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Security report for sos-svizzera.ch

Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH · Non-profit · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH is a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to social and vocational integration, education, and counseling services across Switzerland. It operates through a network of 10 regional associations active in 18 cantons and 37 cities, coordinated by a national secretariat. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual support and a professional design, targeting individuals seeking social support and integration services. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and frameworks, including WPML for multilingual content and Alpine.js for interactivity. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and consent management for cookies, though explicit security headers and policies are lacking. Privacy compliance is partial, with cookie consent implemented but no visible privacy policy or terms of service on the homepage. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the organization's claims, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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"

  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

    • 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

  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
57
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
52

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

SAH holds a strong position in the Swiss non-profit sector focused on social and vocational integration. Its business model revolves around providing educational and counseling services to vulnerable populations, including youth and migrants. The organization benefits from a decentralized structure with regional associations, enhancing local impact. Partnerships with related domains (oseo-suisse.ch and sos-svizzera.ch) indicate a collaborative ecosystem. The website's content and structure support outreach and engagement, including newsletters and social media integration. Growth indicators include active news updates and calls for volunteers. Revenue streams likely include donations and grants, supported by visible donation calls on the site.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a consent management system to comply with privacy regulations. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which is a gap in security maturity. The use of third-party scripts is controlled via consent, reducing privacy risks. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with formal policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the homepage.
  2. Add explicit security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to strengthen web security.
  3. Publish a security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user rights.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH
Description
Das Schweizerische Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH ist ein parteipolitisch und konfessionell unabhängiges Hilfswerk. In der ganzen Schweiz unterstützt es Menschen bei der sozialen und beruflichen Integration mit Bildungs-, Beratungs- und Beschäftigungsangeboten. Zehn selbständige Regionalvereine bilden das SAH-Netzwerk und sind mit rund 850 Mitarbeitenden in 18 Kantonen und 37 Städten der Schweiz tätig. Das Nationale Sekretariat koordiniert als SAH Schweiz gesamtschweizerische Projekte, gemeinsame Aktivitäten und ist für die nationale Kommunikation zuständig.
Key services
Arbeitsintegration, Bildung, Beratung, Kinder- und Jugendferienlager, Soziale Integration, Asylwesen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPML (multilingual plugin), Ownbit Consent Manager, Swiper.js (slider), Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Frameworks
Alpine.js
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • Blocked third-party scripts until consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Ownbit Consent Manager
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Content is comprehensive regarding the organization's mission and services
  3. Multilingual support with German, French, and Italian versions
  4. Consent management implemented for cookies and third-party scripts
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the homepage
  6. Contact information is primarily via a contact page and forms, no direct emails or phone numbers found in the HTML
  7. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with WPML and Alpine.js)
  8. Social media presence indicated but Instagram feed is blocked until consent
  9. No visible security policy or incident response information
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with WPML for multilingual support and Alpine.js for frontend interactivity. It uses Swiper.js for sliders and Ownbit Consent Manager for cookie consent. Google Analytics is integrated for user tracking. The site is mobile optimized and uses modern CSS and JavaScript techniques. Performance is moderate, with preloading of key assets and responsive images. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit in the HTML content. Accessibility features such as ARIA labels and keyboard navigation support are present, contributing to a good user experience.
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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