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Security report for registre.quebec

PointQuébec · Government · Canada

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PointQuébec operates as the official registry for the .QUEBEC top-level domain, providing domain registration services that emphasize Quebecois identity and enhanced search engine optimization for local businesses and organizations. The website positions itself as a government-affiliated entity, offering accredited registrar services and domain checking tools to facilitate domain acquisition. The target audience includes Quebec residents, businesses, and institutions seeking a distinct online presence that reflects their cultural and regional identity. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Oxygen Builder framework, integrating modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Flickity for carousels, and Google services including reCAPTCHA and Analytics. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although performance is moderate and accessibility features are basic. Security is enforced through HTTPS and form protection via reCAPTCHA, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms. From a security perspective, the site maintains a solid posture with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers and formalized privacy and incident response policies indicates room for improvement. The domain registration details align well with the website's governmental nature, reinforcing trust and legitimacy. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but could enhance compliance and security transparency. Strategically, PointQuébec should prioritize implementing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, introduce security headers, and provide clear incident response contacts to strengthen user trust and regulatory compliance. Enhancing accessibility and performance would further improve user experience and broaden reach.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

6 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 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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
62
Security headers
90
Email security
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
58

Not counted

  • DNS health: 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

PointQuébec holds a unique market position as the official registry for the .QUEBEC domain, leveraging cultural identity as a competitive advantage. Its business model revolves around domain registration services and registrar accreditation, targeting local businesses, government entities, and individuals who want to emphasize their Quebecois heritage online. The registry benefits from partnerships with government bodies and local organizations, enhancing its credibility and reach. Revenue streams likely include domain registration fees and registrar partnerships. The website content and structure support a professional image, with clear calls to action and educational content about domain policies. Growth potential exists in expanding registrar networks and promoting .QUEBEC domains as a symbol of local pride and SEO advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA protecting form submissions, mitigating common automated abuse. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML, and no vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection reduces defense-in-depth. There is no visible security or incident response policy, nor contact channels for reporting security issues, which may hinder timely response to incidents. GDPR compliance indicators are minimal, with no cookie consent mechanism or detailed privacy policy. Overall, the site is secure but would benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency to meet higher compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to improve security posture.
  3. Introduce a cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations and inform users.
  4. Provide explicit incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and optimize site performance for better user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PointQuébec
Description
Le registre PointQuébec permet à tous d’avoir un nom de domaine à l’image des québécois. De tels noms procurent un référencement supérieur dans les moteurs de recherche et permettent de se démarquer sur la toile.
Key services
Registration of .QUEBEC domain names, Accreditation of registrars, Domain name checking widget
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Analytics, Oxygen Builder, Flickity Carousel, Fluent Forms
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is official registry for .QUEBEC domains
  2. Content is primarily in French with some English navigation
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners found
  4. Contact available only via form, no direct emails or phone numbers listed
  5. Uses modern web technologies and WordPress CMS
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  7. Security practices are good but could be improved with headers and policies
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Oxygen Builder, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries like jQuery and Flickity for UI components. Google services including Analytics and reCAPTCHA are integrated for tracking and security. The site uses Google Fonts for typography and is optimized for mobile devices with responsive design. Performance is moderate, with some caching and CSS optimizations evident. The technical stack is modern and maintainable, but there is an opportunity to improve security headers and accessibility compliance. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional website suitable for its domain registry role.
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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