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Security report for stadenarchitectuur.be

Stad en Architectuur · Other · Belgium

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Stad en Architectuur is a small non-profit cultural association based in Leuven, Belgium, focused on promoting architecture through debates, lectures, exhibitions, and educational activities. The organization collaborates with local cultural institutions such as Museum M and Kunstencentrum STUK, positioning itself as a regional promoter of architectural discourse and education. The website reflects this mission with relevant content and a clear structure targeting architecture enthusiasts and professionals in Belgium. Technically, the website uses a traditional tech stack including jQuery, Google Maps API, and Google Analytics, with a custom or unknown CMS. The site is served over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, but lacks some modern security headers and uses an older jQuery version, which could be updated for improved security. Privacy compliance is addressed with a cookie consent banner and a privacy policy page, though no terms of service or explicit security policies are found. Contact information is primarily via a contact form, with no explicit emails or phone numbers visible. Overall, the website is functional, moderately secure, and compliant with basic privacy standards, but could benefit from enhanced security practices and clearer contact details.

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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

7 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
46

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 association operates in the cultural and educational sector, focusing on architecture in Belgium. Its business model is non-profit, relying on partnerships and collaborations with local museums and cultural centers. The target audience includes architecture professionals, students, and the interested public. The website content and structure support this positioning, offering event information, articles, and educational resources. The organization has a stable market presence since 2002, with consistent branding and trust signals such as Google site verification and partnerships. Revenue streams likely include memberships, event fees, and sponsorships. The partnership ecosystem includes design and photography firms, enhancing the website's professional presentation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google site verification, indicating basic security awareness. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. The use of an outdated jQuery version may expose the site to known vulnerabilities. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, limiting transparency. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by updating libraries, adding security headers, and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to their latest stable versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a terms of service page and a clear security policy to improve transparency and user trust.
  4. Add explicit company contact emails and phone numbers on the website to facilitate communication and enhance credibility.
  5. Consider appointing and publishing Data Protection Officer contact details to strengthen GDPR compliance and data protection transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stad en Architectuur
Description
Stad en Architectuur is een vereniging in Leuven die architectuur in België promoot aan de hand van debatten, lezingen en tentoonstellingen en die sinds 2009 voor haar activiteiten samenwerkt met Museum M en Kunstencentrum STUK te Leuven. Stad en Architectuur maakt een stimulerend architectuurklimaat zichtbaar, ervaarbaar en bediscussieerbaar.
Key services
debates, lectures, exhibitions, educational workshops, guided tours
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, jQuery 1.11.2, jQuery UI 1.12.1, Google Maps API, FontAwesome, Google Analytics (gtag.js), timepicker plugin
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google site verification
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a cultural association promoting architecture in Leuven, Belgium.
  2. Content is in Dutch with some English language toggle available.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact likely via form.
  4. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
  5. No terms of service page detected.
  6. Uses HTTPS with valid SSL.
  7. Uses older jQuery version which may pose minor security risk.
  8. No visible security headers detected in provided data.
  9. Social media presence on Instagram and Facebook.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional front-end stack with HTML5, CSS3, jQuery 1.11.2, jQuery UI 1.12.1, Google Maps API, and FontAwesome icons. It loads resources from reputable CDNs and includes Google Analytics for user tracking. The site is mobile responsive at a basic level and has good SEO meta tags including Open Graph tags for social sharing. Hosting appears to be managed by Unix-Solutions BV, consistent with the registrar information. Performance is moderate, with some potential for optimization by updating libraries and reducing external dependencies. Accessibility features are basic, with no explicit ARIA roles or landmarks detected. The CMS is not identified, suggesting a custom or less common platform.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 68/100Medium31 findingsView report
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