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Security report for stadtautobahn.ch

Astra · Transportation · Switzerland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

The website stadtautobahn.ch serves as the official information portal for the renewal of the Stadtautobahn in St. Gallen, Switzerland, managed by Astra, the Federal Roads Office. It provides timely updates on construction, traffic conditions, and community engagement through news articles and an SMS notification service. The site targets local residents and commuters, offering clear and relevant content about the infrastructure project. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Yoast SEO for optimization, uses Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics, and integrates Google reCAPTCHA to secure user input forms. The design is professional, mobile-optimized, and user-friendly, with consistent branding and trust indicators such as official logos and HTTPS encryption. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and form protections, though it lacks some advanced security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is partial due to the absence of a visible privacy policy and terms of service. Overall, the domain registration aligns well with the website's governmental purpose and project timeline, indicating high legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  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

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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
78

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 site represents a government entity focused on transportation infrastructure, specifically the Stadtautobahn renewal in St. Gallen. Its business model is informational and public service-oriented, providing updates and engagement tools like SMS alerts. The project is relatively recent, with the domain registered in 2021, matching the timeline of the renewal works. The website's competitive advantage lies in its official status and direct communication channels with the public. Revenue streams are not applicable as it is a government service. The target audience includes local commuters and residents affected by the construction. The partnership ecosystem includes Google for reCAPTCHA and Matomo for analytics, with no commercial advertising or affiliate programs detected. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining transparency and enhancing privacy compliance to strengthen public trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and the use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect subscription forms from abuse. Analytics are handled via a self-hosted Matomo instance, reducing reliance on third-party trackers and enhancing privacy. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is partial, as no privacy policy is found, though cookie consent is implemented. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but could improve in formalizing security governance and enhancing header protections.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Add a publicly accessible security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are used and maintain a secure technology stack.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Astra
Description
Die Stadtautobahn St.Gallen wird instandgesetzt. Aktuelle Informationen zur Sanierung und zur Kampagne Fredi Vogl.
Key services
Information dissemination about roadworks and traffic, SMS notification service for construction-related traffic updates, Community engagement and updates
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Matomo Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, SVG graphics, JavaScript ES6 modules
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Matomo analytics self-hosted

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official project site for the renewal of the Stadtautobahn in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
  2. Content is in German with some English metadata tags.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO plugin for optimization.
  4. Includes a cookie consent banner with clear text and acceptance mechanism.
  5. Provides SMS subscription and unsubscription forms protected by Google reCAPTCHA.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the HTML content.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers labeled as company contacts found in the HTML.
  8. Uses Matomo analytics hosted on own subdomain, indicating privacy-conscious analytics.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe and government-related.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; full content accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with the Yoast SEO plugin, ensuring good SEO practices. It uses SVG graphics for scalable visuals and integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form security. Analytics are managed through a self-hosted Matomo instance, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes a cookie consent banner for compliance. Performance is moderate, with deferred JavaScript loading and optimized images. However, the absence of explicit security headers and limited accessibility features indicate areas for technical improvement. Hosting details are not directly discernible from the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the site's informational goals effectively but could benefit from enhanced security and accessibility measures.
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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