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Security report for localsearch.ch

localsearch · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

localsearch is a well-established digital services provider focused on supporting Swiss SMEs in their digital transformation and online presence. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including website creation, online advertising, appointment management, and e-commerce platforms. Their market position is strong within Switzerland, supported by multiple platforms such as local.ch and search.ch, which serve as key assets in their ecosystem. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern tools like Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for cookie consent, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for mobile and SEO, providing a professional user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though explicit security headers and policies could be improved. Overall, the domain registration and WHOIS data align well with the business claims, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency with published privacy and security policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and strengthening security headers to further improve the security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
88
Average
72

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

localsearch operates in the digital marketing and technology sector, targeting Swiss SMEs with tailored digital solutions. Their business model revolves around subscription and service packages that enhance online visibility and customer engagement for small and medium enterprises. The company leverages a network of platforms to provide comprehensive services, including local business directories, comparison sites, and specialized tools for appointment and reservation management. This ecosystem approach strengthens their market position and creates cross-selling opportunities. The absence of explicit financial data limits revenue insights, but the breadth of services and platform reach suggest a large-scale operation. Partnerships with platforms like local.ch and search.ch indicate a robust partnership ecosystem. The multilingual website supports a diverse Swiss audience, enhancing market penetration. Growth indicators include continuous platform updates and new service offerings. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining technological innovation and compliance with evolving data protection regulations to sustain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR principles. The use of Google Tag Manager and Kameleoon indicates advanced analytics and marketing capabilities, managed with user consent. However, explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy are not clearly visible in the provided HTML, suggesting room for improvement. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness perception. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which are best practices for responsible security management. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing policies and improving header configurations. Compliance with GDPR is indicated but not fully documented on the site. The company should consider publishing detailed security and privacy documentation to build trust and demonstrate commitment to data protection.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the homepage.
  2. Implement and verify security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a dedicated security or abuse email address.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and marketing tools to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
localsearch
Description
localsearch is the digital partner of Swiss SMEs. We help companies succeed in the digital marketplace.
Key services
digitalONE all-in-one package, SWISS LIST online presence, MyWEBSITE professional website, advertiseONE advertising, MyCAMPAIGNS online advertising, digitalPLUS advertising on local.ch and search.ch, Localcities GUIDE print advertising, MyCOCKPIT appointment and customer management, MyLOCALINA reservation tool, MyCOMMERCE online shop solution
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Gravity Forms, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Kameleoon, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
local.ch, search.ch, vergleich.ch, renovero, Localcities
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with consent management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Kameleoon
Marketing tools
Kameleoon
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong focus on Swiss SMEs with multiple digital solutions
  3. Good multilingual support (DE, FR, IT, EN)
  4. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented
  5. No visible security or privacy policy pages found in the provided content
  6. Use of modern marketing and analytics tools with consent management
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Gravity Forms for interactive features. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tag management, complemented by Kameleoon for personalization and A/B testing. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The site supports multiple languages (German, French, Italian, English), enhancing accessibility for Swiss users. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and responsive design ensuring good mobile experience. The technical stack is modern and well-integrated, though explicit hosting provider details are not evident. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and rich snippets, improving search engine visibility. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize privacy and security documentation to reduce technical debt and enhance trust.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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