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Security report for virksomhedsguiden.dk

Erhvervsstyrelsen · Government · Denmark

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Virksomhedsguiden.dk is an official Danish government platform operated by Erhvervsstyrelsen, providing comprehensive business support, guidance, and tools for entrepreneurs and companies. The website serves as a centralized resource for knowledge on starting, operating, and developing businesses in Denmark, targeting startups and established enterprises alike. It holds a strong market position as a trusted government service with a clear focus on business development and support. Technically, the site employs modern frontend technologies such as Vue.js, integrates analytics via Piwik PRO, and uses Tableau and Vimeo for data visualization and video content respectively. The site is well-optimized for mobile and accessibility, with good SEO practices and a professional design. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements a robust cookie consent mechanism, and avoids exposing sensitive data, although it could improve by enabling DNSSEC and adding explicit security headers. Overall, the domain registration data aligns with the website's government affiliation, confirming its legitimacy and trustworthiness. The site does not exhibit any blocking or WAF challenges, allowing full content accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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. 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 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. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
77

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 platform operates under the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) and focuses on providing essential business support services, including startup guidance, operational tools, and development resources. Its business model is government-funded, aimed at facilitating entrepreneurship and business growth within Denmark. The target audience includes entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses seeking official guidance and resources. The platform maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with analytics and cookie consent providers, ensuring compliance and data-driven insights. The absence of commercial advertising and affiliate programs aligns with its government service nature. The platform's longevity since 2000 and consistent branding reinforce its authoritative market presence.

Security posture

Virksomhedsguiden.dk demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS enforcement and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that complies with GDPR. The use of reputable analytics services like Piwik PRO and transparent privacy policies further enhance trust. However, the site lacks explicit security policy documentation and incident response contact channels, which are recommended for improved transparency and readiness. DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a potential area for DNS security enhancement. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for a government service platform.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance domain name system security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish explicit security policies and incident response procedures to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider providing clear contact information for security incidents, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Maintain regular security audits and update third-party libraries to prevent potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Erhvervsstyrelsen
Description
Find viden og værktøjer om start, drift og udvikling af din virksomhed. Virksomhedsguiden samler værktøjer og vejledning til iværksættere og virksomheder.
Key services
Business support, Guidance for startups, Tools for business development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Piwik PRO, Tableau, Vimeo
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official Danish government business support platform
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms implemented
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found on the analyzed page
  4. Uses modern frontend technology (Vue.js) and analytics (Piwik PRO)
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges
  6. No terms of service or explicit security policy pages detected
  7. Strong branding consistency and professional design
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack centered around Vue.js for frontend rendering, supported by various JavaScript modules and CSS assets. Analytics are handled by Piwik PRO, ensuring privacy-focused data collection. Embedded services include Tableau for data visualization and Vimeo for video content delivery. The site is well-structured with appropriate meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data for SEO and social media integration. Performance is moderate, with indications of mobile optimization and accessibility features. The absence of a known CMS suggests a custom or proprietary content management solution. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but the domain is stable and long-standing. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience.
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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