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Security report for nerdpol.ch

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Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

nerdpol.ch is a privacy-focused social networking pod that is part of the diaspora* federated network. It offers users control over their data and audience, emphasizing privacy and user autonomy. The platform targets users who value decentralized social networking without data monetization. The website presents a consistent brand aligned with diaspora* principles and provides key services such as social interaction and data ownership. Technically, the site uses a Ruby on Rails backend with jQuery and Mapbox for frontend functionalities. It is mobile optimized and has a moderate performance profile. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and CSRF protections but lacks explicit security headers and published privacy or cookie policies, indicating room for improvement in compliance and security transparency. Overall, the site is safe, professional, and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced privacy disclosures and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Twitter

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • 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
95
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
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

The site operates within the niche market of federated social networks, leveraging the diaspora* platform to provide privacy-centric social media services. Its business model is non-commercial, focusing on user empowerment rather than monetization. The presence of open source code links and community discussion forums suggests a collaborative ecosystem. The target audience includes privacy-conscious users and those seeking alternatives to mainstream social networks. The lack of detailed company information and physical addresses indicates a small-scale operation typical of community-run pods. The site maintains moderate market positioning within the decentralized social network sector, supported by diaspora* foundation partnerships.

Security posture

The security posture is basic but adequate for the service type. HTTPS is enforced, and CSRF tokens protect forms, reducing common web vulnerabilities. However, the absence of security headers like Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. The lack of privacy and cookie policies is a compliance gap under GDPR. No tracking or advertising scripts reduce privacy risks. Overall, the site demonstrates a privacy-first approach but should enhance security policies and transparency to improve trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Add a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance incident response readiness.
  4. Improve accessibility features to meet broader user needs and compliance standards.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
diaspora* is the online social world where you are in control. The site is part of the diaspora* federated social network, emphasizing user data ownership, privacy, and control over shared content.
Key services
Social networking, User data ownership, Privacy-centric communication
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Mapbox
Platforms
diaspora* social network platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • CSRF tokens present in forms
  • HTTPS implied by og:url and manifest URLs (https://)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a diaspora* social network pod emphasizing privacy and user control.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact email is provided in footer.
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  5. Site uses HTTPS and CSRF tokens indicating basic security hygiene.
  6. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  7. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  8. Technical stack includes jQuery, Mapbox, and Ruby on Rails framework.
  9. Site is mobile optimized and has good navigation and design.
  10. WHOIS data is privacy protected, consistent with privacy focus.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a Ruby on Rails framework with frontend technologies including jQuery and Mapbox for mapping features. The site uses CSRF tokens indicating secure form handling. The manifest and favicon setup suggest attention to progressive web app features and mobile optimization. Performance is moderate with no explicit indicators of slow loading. SEO is basic with meta descriptions and Open Graph tags present but no structured data like JSON-LD for business or organization. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. Technical debt appears low but could benefit from modern security header implementations and enhanced SEO structured data.
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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