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Security report for visit.brussels

visit.brussels · Hospitality · Belgium

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Visit.brussels is the official tourism website for the Brussels region, providing comprehensive information on attractions, events, dining, and cultural experiences. It serves as a key resource for tourists and visitors, positioning itself as an authoritative and trusted source in the hospitality and government tourism sector. The website is well-structured, multilingual, and professionally designed to cater to a broad international audience. Technically, it leverages Adobe Experience Manager as its CMS and integrates modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security headers, and uses a robust cookie consent mechanism, indicating a strong security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected, and the WHOIS data confirms the legitimacy and consistency of the domain registration. Overall, visit.brussels demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance, making it a reliable platform for visitors seeking information about Brussels.

Scanned

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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

2 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

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
55
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
79

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention visit.brussels, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
80
Employees
0
Customers
46
Third parties
34
Weak passwords
10%

4 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The website operates as a destination marketing organization under the Brussels Regional Public Service, focusing on promoting tourism and cultural activities in Brussels. Its business model revolves around providing information, event promotion, and ticketing services, supported by partnerships with ticketing platforms like ticketing.brussels. The site targets tourists, families, and cultural enthusiasts, offering detailed guides and event calendars. Its market position is strong as the official tourism portal, supported by consistent branding and comprehensive content. The use of multiple languages and integration with social media channels enhances its reach and engagement. The organization benefits from government backing, which adds to its credibility and stability in the tourism sector.

Security posture

Visit.brussels exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and a comprehensive set of security headers including Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. The site uses a reputable cookie consent management system (CookiePro) ensuring GDPR compliance and user privacy. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the site lacks a publicly visible security policy or vulnerability disclosure page, which could enhance transparency and incident response readiness. The presence of multiple third-party tracking scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security measures are robust for a public-facing tourism website, with room for improvement in formal security documentation and incident response visibility.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user protections.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts to improve trust and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize website performance and accessibility to maintain high user experience standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Brussels Regional Public Service
VAT number
BE 0403.227.515
Registration number
0403.227.515
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
visit.brussels
Description
Brussels is rich in history, architecture, gastronomy, culture and so much more. Warm, welcoming and quirky, Brussels is a bustling city where there’s always something to discover.
Key services
Tourism information, Event listings, Attraction guides, Dining recommendations, Ticketing services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Adobe Helix RUM, CookiePro Consent Management
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Adobe Helix RUM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight
Marketing tools
CookiePro Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official tourism website for Brussels with multilingual support.
  2. Comprehensive cookie and privacy management implemented.
  3. Use of multiple reputable analytics and marketing tools.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Good technical and security posture with modern CMS.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, indicating a high level of technical maturity. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing technologies such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Adobe Helix RUM for performance monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, supporting a broad user base. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times due to multiple third-party scripts. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified but appears professional and stable. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively, with opportunities for performance tuning and enhanced security documentation.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 78/100Low28 findingsView report
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