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Security report for museumaargau.ch

Museum Aargau · Government · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Museum Aargau is a prominent cultural institution in Switzerland, managing a network of 10 museum locations including castles, monasteries, and Roman heritage sites. It offers a wide range of services such as exhibitions, educational programs, guided tours, and digital access to its collections. The museum holds a strong market position as one of the largest historical museums in the country, targeting a broad audience interested in history and culture. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, and various multimedia integrations like Wistia for video content. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, providing a professional and engaging user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. While no critical vulnerabilities were detected, there is room for improvement in security headers and formal security policies. Analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Hotjar are used with appropriate privacy controls. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and compliance posture. The risk level is low, with recommendations focusing on enhancing security policies and headers to further strengthen 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

5 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. 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
  3. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
61

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

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 museumaargau.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

Museum Aargau operates as a government-affiliated non-profit cultural institution with a focus on preserving and presenting regional history. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive network of historic sites and diverse offerings including family, group, and school programs. Revenue streams likely include ticket sales, venue rentals, and museum shop sales. The museum maintains partnerships with regional government bodies and cultural associations, enhancing its reach and credibility. Growth indicators include active event programming and digital collection access. The institution's operations reflect a strategic emphasis on education, cultural preservation, and community engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which could improve transparency and readiness. The use of third-party analytics and video services is managed with user consent, aligning with privacy best practices. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be improved with formal policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize risk from external dependencies.
  5. Enhance form security by integrating CAPTCHA or other anti-bot mechanisms to prevent automated abuse.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Museum Aargau
Description
Museum Aargau is one of the largest historical museums in Switzerland, offering experiences across 10 museum locations including castles, monasteries, Roman sites, a collection center, and an industrial culture tour.
Key services
Museum exhibitions, Guided tours and events, Educational programs for families, groups, and schools, Online collection access, Venue rental, Museum shop
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Carousel, DataTables, Lightbox, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Wistia Video Player, Flowbox
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure video embedding (Wistia)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Strong focus on cultural and historical museum services
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy implementation
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (TYPO3)
  5. Presence of multiple museum locations and detailed event listings
  6. Active social media presence and official partnerships
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. The tech stack includes jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Carousel, DataTables, and Lightbox, supporting rich interactive features and responsive design. Multimedia content is delivered via Wistia, ensuring efficient video streaming. Google Tag Manager and Hotjar are employed for analytics and user behavior tracking, with cookie consent mechanisms in place. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in resource loading and caching. Accessibility and SEO practices are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience and discoverability.
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.

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