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Security report for staalsupport.nl

Bouwen met Staal · Manufacturing · Netherlands

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Staalsupport.nl is a specialized digital information platform operated by Bouwen met Staal, focused on providing technical guidance and support for steel construction professionals in the Netherlands. The website serves as a knowledge base with over 300 questions and answers related to steel design, connections, fire safety, materials, sustainability, and execution. It is supported by the Koninklijke Staalfederatie, enhancing its credibility and industry relevance. The platform also offers direct helpdesk support for unanswered queries, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the niche market of steel construction. Technically, the website employs standard web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and external libraries such as Font Awesome and Google Fonts. It uses HTTPS and includes analytics tools like Mtrack and MonkeyStats for user tracking. While the site is mobile responsive at a basic level and has good navigation and content structure, it lacks advanced security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies, which are areas for improvement. From a security perspective, the site benefits from HTTPS encryption and absence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries. However, the lack of security headers and absence of privacy and cookie policies reduce its compliance posture. No WAF or blocking mechanisms are detected, and the domain registration data aligns well with the website's business claims, indicating a trustworthy and legitimate online presence. Overall, Staalsupport.nl is a professionally maintained, niche informational website with good business credibility and moderate technical maturity. Enhancing privacy compliance and security best practices would further strengthen its risk profile and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  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';…

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  • Security score drift

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
40

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

Staalsupport.nl occupies a niche position as a digital steel information system within the Dutch construction sector, backed by the reputable Bouwen met Staal organization and Koninklijke Staalfederatie. Its business model centers on providing authoritative technical content and direct helpdesk support, targeting structural engineers, architects, and construction professionals. The platform leverages partnerships with related domains for tools, courses, and training, creating an ecosystem that supports professional development and practical application. The website's longevity since 2009 and consistent branding reinforce its market presence. Revenue streams likely derive from organizational support and possibly training or consulting services via partner sites. The company demonstrates a focused approach with clear target segments and a trusted industry reputation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, limiting transparency in security management. Analytics scripts are present but without explicit user consent mechanisms, which may pose privacy risks. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational site but would benefit from enhanced controls and formalized policies to reduce risk and improve compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen web security.
  3. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  4. Enhance mobile responsiveness and accessibility features to improve user experience across devices.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure they comply with privacy standards and do not introduce vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bouwen met Staal
Description
Staalsupport.nl is a digital steel information system provided by Bouwen met Staal, offering assistance in designing and executing steel load-bearing structures in construction. It provides answers to frequently asked questions related to dimensioning, connections, fire, materials, sustainability, and execution.
Key services
Digital Q&A system for steel construction, Searchable database of technical questions and answers, Helpdesk support for unanswered questions, Links to tools, courses, and training via partner site Bouwen met Staal
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, Mtrack analytics, MonkeyStats analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (base href uses https)
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Mtrack, MonkeyStats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mtrack, MonkeyStats
Marketing tools
Mtrack, MonkeyStats
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. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including phone number, physical address, and contact forms.
  4. The site uses HTTPS and includes some modern web technologies but lacks advanced security headers.
  5. Analytics and tracking scripts are present but no explicit cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  6. Content is professional, relevant, and targeted at construction professionals in the Netherlands.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Social media presence includes LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube links.
  9. No structured data (JSON-LD or Open Graph) found in the HTML.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies without a detected CMS, indicating a likely custom or static site architecture. It uses external resources such as Font Awesome for icons and Google Fonts for typography, enhancing visual appeal. Analytics are implemented via Mtrack and MonkeyStats, providing user behavior insights. The site is served over HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication. Performance is moderate with basic mobile optimization and accessibility features. The absence of advanced frameworks or platforms suggests limited technical complexity but also potential for modernization. No hosting provider information is directly available from the HTML content. Overall, the technical implementation is stable but could be improved with modern security and accessibility best practices.
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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