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Security report for smartbuildingexpo.it

Smart Building Expo · Energy · Italy

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Smart Building Expo is a well-established European event focused on the twin transition of digital and energy transformation in buildings and cities. The event, held annually in Milan, Italy, attracts a professional audience interested in digitalization, energy efficiency, electrification, and building automation. The website serves as a platform for exhibitors, visitors, and partners to access event information, purchase tickets, and engage with the community. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with common plugins and libraries, providing a modern and responsive user experience. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA usage, though improvements in security headers and DNSSEC are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic with a cookie consent mechanism but lacks a clearly accessible privacy policy or terms of service. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

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

5 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 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';…

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
42
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
63

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

The Smart Building Expo holds a strong market position as a leading European event in the smart building and energy sectors. Its business model revolves around event organization, exhibitor services, and industry networking. The platform supports multiple stakeholders including exhibitors, visitors, sponsors, and media partners. The event's ecosystem includes partnerships with governmental bodies, industry federations, and media outlets, enhancing its credibility and reach. Growth indicators include consistent event scheduling since 2016 and a broad international visitor base. The website's content and structure support business development and strategic partnerships effectively.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces its defense-in-depth. The domain lacks DNSSEC, which could improve DNS security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected, but the use of an outdated jQuery version could pose risks if not regularly patched. There is no public incident response or security policy information, which limits transparency and preparedness. Compliance with GDPR is partially indicated by cookie consent but lacks a detailed privacy policy. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhancements to meet higher standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security.
  3. Update jQuery and other libraries to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  4. Publish detailed privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  5. Establish and publicly share an incident response policy and security contact information.
  6. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  7. Regularly audit and monitor third-party scripts and advertising networks to minimize privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Smart Building Expo
Description
SBE è l’unico evento europeo dedicato alla twin transition digitale ed energetica degli edifici e delle città, focalizzato su digitalizzazione, efficientamento energetico, elettrificazione e building automation. L'evento si tiene dal 19 al 21 novembre 2025 presso Fiera Milano.
Key services
Event hosting, Exhibitor platform, Networking and business matching, Industry reports and news, Communication materials
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery 1.11.3, Font Awesome 5.15.4, Yoast SEO plugin, Slider Revolution 6.7.37, Lightbox2, Google reCAPTCHA, YouTube iframe API
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRotate
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Cookie Script
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional event platform for Smart Building Expo in Italy.
  2. Content is primarily in Italian with English alternate language available.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins like Yoast SEO and Slider Revolution.
  4. Includes social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided with email and phone.
  6. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via cookie-script.com.
  7. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in provided content.
  8. No visible security headers detected; HTTPS is enabled.
  9. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content.
  10. Website content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a combination of plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization and Slider Revolution for interactive content. It employs Font Awesome for icons and jQuery 1.11.3 for scripting, which is outdated and should be updated. The site loads external resources including Google Fonts, YouTube iframe API, and LinkedIn Insight tracking pixels. Performance is moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization evident. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. However, the site lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, which are technical risks. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be modernized and hardened for improved security and performance.
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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