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Security report for sgc-ssc.ch

Schweizer Gesellschaft für Chirurgie · Healthcare · Switzerland

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Schweizer Gesellschaft für Chirurgie (SGC) is a professional medical society representing surgeons in Switzerland. The website serves as a comprehensive portal offering information on education, specialist examinations, events, and official publications such as the SwissKnife. It targets medical professionals and surgeons, providing them with resources and membership services. The organization holds a strong market position as a national professional association with a clear focus on continuing education and quality assurance in surgery. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript ES modules, Vue.js components, and Three.js for interactive WebGL effects. It uses Statamic CMS inferred from consent management keys and integrates privacy-focused analytics via Plausible. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with multi-language support enhancing its reach. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a consent management system for cookies, reflecting good privacy practices. However, explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contact are absent, representing areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements. It demonstrates a mature digital presence suitable for its audience. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and implementing a security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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';…

  3. 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

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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
25
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
53
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

SGC operates as a key player in the Swiss healthcare sector, specifically within surgical professional education and certification. Its business model revolves around membership services, accredited continuing education, event organization, and official publications. The organization benefits from a strong brand and trust signals such as official publications and a LinkedIn presence. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event fees, and educational course fees. The multi-language website supports broad Swiss regional engagement. Partnerships with related domains like scs.meister-concept.ch and swiss-knife.org indicate a collaborative ecosystem. The organization's digital maturity is solid, with modern web technologies and privacy-conscious analytics. Growth indicators include active event calendars, specialized courses, and a focus on young surgeons. The website's clear navigation and professional content support member engagement and recruitment. No direct competitors or market threats are evident from the site, suggesting a stable market position.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy. The use of Plausible Analytics aligns with privacy best practices by avoiding invasive tracking. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No security policy or incident response contact information is published, which limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or sensitive data leaks were found in the HTML content, indicating sound development practices. Compliance with GDPR is evident through the privacy and cookie policies and consent management. The site would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and a dedicated security policy page to enhance incident response readiness and stakeholder trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen security posture.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Create and host a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Continue to monitor and update third-party libraries and scripts to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility and SEO by maintaining structured data and ARIA attributes.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Schweizer Gesellschaft für Chirurgie
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Schweizer Gesellschaft für Chirurgie
Description
Vereinigung aller Fachärzte und Fachärztinnen für Chirurgie
Key services
Weiterbildung (Continuing education), Facharztprüfung (Specialist exams), Veranstaltungen (Events and congresses), Publikationsorgan SwissKnife, Mitgliedschaft services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Three.js (for WebGL particles), Plausible Analytics, Consent Manager (custom or third-party)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and targeted at medical professionals.
  3. Consent management is implemented for cookies with clear categories.
  4. Multiple language versions available (DE, FR, IT, EN).
  5. Contact information is complete and clearly presented.
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected in HTML content.
  8. Use of modern JavaScript modules and WebGL for enhanced UI.
  9. Plausible Analytics used, indicating privacy-conscious analytics.
  10. No advertising or retargeting scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern front-end technologies including ES modules and Vue.js components, with Three.js used for advanced WebGL particle effects enhancing user experience. The CMS is likely Statamic, a flat-file CMS known for flexibility and performance. The site uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform, indicating a commitment to user privacy. Performance is moderate with preloading and module preloading techniques employed. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with skip links and ARIA roles present. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit in the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and modern web presence.
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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