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Security report for proz.online

ProgrammZeitung Verlags AG · Media · Switzerland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

PROZ.online is a regional cultural media platform operated by ProgrammZeitung Verlags AG, founded in 2022, focusing on providing comprehensive event listings, exhibitions, and magazine content for the Basel area. The website serves a culturally engaged audience interested in arts, theater, music, and literature. It offers subscription services, event submissions, and advertising opportunities, positioning itself as a key local media resource with support from Swiss cultural institutions. Technically, the site uses the open-celements CMS with a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery, Prototype.js, and Matomo analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers. No incident response or security policy is published, which could be improved. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and transparent, supporting the legitimacy of the business.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

2 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

  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

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  • 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
69
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
80

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 business operates in the media sector with a focus on cultural content for the Basel region. Its business model includes subscriptions and advertising, targeting local residents and visitors interested in cultural events. The company benefits from partnerships and support from government cultural bodies, enhancing trust and market position. The platform's extensive event and magazine content, combined with digital and print offerings, indicate a diversified revenue approach. The presence of social media channels supports community engagement and marketing efforts. Growth potential exists through expanded digital services and enhanced user interaction.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could expose the site to DNS spoofing or clickjacking attacks. No public security policy or incident response contacts are available, limiting transparency and preparedness. The use of third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small media site but could be strengthened to align with best practices and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and SEO optimization to improve user experience and search visibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ProgrammZeitung Verlags AG
Description
Website providing comprehensive listings and information about cultural events, exhibitions, and magazine content in the Basel region. It offers event tips, magazine articles, e-paper access, and subscription services.
Key services
Event listings, Exhibition information, Magazine articles and e-paper, Event submission, Subscription services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Prototype.js, Scriptaculous, Bootstrap, Matomo Analytics, Add-to-calendar-button
Frameworks
open-celements CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Add-to-calendar-button
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional cultural event and magazine platform for Basel area.
  2. Content is rich with event listings, exhibitions, and magazine articles.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with visible banners and policies.
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response information published.
  6. Use of open source CMS open-celements and modern JavaScript libraries.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram linked.
  8. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  9. No visible security headers in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the open-celements CMS platform, leveraging JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Prototype.js, and Scriptaculous for UI effects, and Bootstrap for responsive design. Matomo analytics is used for user tracking, respecting privacy with a consent banner. The site loads multiple deferred scripts and modules, indicating a modern modular approach. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Mobile optimization is good, but accessibility features are basic. SEO is supported by meta tags but could be improved with structured data. Hosting details are limited, but domain registration is managed by united-domains AG. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a regional media site but could benefit from modernization and security enhancements.
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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