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Security report for maf-schweiz.ch

MAF Schweiz · Transportation · Switzerland

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MAF Schweiz is a Swiss non-profit organization specializing in humanitarian aviation, operating a fleet of small aircraft to provide access and aid to remote regions worldwide. The organization supports over 1400 partners across 24 countries, focusing on delivering essential services and relief to isolated communities. Their business model relies heavily on donations and sponsorships, supported by transparent communication and recognized certifications such as ZEWO. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting donors, volunteers, and partners interested in mission aviation and humanitarian aid. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Maps API, and multilingual support via WPML. While the site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. The Google Analytics plugin is installed but not configured, resulting in minimal user tracking. SEO and navigation are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks several important security headers and does not publicly disclose security policies or incident response procedures. There is no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file. The overall security posture is moderate, with recommendations to enhance header implementation and formalize security policies. Overall, MAF Schweiz presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with strong business credibility and good content quality. The site is safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content. The WHOIS data confirms the legitimacy and consistency of the domain registration with the organization's claims. Strategic improvements in security and privacy compliance would further strengthen the organization's digital maturity and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

7 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
52

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

MAF Schweiz holds a solid position in the humanitarian aviation sector, leveraging a network of over 1400 partners and operating in 24 countries. Their competitive advantage lies in their specialized fleet and mission focus, enabling access to hard-to-reach areas. Revenue streams are primarily donation-based, supported by transparent financial reporting and certifications. The target customer segments include donors, mission workers, and volunteers. Growth indicators include ongoing projects like the Runway Run 2025 and active trainee programs. Partnerships with organizations such as Medair and World Evangelical Alliance enhance their ecosystem. The website's multilingual capabilities and clear navigation support international engagement and donor outreach.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a compliance gap. The lack of a public incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure mechanism limits transparency and preparedness. GDPR compliance is indicated by the presence of a privacy policy, but cookie consent mechanisms are missing. The installed but unconfigured Google Analytics plugin suggests minimal tracking, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the security culture appears cautious but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Establish and publish clear security and incident response policies to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Configure or remove unused analytics plugins to ensure privacy compliance and reduce attack surface.
  5. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy controls.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
MAF Schweiz
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MAF Schweiz
Description
MAF Schweiz operates a fleet of small aircraft to provide access and aid to remote and hard-to-reach regions worldwide, supporting humanitarian and mission work in 24 countries with over 1400 partners.
Key services
Humanitarian air transport, Mission support flights, Training of pilots and mechanics, Fundraising and donor engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.4.7, PHP, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Maps API, Simple Social Buttons plugin, Contact Form 7, WPML (multilingual)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of contact forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdWords
Marketing tools
ExactMetrics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to humanitarian aviation.
  3. Multiple trust signals including certifications and testimonials.
  4. Use of WordPress CMS with common plugins and multilingual support.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  6. Security headers could be improved for enhanced protection.
  7. Google Analytics plugin installed but not configured, indicating minimal tracking.
  8. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical addresses.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable WordPress platform with a modern technology stack including jQuery and Google Maps API integration. The use of WPML enables multilingual support, enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility features. The site uses common plugins such as Contact Form 7 and Simple Social Buttons, which are well maintained but require regular security audits. The absence of advanced security headers and incomplete analytics configuration indicate technical debt and opportunities for modernization. Overall, the infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively but should be enhanced to meet evolving security and privacy standards.
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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