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Security report for ostbelgieneuropa.be

Demetec Sprl · Government · Belgium

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ostbelgien Europa is an official governmental portal serving the German-speaking Community of Belgium, focusing on European Union funding, regional projects, and cooperation. The website provides comprehensive information about EU programs such as Interreg, Erasmus+, and others, targeting residents, organizations, and institutions within the community. The portal is developed and maintained by Demetec Sprl, a company credited in the website footer, and uses the contentXXL CMS platform. The site is well-structured, with clear navigation and a consistent branding approach, reflecting its official status and purpose. Technically, the website employs ASP.NET WebForms technology, jQuery, and modern JavaScript libraries like Modernizr. It integrates a cookie consent mechanism via Klaro and uses etracker for analytics, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity and compliance with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and includes some security headers, though there is room for improvement by adding explicit Content-Security-Policy and other headers. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place. However, no explicit security or incident response policies are published. Overall, Ostbelgien Europa presents a trustworthy and professional online presence for its governmental function. The domain registration aligns with the website's developer, and no suspicious patterns were found. Recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response information, and adding clearer contact details to improve user trust and compliance.

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

2 findings 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 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
    • 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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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
47
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

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 portal occupies a niche governmental position, serving as the central information hub for EU-related matters in the German-speaking Community of Belgium. Its competitive advantage lies in official backing and comprehensive coverage of EU funding programs and regional initiatives. The business model is informational and service-oriented, focusing on public service rather than revenue generation. Target customers include local residents, schools, associations, and public institutions seeking EU funding and project collaboration. Growth indicators include regular updates on project calls and funding opportunities. The partnership ecosystem includes Demetec Sprl as the developer and various regional domains linked for thematic content. Strategic observations suggest maintaining strong governmental ties and expanding digital services to enhance user engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms. The use of etracker analytics is compliant with privacy standards, supported by a clear cookie policy. However, the absence of some security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No visible vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were found. Incident response and security policy documentation are lacking, which could impact readiness for security events. Overall, the site is secure for its informational purpose but would benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies accessible to users.
  3. Add clear and verified contact information including emails and phone numbers for user support and security reporting.
  4. Regularly update third-party libraries and CMS components to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies related to analytics and user data.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Demetec Sprl
Description
Ostbelgien Europa is the European portal of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, providing information on EU funding, projects, and regional cooperation.
Key services
Information on EU funding programs, Project calls and support, Europe Direct information and networking, News and updates on regional European projects
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
ASP.NET, jQuery, contentXXL CMS, Modernizr, Klaro (cookie consent)
Frameworks
ASP.NET WebForms
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JavaScript libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
etracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
etracker
Marketing tools
etracker
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Notes

The website is built on ASP.NET WebForms using the contentXXL CMS platform, integrating jQuery and Modernizr for enhanced frontend capabilities. It uses Klaro for cookie consent management and etracker for analytics tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with some deferred script loading to improve user experience. The technical stack is somewhat dated (WebForms) but well maintained. Opportunities exist to modernize the frontend framework and improve security header implementation. No critical technical debt or risks were identified that would impair business operations.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 80/100Low24 findingsView report
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