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Security report for paedagogik-goetheanum.ch

Allgemeine Anthroposophische Gesellschaft · Education · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Pädagogische Sektion am Goetheanum website represents a small, specialized educational organization focused on Waldorf and anthroposophical pedagogy. It offers resources, events, and publications targeting educators and researchers in this niche field. The site is professionally designed using TYPO3 CMS and integrates modern privacy compliance tools such as Iubenda for cookie and privacy policies. The technical infrastructure is solid, with moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Contact information and business legitimacy are clearly established with consistent WHOIS data and a professional imprint. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-maintained, and serves its educational mission effectively.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  3. 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 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';…

  4. 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

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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
62
Security headers
25
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
54

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 organization occupies a niche market within the education sector, specifically Waldorf and anthroposophical pedagogy. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on community building, educational events, and publication dissemination. The website links to several partner organizations and international associations, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. The target audience includes educators, Waldorf teachers, and researchers. The site demonstrates strong branding consistency and trust signals, such as official contact details and compliance with GDPR. Growth indicators include active event promotion and updated educational content.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of a reputable consent management platform. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident and should be implemented to enhance protection against common web attacks. Incident response and security policies are not publicly documented, which could be improved for transparency. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for its educational purpose.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly update TYPO3 CMS and all extensions to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Continue monitoring and optimizing website performance and privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Allgemeine Anthroposophische Gesellschaft
VAT number
CHE-103.601.774
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Allgemeine Anthroposophische Gesellschaft
Description
The website represents the Pädagogische Sektion (Pedagogical Section) at the Goetheanum, focusing on Waldorf education and anthroposophical pedagogy. It provides information on events, publications, educational resources, and pedagogical initiatives.
Key services
Educational events and conferences, Publications and articles, Pedagogical resources and training, Networking and community building
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Tiny Slider, Matomo Analytics, Iubenda Cookie Solution
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of consent management platform (Iubenda)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Iubenda Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong focus on Waldorf and anthroposophical pedagogy.
  3. Use of professional CMS (TYPO3) and compliance tools (Iubenda).
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent implementation.
  5. No visible security vulnerabilities or suspicious content.
  6. Multiple external trusted partner domains linked.
  7. Contact information is clearly provided and consistent.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system. It uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Tiny Slider for UI components and Matomo for analytics, ensuring user privacy. Hosting and technical support are provided by PIXELPETER GmbH, a Swiss-based company. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization with proper meta tags and language attributes. Some technical debt may exist due to missing explicit security headers and limited accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content and third-party scripts. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's goals effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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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