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Security report for vszgb.ch

Verband Schwyzer Gemeinden und Bezirke (VSZGB) · Government · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Verband Schwyzer Gemeinden und Bezirke (VSZGB) is a regional non-profit association representing the interests of municipalities and districts within the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The website serves as an informational portal providing news, events, training opportunities, and administrative resources targeted at local government officials and stakeholders. The organization positions itself as a key regional actor supporting municipal governance and administration through services such as seminars, a municipal handbook, and a job placement service. Technically, the website is built on the DotNetNuke CMS platform, leveraging ASP.NET technologies and common JavaScript libraries like jQuery. While the site is functional and moderately optimized for performance and mobile use, it shows signs of dated technology and lacks advanced accessibility features. The presence of a cookie consent banner via PrivacyBee indicates attention to privacy compliance, though no advanced analytics or tracking tools are detected. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent, but lacks visible security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. The WHOIS data aligns well with the website's claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the website is a credible and professional resource for its target audience, with room for technical and security improvements to enhance user experience and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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 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';…

  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

  3. 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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  • 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
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
56

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

VSZGB operates as a small, important entity within the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on municipal representation and administrative support in Canton Schwyz. Its business model centers on providing services and information to local government bodies, including training, event organization, and resource publication. The website reflects a stable market position as a regional association with a clear target audience of municipal officials. The lack of commercial advertising or affiliate programs aligns with its non-profit status. The organization maintains partnerships with related service domains such as the municipal handbook site. Growth indicators include regular newsletters and scheduled events, suggesting active engagement with its constituency. Strategically, VSZGB benefits from clear branding consistency and trust signals such as official contact details and transparent organizational information. However, the absence of detailed security policies and incident response mechanisms may be a gap in governance best practices. Enhancing digital maturity through modernization of the tech stack and improved mobile and accessibility features could support future growth and stakeholder engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism in place, reflecting compliance with basic privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, the absence of key security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options) and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate areas for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. The site does not appear to use extensive tracking or analytics, reducing privacy risks. The WHOIS data is consistent and transparent, supporting domain legitimacy. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious registrations were found. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a non-profit government association website but would benefit from enhanced technical controls and documented security governance to mitigate risks and improve stakeholder trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Add essential HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Regularly update and audit third-party libraries and CMS components to avoid vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance mobile responsiveness and accessibility to improve user experience and compliance with accessibility standards.
  5. Consider adding terms of service and more detailed privacy documentation to increase transparency and legal compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Verband Schwyzer Gemeinden und Bezirke
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verband Schwyzer Gemeinden und Bezirke (VSZGB)
Description
Der vszgb ist der Interessenvertreter der Schwyzer Gemeinden und Bezirke. Geschäftsstelle vszgb, Gemeindeverwaltung, Postfach 67, 6418 Rothenthurm.
Key services
Representation of municipalities and districts, News and event information, Training and seminars, Administration school, Municipal handbook, Job placement service
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
DotNetNuke (DNN), jQuery, Telerik.Web.UI, EasyDNNnews, PrivacyBee cookie banner
Frameworks
DotNetNuke CMS
Platforms
Microsoft ASP.NET
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
PrivacyBee
Marketing tools
PrivacyBee cookie banner
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses DotNetNuke CMS with dated but functional technology stack.
  2. Content is primarily in German targeting Swiss local government entities.
  3. Clear contact information and organizational transparency.
  4. Cookie consent implemented via PrivacyBee.
  5. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected beyond cookie consent.
  9. Mobile optimization is basic but functional.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the DotNetNuke CMS platform using ASP.NET technology, with client-side scripts including jQuery and Telerik UI components. The presence of EasyDNNnews modules indicates modular content management for news and events. The site uses a PrivacyBee cookie banner for consent management, indicating awareness of privacy requirements. Performance is moderate with some legacy scripts and styles, and mobile optimization is basic but functional. Accessibility features are minimal, with some ARIA roles and access keys present but no advanced accessibility enhancements. SEO is basic with meta description and keywords but no Open Graph or JSON-LD structured data detected. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, and no advanced CDN or security services like WAFs are detected. The site could benefit from modernization of its tech stack and improved front-end optimization to enhance speed and user 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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