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Security report for sesamnet.ch

sesamnet GmbH · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

sesamnet GmbH is a Swiss-based web design and hosting agency specializing in TYPO3 CMS solutions, serving primarily the Bern and Freiburg regions. As a subsidiary of digifor GmbH, it offers a comprehensive suite of services including web design, hosting, digital printing, and IT solutions. The company targets small to medium-sized enterprises seeking tailored and professional web solutions. The website reflects a solid regional market position with clear branding and consistent messaging. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend libraries such as Bootstrap, Font Awesome, and jQuery. It employs Google Tag Manager and Hotjar for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, though accessibility could be improved. Hosting is described as high-quality with modern colocation facilities, though specific hosting providers are not named. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks visible security headers and does not publish a security policy or incident response information. Cookie consent mechanisms are absent, which may pose GDPR compliance risks. Tracking tools are used moderately, with some privacy compliance gaps. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and technically sound but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and security transparency. Strategic improvements in cookie consent, security policies, and accessibility would strengthen its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

4 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

    • 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

  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

  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

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  • Exposed services
  • 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
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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

sesamnet GmbH operates as a specialized web design and hosting service provider within the Swiss market, focusing on TYPO3 CMS solutions. Its affiliation with digifor GmbH enhances its service portfolio, including digital printing and IT solutions, positioning it as a comprehensive digital services provider. The business model is service-oriented, targeting SMEs and local businesses requiring customized web and IT solutions. The company leverages regional market knowledge and technical expertise to maintain a competitive edge. Its partnership ecosystem includes social media channels and a parent company relationship, supporting brand visibility and client engagement. Growth indicators include active blog content and integration of modern web technologies, signaling ongoing digital maturity and market responsiveness.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented with strong SSL configuration, ensuring encrypted communications. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party analytics and tracking tools like Google Tag Manager and Hotjar is standard but requires proper cookie consent mechanisms to align with GDPR. The lack of a published security policy or incident response plan limits transparency and preparedness visibility. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small web agency but could be improved with enhanced security controls and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner and mechanism to ensure user consent for tracking.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider creating and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
sesamnet GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
sesamnet GmbH
Description
Als Webdesign- und Grafikagentur bieten wir Ihnen massgeschneiderte Lösungen mit TYPO3 und Wordpress. Wir gestalten auf Wunsch Logos und Drucksachen. Hosting und Support mit leistungsstarken Webservern in einem modernen Colocation-Center. Dienstleistungen der digifor GmbH umfassen Webdesign, Digitaldruck und IT-Lösungen.
Key services
Webdesign, Hosting, Support, Digitaldruck, IT-Lösungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap 5.2.3, Font Awesome 6.2.1, jQuery 3.6.1, GSAP 3.12.5, Magnific Popup, Slick Carousel, jQuery.mmenu, Isotope Layout
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Hotjar with async loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German language targeting Swiss market.
  3. Strong integration with digifor GmbH as parent company.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner detected despite GDPR relevance.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (TYPO3).
  6. Contact information is clearly provided in footer and structured data.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response information published.
  8. Tracking tools used include Google Tag Manager and Hotjar.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging a modern frontend stack including Bootstrap 5, Font Awesome, jQuery, GSAP, and other JavaScript libraries for animations and UI components. The site loads external resources from reputable CDNs, ensuring reliability and performance. Google Tag Manager and Hotjar are integrated for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. Hosting is described as high-quality with modern colocation infrastructure, though specific providers are not named. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in accessibility and security headers. Overall, the technical implementation is solid with room for incremental improvements in security and privacy compliance.
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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