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Security report for phrenos.eu

Phrenos · Other · Belgium

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Phrenos is a Brussels-based event and communication agency specializing in international project management, particularly for European institutions and global organizations. The company offers integrated management, creative content development, digital and social media strategies, and comprehensive event management services. Their market position is strengthened by ISO 9001:2015 certification and a portfolio of high-profile clients including various DGs of the European Commission and international NGOs. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and Google Analytics integration, providing a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though there is room for improvement in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the website and business present a professional and trustworthy image with no signs of blocking or WAF interference.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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. 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 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

  2. 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
25
Average
50

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

Phrenos operates in the communication and event management sector with a focus on EU and international projects. Their competitive advantage lies in their multicultural team, quality certifications, and strong client relationships with European institutions. The business model is service-oriented, relying on project-based contracts and long-term partnerships. The company targets institutional clients and NGOs, leveraging digital campaigns and events to deliver impactful communication. Growth indicators include recent awards and ongoing contracts with major EU DGs. The partnership ecosystem includes collaborations with agencies like AG Partners Publicis Africa. Strategic observations highlight a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent, and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy indicate areas for enhancement. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through cookie consent and privacy notices, but explicit data protection officer contact or detailed privacy policies are missing. The use of third-party analytics is managed with opt-out functionality. Overall, the security culture appears adequate for the business scale but would benefit from formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security or incident response policy page including contact details for reporting security issues.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance and data subject rights.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Phrenos
VAT number
BE0450 838 677
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Phrenos
Description
Phrenos is an event and communication agency based in Brussels, specializing in managing international projects with a results-driven, multicultural approach. They offer integrated management, creative content, social and digital strategies, and event management services, primarily for European institutions and international organizations.
Key services
Integrated management, Creative content, Social and digital strategies, Event management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights plugin, WordPress, Google Fonts (Raleway), jQuery
Frameworks
WordPress theme 'mariusz'
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin
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 professional design.
  2. No WHOIS registrant data available due to EURid privacy policy.
  3. Cookie consent banner present, indicating privacy awareness.
  4. No explicit privacy policy page found but legal notice page exists.
  5. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy.
  6. Use of Google Analytics with opt-out mechanism implemented.
  7. Strong branding and detailed team bios enhance trust.
  8. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using a custom theme 'mariusz' and integrates Google Fonts and Google Analytics via MonsterInsights plugin. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and script optimization. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA roles and better keyboard navigation support. The technical stack is modern but relies on common third-party services, which should be regularly audited for security and privacy compliance. Hosting provider details are not disclosed, limiting infrastructure assessment.
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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