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Security report for mestieridarte.it

Fondazione Cologni · Media · Italy

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Mestieri d'Arte e Design is a niche Italian magazine operated by Fondazione Cologni, focusing on the excellence of craftsmanship, high manufacturing, and creative design. The website serves as a digital platform for the magazine, offering articles, editorials, albums, and archives related to arts and design. The target audience is general, primarily Italian-speaking users interested in cultural and artistic content. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Divi theme and incorporates modern web technologies such as jQuery and Masonry.js for layout. It employs Google Analytics for traffic analysis and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR requirements. Security posture is good with HTTPS enabled and basic security best practices observed, though some security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial, with cookie consent but no visible privacy policy or terms of service. Business credibility is supported by consistent branding and WHOIS data matching the foundation's identity. Overall, the site is professional, secure, and well-positioned within its niche media sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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 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';…
  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
50

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

The website represents Fondazione Cologni's media arm, focusing on promoting Italian craftsmanship and design excellence. Its business model revolves around content publication and cultural promotion rather than direct commerce. The niche focus provides a competitive advantage in the arts and culture media segment. The absence of direct contact information or commercial services suggests a primarily informational and promotional role. The use of newsletter subscription tools indicates engagement with a loyal readership. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, but the foundation's reputation supports trust. Growth indicators include regular content updates and multimedia integration. Strategic observations include the need to enhance privacy and security transparency to align with evolving compliance standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is implemented with detailed categories, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not detected, which could improve protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. Incident response and security policies are not publicly documented, which is a gap in security culture and readiness. The use of third-party plugins necessitates regular updates to mitigate risks. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media website but could benefit from enhanced policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish clear privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the main navigation or footer.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and third-party libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fondazione Cologni
Description
Semestrale di Fondazione Cologni dedicato all’eccellenza dei mestieri d’arte, dell’alta manifattura e della progettazione creativa.
Key services
Magazine publication, Articles, Editorial content, Albums, Archives
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Masonry.js, Google Fonts, MailUp plugin, Social Share Button plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Marketing tools
MailUp newsletter subscription
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with valid SSL
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed categories
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the homepage or header/footer
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided HTML content
  5. Website built on WordPress with Divi child theme
  6. Google Analytics is used for traffic analysis
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page detected
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  9. Content is in Italian language targeting Italian audience
  10. Site includes multimedia content such as video and images
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Divi child theme, leveraging jQuery and Masonry.js for dynamic layouts. It uses Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit for typography, and integrates MailUp for newsletter subscriptions and a social share plugin for content dissemination. The site loads external scripts asynchronously, including Google Analytics for traffic monitoring. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in video content delivery. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements present. SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin metadata and structured data in JSON-LD format. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party plugins which require maintenance to avoid security issues.
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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