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Security report for sme-suisse.org

Service de Missions et d'Entraide · Education · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

63/100

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

Service de Missions et d'Entraide (SME) is a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and professional training to underprivileged populations. Established in 2007, SME operates primarily in the education sector, focusing on basic education, professional training, and professional development. The organization relies on donations and volunteer support to fund its projects and has a strong presence in Switzerland with multilingual website support in French and German. SME maintains a reputable position in its niche with certifications such as ZEWO and active social media engagement.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding 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.

    • 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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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
87
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
20
Average
63

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention sme-suisse.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

SME's market positioning as a specialized non-profit in education and training allows it to target donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries effectively. Its business model is donation-driven, supported by clear calls to action and transparent communication. The organization's partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed on the website, but its long domain age and consistent branding indicate stability and trustworthiness. SME's growth potential lies in expanding its project visibility and enhancing digital engagement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and uses domain transfer protection. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and security headers are absent, which could be improved to enhance security. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The site lacks explicit security policies or incident response information, which are recommended for better security maturity and compliance. The cookie consent mechanism is implemented properly, supporting GDPR compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding terms of service and data protection officer contact information to improve transparency and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Service de Missions et d'Entraide
Description
SME is a non-profit organization focused on education and professional training for underprivileged populations, aiming to build bridges through schooling and training.
Key services
Basic education, Professional training, Professional development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery, MediaElement.js, FontAwesome, Complianz GDPR plugin
Frameworks
WPML (multilingual CMS)
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
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 primarily in French with multilingual support (German alternate links).
  3. Strong focus on education and professional training projects.
  4. Clear donation and participation calls to action.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with Complianz plugin.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information on the site.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
  10. No analytics services explicitly detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using WPBakery Page Builder and employs common libraries such as jQuery and MediaElement.js. It is hosted by Infomaniak, a reputable Swiss hosting provider. The site shows good mobile optimization and SEO practices with proper meta tags and multilingual support via WPML. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though some security enhancements are advisable.
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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