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Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC · Non-profit · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC is Switzerland's leading alpine sports association with approximately 180,000 members. The organization focuses on promoting mountain sports, providing safety and training, and managing memberships and events. Their market position as the foremost alpine club in Switzerland is well established, supported by a comprehensive digital presence. The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, integrating modern technologies such as Cookiebot for consent management, Stripe for payment processing, and analytics tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel. The technical infrastructure reflects a mature digital setup with good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear cookie and privacy policies and GDPR-aligned consent mechanisms. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness, suitable for a large non-profit organization. Strategic recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy, adding vulnerability disclosure information, and enhancing accessibility features to further improve compliance and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

4 findings 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
60

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

SAC operates as a non-profit membership organization serving alpine sports enthusiasts in Switzerland. Its business model revolves around membership fees, event organization, and educational services. The organization benefits from a strong brand and market leadership in the alpine sports sector. Revenue streams likely include membership dues, donations, and event fees, supported by integrated payment processing platforms. The website's partnership ecosystem includes reputable service providers such as Stripe for payments and Cookiebot for privacy compliance. Growth indicators include a large membership base and comprehensive digital engagement. The organization maintains a consistent brand identity and provides clear, relevant content to its target audience. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance digital security transparency and incident response readiness to align with best practices for large non-profit entities.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no exposed sensitive information. The use of Cookiebot ensures granular cookie consent management, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy and incident response contact details represents a compliance gap. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found, limiting transparency for security researchers. The integration of third-party services is managed prudently, with reputable providers such as Stripe and Vimeo. Overall, the security maturity is good, but improvements in policy transparency and incident response readiness are recommended to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC
Description
Mit rund 180'000 Mitgliedern ist der Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC der führende Bergsportverband der Schweiz.
Key services
Mitgliedschaftsverwaltung, Bergsportveranstaltungen, Bergsportinformationen, Sicherheits- und Ausbildungsangebote
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Cookiebot, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Stripe payment integration
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable third-party services

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses a modern CMS (TYPO3) with good technical implementation.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie declarations.
  3. Use of reputable third-party services for payments and analytics.
  4. Clear privacy and cookie policies in place, indicating GDPR compliance.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file present.
  8. Contact information is available but could be more prominently displayed for security contacts.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for large organizations. The technology stack includes modern JavaScript libraries, Cookiebot for consent management, and integrations with Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing. Payment processing is securely handled via Stripe, indicating a well-architected e-commerce component. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in loading asynchronous scripts. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring accessibility across devices. SEO practices are solid with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks are minimal, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is advised to prevent security or performance degradation.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 72/100Medium32 findingsView report
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