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Security report for swico.ch

Swico · Technology · Switzerland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Swico is a prominent Swiss business association representing the ICT and online industry, providing services such as membership representation, recycling of electronic devices, and occupational safety solutions. The organization serves a broad audience ranging from startups to international corporations, positioning itself as a key player in Switzerland's digital economy. The website reflects a professional and well-maintained digital presence, with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and active engagement through news, events, and social media channels. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies, including JavaScript frameworks, Google Analytics, and tracking tools, while maintaining good performance and accessibility standards. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and monitoring tools like Sentry, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of trustworthiness and compliance with privacy regulations, including GDPR, supported by a clear cookie consent mechanism and a detailed privacy policy.

Scanned

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

2 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

  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
80
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

Swico operates as an essential entity within the Swiss ICT sector, leveraging a membership-based business model that includes advocacy, recycling services, and occupational safety solutions. Its market position is strengthened by a large and diverse membership base exceeding 700 companies, ranging from startups to global enterprises. The organization actively promotes education and training in ICT professions, enhancing industry standards and workforce quality. Swico's ecosystem includes partner domains for e-commerce, safety login portals, and CRM systems, indicating a mature operational infrastructure. The association's strategic focus on sustainability, digital policy, and education aligns with current market trends and regulatory requirements, supporting its competitive advantage and growth potential.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of security monitoring tools like Sentry, and integration of Google reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents gaps in transparency and preparedness. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Security headers are presumed but not explicitly visible in the HTML, suggesting server-side configuration. The site follows privacy best practices with a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent, supporting GDPR compliance. Enhancing security documentation and publishing incident response procedures would further strengthen the security culture and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and frameworks.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Ensure all recommended security headers are configured and verifiable.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for security and privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Swico
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Swico
Description
Swico ist der Wirtschaftsverband der ICT- und Online-Branche, betreibt Swico Recycling und bietet die Swico Branchenlösung für Arbeitssicherheit an.
Key services
Mitgliedschaft und Interessenvertretung, Swico Recycling - Rücknahmesystem für Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte, Branchenlösung für Arbeitssicherheit, Bildung und Weiterbildung in ICT-Berufsbildung
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Diffuser CDN, Prism, Sentry
Frameworks
Unknown specific framework (custom or proprietary)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Sentry for error monitoring
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA (mentioned in translations)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Diffuser, Prism
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Diffuser, Prism
Marketing tools
Diffuser, Prism
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and targeted at ICT industry stakeholders in Switzerland.
  3. Strong presence of social media and external links to related services.
  4. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools with cookie consent banner.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform with a modern JavaScript and CSS tech stack, leveraging external services such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Diffuser CDN, and Prism for analytics and marketing. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, with structured data markup enhancing SEO. Performance is moderate, with opportunities for optimization in script loading and caching. The absence of a widely recognized CMS suggests a tailored solution, which may require dedicated maintenance resources. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence suitable for the organization's business needs.
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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