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PMB Services · Technology · France

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PMB Services is a French company specializing in the development and support of PMB, an open-source library and documentation management software. The company targets libraries, documentation centers, educational and research institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including software development, consulting, installation, hosting, training, and support. With over 20 years of experience and a client base exceeding 1800 organizations and 10,000 users, PMB Services holds a solid position in the library technology sector. Technically, the website employs a mature technology stack featuring jQuery, UIkit, Dojo Toolkit, and FontAwesome, alongside analytics tools like Google Analytics and Matomo. The site is built on the PMB CMS platform, optimized for mobile devices with good SEO and basic accessibility features. Security practices include HTTPS usage, CSRF tokens in forms, and a cookie consent mechanism, though explicit security headers are not evident. The security posture is moderate, with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is strong, with a comprehensive privacy policy and GDPR-aligned cookie consent. The absence of WHOIS data suggests privacy protection, which is justified for this business type. Social media presence and community engagement further enhance trust. Overall, PMB Services presents a professional, trustworthy online presence with a focus on open-source library management solutions. Strategic improvements in security headers and accessibility could further strengthen their digital maturity and security posture.

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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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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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
77
Security headers
25
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

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

PMB Services operates in the technology sector, specifically targeting the education and non-profit segments related to libraries and documentation centers. Their business model revolves around open-source software development combined with value-added services such as consulting, hosting, and training. The company leverages a strong community and partner ecosystem, including dedicated platforms for community engagement, recruitment, and software distribution. Their market positioning is supported by a long operational history and a substantial client base. The company emphasizes freedom and open-source principles, aligning with their branding and service offerings. Growth indicators include active content updates, webinars, and a comprehensive service portfolio.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and forms include CSRF tokens, indicating awareness of common web security practices. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the source. Privacy compliance is well addressed with cookie consent and a detailed privacy policy. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from additional hardening and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Regularly update and audit JavaScript libraries and dependencies to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all audiences.
  4. Publish clear security policies and incident response procedures to increase transparency and preparedness.
  5. Maintain and monitor privacy compliance mechanisms, ensuring cookie consent and data protection practices remain up to date.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PMB Services
Description
PMB Services édite le logiciel libre de gestion documentaire PMB. Destiné aux bibliothèques et aux centres de documentation, il facilite la gestion des documents physiques et électroniques, la veille, la publication de contenus et l'exploration des fonds documentaires, tout en évitant la perte d'informations.
Key services
Software development (PMB), Consulting and follow-up, Installation, Hosting, Data migration, Integration, Training, Portal design, Support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.1, UIkit, FontAwesome, Dojo Toolkit, Masonry, Google Analytics, Matomo
Frameworks
UIkit, Dojo
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • CSRF tokens in forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 rich content in French.
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating privacy protection or data unavailability.
  4. Strong presence of social media and community links.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy implemented with GDPR compliance.
  6. No explicit security headers detected in HTML source.
  7. Multiple forms with CSRF tokens indicate security awareness.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities observed in source.
  9. Content is focused on open source library management software and related services.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform (PMB CMS) with a technology stack including jQuery 1.9.1, UIkit, Dojo Toolkit, FontAwesome, and Masonry for layout. Analytics are handled via Google Analytics and Matomo, with Google Tag Manager facilitating tag management. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO practices and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized image usage. Technical debt may exist due to older jQuery version usage. The site lacks explicit security headers, which is a technical risk. Overall, the infrastructure is stable and functional but could benefit from modernization and security enhancements.
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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