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Security report for pihost.ch

oriented.net GmbH · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PiHost.ch, operated by oriented.net GmbH, is a specialized hosting provider offering dedicated Raspberry Pi 5 Linux servers located in Switzerland. The company emphasizes high performance with NVMe SSD storage, IPv4/IPv6 connectivity, and a secure ISO 27001 certified data centre powered by 100% renewable energy. Their services target privacy-conscious individuals and businesses seeking reliable and eco-friendly hosting solutions. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and good content relevance, supporting multiple Linux distributions and advanced use cases such as Kubernetes clusters and Nextcloud hosting. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including Semantic UI, Swiper.js for UI components, and Matomo for privacy-focused analytics. The hosting infrastructure is based in Switzerland with strong security certifications, although explicit security headers and privacy policies are missing. The site implements CSRF protection in forms and avoids exposing sensitive data, reflecting a moderate security posture. Security-wise, the company demonstrates commitment through ISO 27001 and ISAE 3402 certifications and regular audits. However, the absence of published privacy and cookie policies and lack of incident response contacts represent compliance gaps. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and no vulnerabilities or suspicious content were found. Overall, PiHost.ch presents a trustworthy and niche hosting service with good technical maturity and business credibility. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security header implementation would enhance their security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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

  3. 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
52
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
67

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

PiHost.ch operates in a niche market segment focusing on Raspberry Pi 5 dedicated server hosting with a subscription business model. Their competitive advantage lies in combining cutting-edge hardware, ISO-certified security, and renewable energy sourcing. The company targets privacy-aware customers and small to medium businesses requiring specialized hosting solutions. Revenue streams are primarily from annual subscription packages differentiated by memory, storage, and bandwidth. Partnerships with Docker and customer testimonials from local Swiss companies indicate a growing ecosystem and positive market presence. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages certifications to build trust. Growth opportunities include expanding cluster hosting and managed services for open-source platforms like Nextcloud.

Security posture

The security maturity of PiHost.ch is moderate to good. The company operates from an ISO 27001 certified data centre with ISAE 3402 audits, indicating strong physical and organizational security controls. Web security practices include CSRF token usage and no visible sensitive data leaks. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and missing public security policies or incident response contacts limit transparency and defense-in-depth. GDPR compliance is partial due to missing privacy and cookie policies. No evidence of vulnerabilities or malicious activity was found. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity but would benefit from enhanced web security controls and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance and consent mechanisms.
  2. Implement and enforce HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Provide a public security policy and dedicated incident response contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
oriented.net GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
oriented.net GmbH
Description
Provides Raspberry Pi 5 dedicated Linux server hosting in Switzerland with NVMe SSD storage, ISO 27001 certified data centre, and renewable energy usage.
Key services
Raspberry Pi 5 dedicated server hosting, NVMe SSD storage, IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, Managed Linux distributions, Private Nextcloud hosting, Pi cluster solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Swiper.js, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Semantic UI
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of CSRF tokens in forms
  • ISO 27001 certified data centre
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers specialized Raspberry Pi 5 hosting with strong emphasis on security and sustainability.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, address, and contact form.
  4. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and analytics tools indicates good technical maturity.
  5. Security certifications and audits are prominently mentioned, enhancing trust.
  6. No signs of suspicious or malicious content or domains.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected, allowing full content access.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern front-end technologies including Semantic UI for styling and layout, Swiper.js for interactive sliders, and Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and fast performance. Hosting is done in a Swiss ISO 27001 certified data centre, likely using colocation or private infrastructure. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom or static site approach. Technical debt appears low with no broken elements detected. Opportunities exist to improve SEO by adding structured data and enhancing accessibility. Security headers are missing, which is a technical risk. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and performant user experience.
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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