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Security report for pfadiheime.ch

Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz · Non-profit · Switzerland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Pfadiheime.ch is a specialized non-profit platform operated by Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz, serving as the primary directory and booking platform for scout homes across Switzerland. With over 25 years of history, it provides comprehensive search and booking functionalities tailored to scout groups and home administrators. The platform also promotes HeimV, a home management software, enhancing operational efficiency for home administrators. The website is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and offers clear navigation, targeting a niche audience effectively. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript with jQuery, and likely a Ruby on Rails backend. The presence of CSRF tokens indicates attention to form security, though there is room for improvement in security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and basic accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and includes CSRF protection but lacks visible security headers and published security policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism or GDPR explicit indicators. Contact information is limited to a general info email, with no phone or physical address provided. Overall, the platform presents a trustworthy and professional service with a strong business credibility score. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance, security headers, and incident response documentation would enhance its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

3 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 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 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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
76

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Pfadiheime.ch holds a leading position in the Swiss non-profit sector for scout home accommodation services. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing operation, official backing by Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz, and integration with HeimV software. The business model focuses on providing a centralized, user-friendly platform for scout groups to find and book suitable homes, supported by administrative tools for home managers. Revenue streams are likely limited or indirect, consistent with non-profit operations. The target customers are scout groups and home administrators across Switzerland, with a clear partnership ecosystem including the parent foundation and related scout organizations. Growth indicators include the digital platform and printed directory, with opportunities to expand digital services and improve compliance. The operation is focused, niche, and community-oriented.

Security posture

The security maturity of pfadiheime.ch is moderate. The site employs HTTPS and includes CSRF tokens in forms, indicating baseline security awareness. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy pages are published, limiting transparency and preparedness. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy but no cookie consent or GDPR explicit mechanisms. The lack of phone or physical contact details may impact trust in incident handling. Overall, the site is secure for general use but would benefit from enhanced security controls, documented policies, and compliance improvements to mitigate risks and align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish an incident response policy and contact channels dedicated to security issues to improve readiness and trust.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance contact information with phone numbers and physical addresses to improve credibility and support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz
Description
Das Pfadiheim-Verzeichnis ist seit über 25 Jahren die erste Anlaufstelle für Lagerhaussuche in der Schweiz. Es wird im Auftrag der Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz betrieben und erleichtert Lagergruppen die Suche nach geeigneten Unterkünften. Die Plattform bietet Suchfunktionen nach Schlafplätzen, Region, freien Daten und Namen/PLZ/Ort. Zusätzlich wird HeimV, eine Heimverwaltungssoftware, angeboten, die den Buchungsprozess vereinfacht. Es gibt auch eine gedruckte Ausgabe des Verzeichnisses.
Key services
Pfadiheim directory and search, Booking platform for scout homes, HeimV home management software, Printed directory publication
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 3.7.1 slim, Bootstrap (implied by classes), SVG graphics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • CSRF token present in forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is well-structured and relevant to the target audience of scout groups and home administrators.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  4. No visible security headers or advanced security policies published.
  5. Contact is primarily via a general info email; no phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly found.
  6. No social media links detected in the provided content.
  7. Technical stack is modern and uses standard web technologies with Rails backend indications.
  8. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including jQuery), and likely Ruby on Rails backend. The use of CSRF tokens and structured forms indicates good security hygiene in input handling. The site is mobile responsive and uses SVG graphics for visual elements. Performance is moderate, with preloading of CSS and JS assets. SEO is supported by meta tags and alternate language links. Accessibility is basic but present. There is no evidence of a commercial CMS, suggesting a custom or Rails-based solution. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could be improved with enhanced security headers and privacy compliance features.
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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