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Security report for talkingpictures.ch

Verein Talking Pictures · Healthcare · Switzerland

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

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Talking Pictures is a Swiss non-profit organization founded in 2024, dedicated to overcoming language barriers in healthcare through visual communication aids. Their offerings include a mobile app with over 200 pictograms and multiple language translations, thematic picture booklets, and customized communication solutions. The organization is rooted in interdisciplinary research from Bern University of Applied Sciences and targets healthcare professionals and patients to improve communication and treatment quality. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and includes social media integration and contact options. Technically, the website uses modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript with jQuery, and integrates Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for form security. It supports mobile optimization and provides links to app stores for iOS and Android platforms. SEO and accessibility are adequately addressed, though some improvements in accessibility and security headers could be made. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms, and does not expose sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and cookie consent mechanisms, which are recommended for compliance and trust. WHOIS data confirms the legitimacy and transparency of the organization, matching the website's claims and business focus. Overall, Talking Pictures presents a trustworthy, well-structured digital presence with a clear mission in healthcare communication. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security policy publication would enhance their security posture and user trust.

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

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 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 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
72
Security headers
25
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
53

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

Talking Pictures occupies a niche market in healthcare communication aids, leveraging visual tools to address language barriers. Their competitive advantage lies in their research-backed approach, multilingual pictograms, and dual digital and analog product offerings. The non-profit business model focuses on accessibility and social impact rather than commercial profit. Revenue streams include sales of picture booklets and potential custom solutions. The target customers are healthcare institutions and professionals, with growth potential in expanding language support and thematic areas. Partnerships with Swiss healthcare and inclusion organizations strengthen their ecosystem and credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise integration protecting user input forms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers and published security policies limits transparency and may affect compliance with regulations like GDPR and NIS2. Incident response readiness is not publicly documented, which could delay handling of security incidents. Overall, the security culture appears cautious but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive cookie policy with user consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations.
  2. Add explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Verein Talking Pictures
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verein Talking Pictures
Description
Talking Pictures is a non-profit association focused on providing image-based communication aids to overcome language barriers in healthcare. It offers a mobile app, thematic picture booklets, and customized communication solutions to support patients and healthcare professionals.
Key services
Talking Pictures app with pictograms and translations, Thematic picture booklets, Custom communication solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.1, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Video HTML5 element, Manifest file for PWA
Platforms
Web, iOS App Store, Google Play Store
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by URL and reCAPTCHA usage)
  • Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise integration for form protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of crossorigin attributes on resources

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise
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 rich content and multiple language options.
  2. Strong focus on healthcare communication aids with clear business purpose.
  3. Use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise enhances form security.
  4. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of Google services.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and transparency of the organization.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn supports trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with standard modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, supplemented by jQuery and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for security. It uses a manifest file indicating PWA capabilities and supports multiple languages with dynamic translation scripts. The site links to native mobile app stores, indicating a multi-platform presence. Performance is moderate with lazy loading images and video content. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Opportunities exist to improve technical SEO, accessibility, and security header implementation to reduce technical debt and enhance resilience.
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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