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Security report for publiepress.com

Publiepress · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in DNS health, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Publiepress is a small Swiss-based consultancy specializing in web design, internet strategy, and WordPress development with over 25 years of experience. The company targets professionals, companies, communities, and associations, offering tailored digital communication and website solutions. The website is well-structured, bilingual (English and French), and showcases a portfolio of clients, reinforcing its market credibility. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Breakdance builder and Yoast SEO plugin, hosted by Infomaniak Network SA, a reputable Swiss provider. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility is basic. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and domain transfer protection, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Contact information is clearly provided including a phone number, physical address, and a contact form. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but could improve in security and privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 5 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

  2. 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

  3. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

  4. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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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
95
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
56

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

Publiepress operates as a boutique consultancy in the technology sector, focusing on web design and digital strategy services. Its competitive advantage lies in extensive experience and personalized service for a diverse clientele including professionals and associations. The business model is service-based with revenue likely from consulting and development projects. The company maintains a strong local presence in Geneva, Switzerland, and leverages a portfolio of reputable clients as trust signals. The website supports bilingual communication, enhancing market reach. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries were identified. The company appears stable with consistent domain registration and transparent contact details.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protection, which are positive security indicators. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing risks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, representing a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web attacks. The contact form uses AJAX but lacks visible anti-spam or CAPTCHA mechanisms, potentially increasing spam risk. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, limiting transparency on handling security incidents. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved with standard web security best practices and enhanced privacy compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to protect against common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve trust and preparedness.
  5. Incorporate anti-spam measures such as CAPTCHA on the contact form to reduce spam submissions.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Publiepress
Registration number
IDE : CHE-221.701.026
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Publiepress
Description
Consultancy & Web Design. Publiepress offers consulting, internet strategy, audits, UX/UI design, graphic design, and WordPress development services focused on website creation and optimization.
Key services
Consulting & Internet Strategy, Audits (usability, accessibility, web standards), User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI/Prototype), Graphic design and WordPress development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Breakdance Builder, Yoast SEO, WP Statistics
Frameworks
Breakdance
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
WP Statistics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

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 professional consultancy focused on web design and internet strategy
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and multilingual support (English and French)
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected, which may impact GDPR compliance
  4. No visible security headers in HTML response, potential area for improvement
  5. Contact form collects name, email, and message with required fields and uses AJAX submission
  6. No social media links detected on the main page
  7. Multiple client logos displayed as trust indicators
  8. Website uses modern WordPress builder (Breakdance) and SEO plugin (Yoast)
  9. Hosting by Infomaniak Network SA, a reputable Swiss hosting provider
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Breakdance page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a modern and SEO-friendly infrastructure. Hosting is provided by Infomaniak Network SA, a reputable Swiss hosting company. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile optimized with responsive design. Accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. The use of WP Statistics indicates some level of user analytics, but no major third-party trackers or ad networks were detected, which is positive for privacy. The site uses multiple CSS and JS assets from its own domain, reducing external dependencies. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could benefit from improved accessibility and security hardening.
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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