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Security report for nav.be

Netwerk Architecten Vlaanderen · Other · Belgium

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

Netwerk Architecten Vlaanderen (NAV) is a Flemish professional community focused on connecting and strengthening professionals within the architecture sector. The website serves as a platform for news, opinions, publications, and dossiers relevant to architecture in Flanders. NAV positions itself as a leading growth community for architecture professionals in the region, offering networking and informational services. The website is primarily in Dutch and targets professionals in the Flemish architecture community. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Alpine.js for interactivity, Cookiebot for cookie consent management, Google Analytics for visitor tracking, and reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The presence of Craft CMS cookies suggests the use of Craft CMS as the content management system. The site is mobile optimized and uses HTTPS with appropriate security headers, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices such as enforcing HTTPS, implementing CSRF protection cookies, and managing user consent for cookies. However, there is no publicly visible security policy or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance transparency and trust. The WHOIS data is restricted and not publicly available, but the website content and security posture suggest legitimacy. Overall, NAV presents a professional and trustworthy online presence for its community. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security and incident response policies, enhancing accessibility features, and providing clearer contact information for privacy and security inquiries to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

1 finding 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • 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
75
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
80

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

NAV operates as a professional network and community platform for architecture professionals in Flanders, Belgium. Its competitive advantage lies in its regional focus and comprehensive content offerings including news, opinions, and specialized dossiers. The business model centers on community engagement and information dissemination rather than direct commercial transactions. Revenue streams are not explicitly visible but may include memberships, events, or publications. The target customer segment is architecture professionals and related stakeholders in Flanders. The partnership ecosystem includes third-party services like Cookiebot and Google Analytics for compliance and analytics. NAV's market presence is solid within its niche, supported by consistent branding and professional content.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced, security headers implemented, and cookie consent managed via Cookiebot. The use of CSRF tokens and reCAPTCHA indicates attention to common web security threats. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Compliance with GDPR is evident through detailed cookie policies and consent mechanisms. However, the absence of published security policies and incident response procedures represents a compliance gap and an area for improvement. The security culture appears positive but could benefit from enhanced transparency and documented processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Provide clear and accessible contact information for privacy and security inquiries, including a data protection officer if applicable.
  5. Regularly audit third-party cookies and tracking to minimize privacy risks and maintain GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Netwerk Architecten Vlaanderen
Description
NAV is dé Vlaamse groeicommunity die professionals binnen de architectuur verbindt en versterkt.
Key services
Professional networking, Community growth, Information sharing, Events and publications
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Alpine.js, Cookiebot, Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
Alpine.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token cookie present
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for bot protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google
Tracking pixels
Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with good security headers
  2. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed cookie information
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  4. WHOIS data is restricted and not publicly available
  5. Website content is in Dutch (Flemish) targeting architecture professionals in Flanders
  6. No signs of malware or phishing detected
  7. Use of modern JavaScript frameworks and consent management tools
  8. No visible terms of service page found
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Alpine.js for frontend interactivity and Craft CMS as the backend platform. Cookiebot is integrated for cookie consent management, and Google Analytics is used for visitor analytics with privacy-focused configurations. The site is served over HTTPS with appropriate security headers, indicating good security hygiene. Performance is moderate with mobile optimization in place. The site structure and meta tags support good SEO practices. There is room for improvement in accessibility and in publishing more comprehensive security and privacy documentation.
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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