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Security report for ostendis.com

Ostendis AG · Technology · Switzerland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Ostendis AG operates a Swiss-based cloud e-recruiting platform designed to simplify and optimize recruitment processes for businesses. The company positions itself as a user-friendly, intuitive, and cost-effective solution targeting organizations seeking efficient applicant management. The website is professionally designed using WordPress and Elementor, featuring multilingual support and a clear navigation structure. The presence of customer logos and social media links enhances trust and market credibility. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies and integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and CookieYes for cookie consent management. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers and explicit security policies are absent. WHOIS data is unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency but does not detract significantly from the business legitimacy based on website content. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with room for improvement in privacy and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

3 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';…

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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
100
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
77

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

Ostendis AG targets the HR technology sector with a SaaS model focused on e-recruiting solutions. Their market positioning leverages Swiss quality and cloud technology to appeal to businesses requiring streamlined recruitment workflows. The company showcases a portfolio of organizational clients and offers live demos to engage prospects. The business model relies on subscription or licensing of their cloud platform. Partnerships and integrations appear limited based on available data. Growth indicators include active content updates and multilingual support. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages social media for outreach. Revenue streams likely derive from software subscriptions and service offerings such as demos and support.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place, reflecting GDPR awareness. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate areas for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The missing WHOIS registrant data introduces uncertainty in domain legitimacy verification. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, which could impact trust from security-conscious clients. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with clear opportunities for strengthening compliance and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to demonstrate readiness and transparency.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide explicit contact information including company phone numbers and emails to improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ostendis AG
Description
Entdecke Ostendis Swiss E-Recruiting: Die cloudbasierte Lösung aus der Schweiz für einen effizienten und einfachen Rekrutierungsprozess.
Key services
Swiss E-Recruiting system, Cloud-based applicant management, Live demo and customer support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes Consent, FontAwesome, jQuery, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Elementor (WordPress page builder)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieYes Consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German language
  2. Uses modern WordPress CMS with Elementor builder
  3. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with CookieYes
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  5. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
  6. No visible privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in main navigation
  7. WHOIS data unavailable or domain not found in .com registry
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, leveraging modern front-end libraries such as FontAwesome and Swiper.js for UI components. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking, while CookieYes manages cookie consent. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate with lazy loading and CDN usage implied. No hosting provider details were found. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in security headers and accessibility could further modernize the infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and functional user experience.
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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