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Security report for persveilig.nl

PersVeilig · Media · Netherlands

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PersVeilig is a Dutch non-profit initiative focused on enhancing the safety of journalists against violence, aggression, and legal threats. It operates in partnership with key Dutch media and law enforcement organizations, providing training, safety plans, incident reporting, and awareness campaigns. The website is well-structured, professionally designed, and uses modern technologies such as Nuxt.js and Storyblok CMS. It includes comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with active consent mechanisms, reflecting good privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no evident vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's Dutch roots and business history, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional front for its mission.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 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

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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  2. 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
85
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
33
Average
69

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 targets journalists and media employers in the Netherlands, offering safety-related services including training and incident support. Its partnerships with the NVJ, police, and public prosecution enhance its credibility and market position. The business model is non-profit and focused on advocacy and education rather than commercial revenue. The website content and structure support its role as a resource hub, with regular news updates and educational materials. Growth potential lies in expanding training offerings and international collaborations. The absence of explicit terms of service or incident response policies suggests areas for organizational maturity improvement.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent management, indicating awareness of privacy and security best practices. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could be a minor risk. Security headers like CSP and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly observed and should be implemented to harden defenses. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with formal policies and technical improvements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain compliance and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PersVeilig
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PersVeilig
Description
PersVeilig is a joint initiative of the NVJ, The Dutch Society of Editors-in-Chief, the Police and the Public Prosecution Service aimed at strengthening the position of journalists against violence and aggression on the street, on social media and against legal claims.
Key services
Safety training, Incident reporting, Safety plans and guidelines, Workshops and webinars
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Storyblok CMS, Google Fonts, CookieFirst Consent Management
Frameworks
Vue.js (via Nuxt.js)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
CookieFirst
Marketing tools
CookieFirst Consent Management
Transparency
good

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.
  2. Strong focus on journalist safety and training.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and CMS.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented properly.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency.
  7. No terms of service page found.
  8. Contact information is present but phone number is not clearly labeled.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern stack using Nuxt.js (Vue.js framework) and styled with Tailwind CSS, managed via Storyblok CMS. It uses Google Fonts and integrates CookieFirst for consent management. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate with preloading and module preloading techniques. No major technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit. The site disables service workers and caches on load, possibly to avoid stale content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern 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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