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Security report for panneaupocket.com

PanneauPocket · Government · France

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PanneauPocket is a French-based company providing a leading mobile application designed for local governments such as municipalities and intercommunal entities (EPCI) to communicate real-time information and alerts to residents. Established in 2017, the company has positioned itself as the number one mobile alert and information app in France, serving over 13,500 local entities including gendarmeries and covering approximately 8 million residents. Their key services include push notifications, RSS feeds, legal postings, directories, and event calendars, all aimed at enhancing local communication efficiency and citizen engagement. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor and leverages modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, and various JavaScript libraries for UI and analytics. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices. Analytics tools such as Matomo and Microsoft Clarity are used for user behavior tracking, complemented by Google reCAPTCHA for form security. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms, but lacks explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options which are recommended for enhanced protection. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, which slightly reduces trust but is mitigated by strong business signals such as media coverage, partnerships with official organizations, and transparent contact information. Overall, PanneauPocket presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained digital presence with a strong market position in the French local government communication sector. Strategic improvements in security headers and publishing a dedicated security policy would further enhance their security posture and trustworthiness.

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

8 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 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';…

  2. 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

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  • 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
72
Security headers
25
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
53

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

PanneauPocket operates in the government and technology sectors, focusing on SaaS mobile applications for local government communication. Their competitive advantage lies in their dedicated product tailored to municipalities and intercommunal entities, extensive user base, and partnerships with reputable organizations like the Association des Maires Ruraux de France and the Gendarmerie Nationale. The business model is subscription-based with free offerings for very small communes, promoting wide adoption. Their growth is supported by media exposure and a strong testimonial base. The company targets local governments and residents, emphasizing simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and real-time communication. The partnership ecosystem includes cybersecurity and local government associations, reinforcing credibility and market reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and the use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse. Analytics tools are implemented with privacy considerations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks like clickjacking or MIME sniffing. No evidence of exposed credentials, malware, or phishing was found. The lack of a published security policy or incident response plan limits transparency in security governance. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by implementing recommended HTTP headers and publishing formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure they comply with privacy regulations and do not introduce vulnerabilities.
  5. Monitor WHOIS data and domain registration details to ensure consistency and maintain trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PanneauPocket
Description
PanneauPocket est l'application mobile idéale d'information et d'alerte pour les Mairies et EPCI. Simple, économique, efficace, elle est utilisée dans plus de 8500 entités (Gendarmeries, Communes, EPCI…).
Key services
Mobile app for real-time notifications, Push notifications, RSS feeds, Legal posting, Directory services, Signalement (reporting), Agenda/calendar
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, Google reCAPTCHA, Matomo Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web, Mobile (iOS, Android, Huawei AppGallery)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused partners (Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on local government communication in France.
  3. Multiple social media and partner links reinforce trust.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but not critical given other trust signals.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Elementor page builder, supported by Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for interactivity. It integrates multimedia content including videos and image carousels (Owl Carousel). The site uses Google reCAPTCHA for form protection and employs Matomo and Microsoft Clarity for analytics and user behavior tracking. Performance is optimized with autoptimize caching and lazy loading of images. The site is mobile-optimized with a responsive layout and accessible navigation. Technical risks are minimal, but the absence of certain security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent areas for improvement. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern, stable, and well-maintained.
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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