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Security report for utzmedien.com

UTZ MEDIEN AG · Technology · Switzerland

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

UTZ MEDIEN AG is a Swiss digital agency specializing in innovative web design, TYPO3 portal development, AI integration, and SEO services. With over 20 years of experience and a portfolio including notable clients such as SAP and Roche, the company positions itself as a trusted partner for comprehensive digital solutions. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence, leveraging TYPO3 CMS and integrating analytics tools like Google Analytics and Matomo. Privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are well implemented, indicating a strong commitment to GDPR compliance. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises questions about domain legitimacy, which should be further investigated. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, but the lack of explicit security headers and incident response information suggests room for improvement. Overall, UTZ MEDIEN AG demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and business model with minor security and compliance gaps.

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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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';…

  3. 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

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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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
45

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 · found on this site
  • 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 company operates in the technology sector as a small-sized digital agency founded in 2008. It serves business clients seeking digital transformation through web design, CMS development, AI consulting, and SEO optimization. The agency's competitive advantage lies in its long-standing experience, comprehensive service offering, and a strong client portfolio. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based web development, consulting, and ongoing SEO services. The partnership ecosystem includes integration with marketing tools like CampaignMonitor and MailChimp. The website's clear navigation, professional content, and client references support a credible market position. Growth indicators include AI integration services and multilingual project capabilities. Strategic observations suggest focusing on enhancing security transparency and domain legitimacy to strengthen trust further.

Security posture

UTZ MEDIEN AG exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the absence of common security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is evident but could be enhanced by publishing detailed data retention and incident response procedures. The security culture appears professional but would benefit from explicit communication of security practices and certifications.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration data to ensure domain legitimacy and trustworthiness.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
UTZ MEDIEN AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
UTZ MEDIEN AG
Description
UTZ MEDIEN erstellt innovative Webseiten, entwickelt spezialisierte Portale und bietet professionelle Beratung für Ihren multimedialen Auftritt im Internet.
Key services
Webdesign, TYPO3 development, KI-Beratung & Integration, Suchmaschinenoptimierung (SEO)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, Google Analytics, Matomo
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
CampaignMonitor, MailChimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. Professional digital agency focused on web and AI solutions
  4. Strong cookie consent and privacy policy presence
  5. WHOIS data missing, raising domain legitimacy questions
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info found
  7. Good use of modern web technologies and CMS
  8. Clear contact information with physical address and phone
  9. Social media presence limited to Facebook
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, utilizing PHP, MySQL, and modern front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and AngularJS. It integrates analytics platforms such as Google Analytics and Matomo, and marketing tools like CampaignMonitor and MailChimp. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and includes multimedia content such as video backgrounds. Performance is moderate, with compressed CSS and JS assets. The technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from improved accessibility and security header implementation. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical stack supports a professional digital agency presence with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
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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