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Security report for vrijsselland.nl

Veiligheidsregio IJsselland · Government · Netherlands

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Veiligheidsregio IJsselland is a regional government safety organization serving approximately 500,000 inhabitants across multiple municipalities in the Netherlands. The organization collaborates with fire departments, medical assistance (GHOR), municipalities, and other safety partners to ensure public safety and emergency preparedness. The website provides comprehensive information about safety themes, crisis management, and community engagement, targeting residents and local authorities in the IJsselland region. The business model is focused on public service and regional safety coordination, positioning itself as a trusted government entity in the safety sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Yootheme theme and leverages modern web technologies including UIkit for UI components, Google Analytics and Tag Manager for analytics, Hotjar for user behavior insights, and Complianz for GDPR cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure suitable for a government organization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with good SSL configuration and employs privacy-conscious analytics settings such as IP anonymization. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented with opt-in features, supporting GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not visibly configured and could be improved. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the website demonstrates a strong security posture, good privacy compliance, and professional business credibility. The domain registration details align well with the organization's identity, reinforcing trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, maintaining up-to-date software, and publishing a formal security policy to further strengthen the security culture and transparency.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

5 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 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

  4. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
60

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

Veiligheidsregio IJsselland operates as a regional government safety authority, providing emergency management and public safety services to a large population in the Netherlands. Its competitive advantage lies in its official mandate and collaboration with multiple municipalities and safety partners. The business model is publicly funded and focused on safety coordination rather than commercial revenue. The website supports recruitment efforts and public awareness campaigns, indicating growth and community engagement. The organization maintains a broad partnership ecosystem including fire departments, medical responders, and local governments. The digital presence is professional and aligned with government standards, supporting its operational transparency and public trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, anonymized analytics, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent. The absence of explicit security headers like CSP and X-Frame-Options is a minor gap that should be addressed to mitigate risks such as clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found. The use of reputable plugins and analytics tools indicates a controlled environment. Incident response contact information and a formal security policy are not present, which could improve readiness and transparency. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but could benefit from enhanced header policies and documented security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact details on the website.
  3. Ensure all WordPress core, themes, and plugins are regularly updated to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify risks.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing data retention policies and detailed privacy notices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Veiligheidsregio IJsselland
Description
Veiligheidsregio IJsselland is er voor de 500.000 inwoners in de regio. Daarin werken we samen met brandweer, GHOR, gemeenten en andere veiligheidspartners
Key services
Emergency preparedness, Fire department coordination, GHOR (Medical Assistance in Accidents and Disasters), Crisis management, Public safety information and awareness
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yootheme theme, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Complianz GDPR plugin, Jetpack
Frameworks
UIkit
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP anonymization in Google Analytics
  • Cookie consent management with opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Complianz)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Jetpack Statistics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Jetpack Statistics
Marketing tools
Hotjar, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional government safety authority site serving multiple municipalities in the Netherlands.
  2. Content is in Dutch and well-structured with clear navigation and relevant safety information.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with high confidence of GDPR compliance.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity detected.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools with privacy considerations.
  6. Social media presence is consistent with official government communication channels.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable WordPress platform using the Yootheme theme and UIkit framework, providing a responsive and accessible user interface. Analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Complianz are integrated with privacy considerations. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site uses modern image formats (WebP) and lazy loading for efficiency. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the infrastructure supports HTTPS and standard security practices. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and further optimize performance.
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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