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Security report for missbrauch-kath-info.ch

Nationale Dienststelle Missbrauch im kirchlichen Kontext · Non-profit · Switzerland

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.missbrauch-kath-info.ch serves as a dedicated platform for the scientific research and transparent processing of sexual abuse cases within the Catholic Church in Switzerland. It is a non-profit initiative backed by major Swiss Catholic organizations such as the Schweizer Bischofskonferenz (SBK), Römisch-Katholische Zentralkonferenz (RKZ), and Katholische Ordensgemeinschaften der Schweiz (KOVOS). The site provides information on ongoing research projects, church measures, support for victims, and updates on the state of processing abuse cases. The target audience includes victims, church authorities, researchers, and the general public interested in this sensitive topic. The business model is non-commercial, focusing on social responsibility and transparency.

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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. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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 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 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 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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
51
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention missbrauch-kath-info.ch, from OffSeq Breach.

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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 initiative holds a strong national position as an authoritative source on sexual abuse in the Swiss Catholic Church. Its competitive advantage lies in its official backing by key church bodies and its focus on scientific research combined with victim support. The website does not monetize services but serves as an informational and support hub. Partnerships with SBK, RKZ, and KOVOS strengthen its credibility and outreach. Growth indicators include ongoing research projects and national-level measures. The partnership ecosystem is well-defined, with clear links to major church organizations. Operationally, the site is well-maintained with consistent branding and professional content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries. The use of Matomo analytics suggests a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No critical vulnerabilities or security headers were explicitly detected in the provided data. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good but could be enhanced by formalizing policies and improving GDPR compliance mechanisms such as cookie consent.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal security policy and incident response information to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply fully with GDPR requirements.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusiveness and compliance with standards.
  5. Regularly review and update technical stack and security headers to maintain a strong security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nationale Dienststelle Missbrauch im kirchlichen Kontext
Description
Wissenschaftliche Erforschung und Aufarbeitung des sexuellen Missbrauchs im Umfeld der römisch-katholischen Kirche in der Schweiz. Die Website informiert über Forschungsprojekte, Maßnahmen der Kirche, Unterstützung für Betroffene und den Stand der Aufarbeitung.
Key services
Wissenschaftliche Forschung, Information und Aufklärung, Unterstützung für Betroffene, Berichterstattung über Maßnahmen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, Custom CSS and JS, SVG graphics, Web fonts (Lexend Deca)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
poor

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 the target audience.
  3. No forms detected that collect personal data on the homepage.
  4. Contact information is limited to email and address; no phone numbers found.
  5. No social media links detected.
  6. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  7. No explicit security policies or incident response information published.
  8. No cookie consent banner or mechanism present despite cookie usage.
  9. Strong affiliation with Swiss Catholic organizations enhances trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom technology stack with CSS, JavaScript, SVG graphics, and web fonts. It employs Matomo for analytics, indicating a preference for privacy-friendly tools. No common CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site approach. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting provider details are not explicit. The site is well-structured with clear navigation and consistent branding. Technical risks are low but could be mitigated further by adopting modern security headers and accessibility improvements.
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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