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Security report for pwc.ch

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG · Finance · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (PwC Switzerland) is a leading professional services firm specializing in auditing, consulting, tax, and advisory services. The company holds a strong market position in Switzerland, serving enterprises and individuals with a comprehensive portfolio of services. The website reflects PwC's brand consistency and professionalism, targeting Swiss and multinational clients seeking trusted financial and consulting expertise. The business model is centered on delivering value through expert advisory and assurance services, supported by a global parent company, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited. Technically, the website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, leveraging modern web technologies including jQuery, Adobe Launch, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with moderate performance characteristics. Security is robust, featuring HTTPS, security headers, CSRF protection, and cookie consent mechanisms, demonstrating compliance with GDPR and industry best practices. The security posture is strong with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent management. Business credibility is high, supported by transparent contact information, certifications like ISO 27001, and trust indicators. Overall, the website is a secure, professional, and trustworthy digital presence for PwC Switzerland.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
6of 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • 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
72
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
83
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

PwC Switzerland operates in the finance and consulting sectors, leveraging its global brand to maintain a leading market position. The firm targets corporate clients and individuals requiring auditing, tax, and advisory services. Revenue streams are diversified across professional services, with a strong emphasis on compliance and risk management. The partnership ecosystem includes global PwC entities and trusted technology providers. Growth indicators include digital maturity and adoption of advanced analytics and consent management tools. Strategic observations highlight PwC's focus on regulatory compliance, data protection, and client trust as competitive advantages.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of CSRF protection. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt page suggests an area for improvement in transparency and incident response readiness. Overall, PwC Switzerland exhibits strong security culture and practices appropriate for a professional services firm handling sensitive client data.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts for security issues.
  3. Regularly audit third-party libraries and scripts for vulnerabilities.
  4. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations.
  5. Invest in continuous security awareness and training to strengthen security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
Registration number
CH-020.3.922.792-7
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
Description
PwC Schweiz ist das führende Prüfungs- und Beratungsunternehmen in der Schweiz und unterstützt Unternehmen und Einzelpersonen dabei, Werte zu schaffen.
Key services
Audit, Consulting, Tax advisory, Risk assurance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), jQuery, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, JW Player
Frameworks
Adobe Launch (Adobe DTM)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSRF protection scripts
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager, Plausible Analytics
Marketing tools
Adobe Launch, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  3. Use of enterprise-grade CMS and analytics tools
  4. Strong security posture with HTTPS and security headers
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity
  6. Clear business and contact information available
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, integrated with Adobe Launch for tag management and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent indicates compliance with privacy regulations. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times. The site is mobile-responsive and accessible, adhering to modern web standards. Technical risks are minimal, but continuous monitoring of third-party scripts and dependencies is recommended to mitigate potential vulnerabilities. The infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence aligned with PwC's business needs.
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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