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Security report for pinkprogramming.se

Pink Programming · Technology · Sweden

High risk. 18 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Pink Programming is a well-established Swedish non-profit community focused on empowering women and non-binary individuals in the tech industry. The organization offers coding education, community support, and partnerships to foster inclusivity and gender equality in technology. Their market position as Sweden's largest community for this demographic is supported by a decade of activity and a growing membership base. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern web fonts and responsive design, providing a good user experience and moderate performance. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and SSL properly configured; however, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates room for improvement. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which should be addressed to meet GDPR requirements. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, but enhancing security and privacy transparency would strengthen its credibility and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

18 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: RDP

      Port 3389 (RDP) is publicly accessible - RDP - Remote Desktop, prime ransomware target

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to RDP using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
50
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
38

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Pink Programming operates as a community-driven non-profit targeting women and non-binary programmers in Sweden. Their business model revolves around community engagement, educational events, and partnerships with industry players to promote inclusivity. The organization leverages events such as festivals and camps to increase impact and visibility. Their partnerships and active volunteer base indicate a healthy ecosystem and growth potential. The website content and structure support their mission clearly, with consistent branding and relevant messaging. Revenue streams likely include donations and sponsorships, as indicated by a dedicated donate page. The organization is positioned as a leader in its niche within the Swedish tech community.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the lack of DNSSEC leaves DNS queries vulnerable to spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could expose the site to clickjacking or content injection risks. There is no visible incident response or security policy information, nor a vulnerability disclosure program, which limits transparency and preparedness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. The absence of privacy and cookie policies is a compliance gap under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is functional but could be significantly improved with standard best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance details.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Consider integrating analytics with privacy-respecting configurations and a cookie consent mechanism.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pink Programming
Description
Pink Programming is Sweden’s biggest community for programmers who are women and non-binary. The organization works towards a gender equal tech industry by introducing coding to women and non-binary people, supporting developers already working in tech, and helping companies become more inclusive.
Key services
Coding education and introduction, Support for developers, Inclusive company consulting, Events and festivals
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Google Fonts, PHP (implied by WordPress)
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress site using Elementor builder.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  3. Contact information is primarily via a contact page with forms; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  5. HTTPS is enabled and SSL appears properly configured.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  7. No security headers detected in the provided data.
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in the provided HTML snippet.
  9. Website content is focused on community, events, and inclusivity in tech.
  10. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with the Elementor page builder plugin, using jQuery and Google Fonts for frontend functionality and styling. Hosting and domain registration are managed by Loopia AB, a Swedish provider. The site uses modern web standards and responsive design, ensuring good mobile optimization and user experience. Performance is moderate, with some optimization opportunities in loading and accessibility. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. The absence of security headers and DNSSEC are notable technical gaps. No analytics or tracking scripts were found, indicating minimal user tracking. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from enhanced security and privacy 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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