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Security report for ostbelgieneuropa.be

Demetec Sprl · Government · 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

Ostbelgien Europa is an official government portal serving the German-speaking Community of Belgium, providing comprehensive information on European Union topics, funding opportunities, and regional projects. The website is developed and maintained by Demetec Sprl, a company specializing in content management solutions. The portal targets residents, organizations, and stakeholders interested in EU affairs and regional cooperation, positioning itself as a trusted source of official information. Technically, the site uses ASP.NET Web Forms with the contentXXL CMS, jQuery, and modern JavaScript libraries, delivering a responsive and accessible user experience. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, includes cookie consent mechanisms, and uses etracker for analytics with GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious elements were detected, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with good content quality and trustworthiness.

Scanned

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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

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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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
65
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

The portal operates as a government information service, focusing on EU-related content and regional development. Its business model is non-commercial, aimed at public service and community engagement. The site benefits from a clear market position as the official EU portal for the German-speaking Community in Belgium. It leverages partnerships with regional sites and Europe Direct services to enhance its offerings. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a controlled communication channel, likely via contact forms. The site’s longevity since 2015 and consistent branding reinforce its credibility. The use of etracker analytics indicates a moderate level of user tracking balanced with privacy compliance.

Security posture

The website maintains a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented. While some standard security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly present, no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The use of modern JavaScript libraries and a reputable CMS reduces risk. However, the site could enhance its defenses by adding missing security headers and ensuring all third-party scripts are securely loaded. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which is common for government portals but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose with room for incremental improvements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options headers to strengthen security.
  2. Regularly update all JavaScript libraries and CMS components to latest versions.
  3. Publish a security policy or incident response contact to improve transparency.
  4. Ensure all external scripts are loaded over HTTPS and from trusted sources.
  5. Maintain and review cookie consent mechanisms to align with evolving privacy regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Demetec Sprl
Description
Das Europaportal der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens, providing information on EU topics, funding, projects, and regional cooperation.
Key services
EU news and updates, Information on EU institutions, EU funding and project information, Regional cooperation and development, Access to Europe Direct services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
ASP.NET Web Forms, jQuery, contentXXL CMS, Modernizr, klaro (cookie consent)
Frameworks
.NET Framework 4.5
Platforms
Windows Server (implied by ASP.NET)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism 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

Key observations

  1. Website is a government EU information portal for the German-speaking Community of Belgium.
  2. Content is well-structured and comprehensive for its target audience.
  3. Uses a recognized CMS (contentXXL) and modern web technologies.
  4. Includes cookie consent and privacy policy compliant with GDPR.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact likely via form.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Analytics via etracker is used with cookie consent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on ASP.NET Web Forms using the contentXXL CMS, indicating a mature but somewhat legacy technology stack. It uses jQuery and Modernizr for compatibility and feature detection, with klaro for cookie consent management. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices, with good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by server-side rendering and CMS overhead. The presence of etracker analytics shows integration of user behavior tracking balanced with privacy. Technical debt may exist due to older frameworks, suggesting opportunities for modernization. Hosting details are not explicit but likely Windows-based given the technology stack.
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. 75/100Medium27 findingsView report
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