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Security report for metstrade.com

RAI Amsterdam · Other · Netherlands

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Metstrade is a globally recognized platform and event organizer specializing in the leisure marine equipment industry, hosting its next event at RAI Amsterdam in November 2025. The website serves as a professional hub for industry stakeholders, providing information about the event and facilitating networking opportunities. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Next.js and Sitecore CMS, ensuring a responsive and performant user experience. The integration of Cookiebot and Google Tag Manager reflects a mature approach to privacy and analytics management. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS and employs a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism, though it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong business credibility and technical foundation, with room for improvement in transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
82
Security headers
55
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

Metstrade holds a leading market position as the premier event for professionals in the leisure marine equipment sector. Its business model centers on event organization and industry networking, targeting a specialized professional audience. The platform benefits from its association with RAI Amsterdam, a reputable event venue and organizer. The website's extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools indicates a focus on data-driven growth and audience engagement. However, the absence of visible contact information and formal policies may limit direct customer engagement and trust-building. Strategic partnerships and integrations with marketing platforms like Meta and Google enhance its advertising reach and effectiveness.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to strong security posture with enforced HTTPS and a robust cookie consent framework compliant with GDPR standards. The use of Cookiebot provides granular user control over cookie categories, enhancing privacy compliance. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web attacks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could impact the organization's readiness to handle security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to enhance transparency and compliance.
  2. Add security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to improve site security.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to demonstrate security maturity.
  4. Introduce a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain compliance with evolving standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RAI Amsterdam
Description
Metstrade is the global meeting place for all professionals involved in the leisure marine industry, hosting an event from 18 - 20 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam.
Key services
Trade show organization, Industry networking, Exhibition platform
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Cookiebot, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare (likely)
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Quantcast
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google, Quantcast
Tracking pixels
Cookiebot, Hotjar, SnapWidget
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented via Cookiebot.
  2. Use of modern web technologies including Next.js and Sitecore CMS.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in the provided content.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools with transparent consent.
  6. Website content is professional and targeted to industry professionals.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Next.js and Sitecore CMS, which supports server-side rendering and content management respectively. The integration of Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot indicates a sophisticated approach to analytics and privacy management. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of scripts and use of CDN-hosted assets. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring accessibility across devices. However, the absence of explicit security headers and limited accessibility features suggest areas for technical improvement. Hosting appears to be managed by RAI Amsterdam or through Cloudflare CDN services, providing reliable infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively but could benefit from enhanced security and accessibility measures.
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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