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Security report for websiteout.net

WebsiteOut · Technology · France

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

WebsiteOut is a French web hosting provider established since 1999, offering comprehensive hosting services including domain registration, free SSL certificates, email hosting, and CMS installation support. The company targets individuals, small businesses, and professionals seeking affordable and quality web hosting solutions. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and good content relevance, primarily in French. Technically, the site uses Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Cloudflare DNS, with a Revolution Slider framework for UI elements. Performance and mobile optimization are moderate to good. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers. Privacy compliance is weak due to absence of privacy and cookie policies. Contact information is limited to a contact form with no direct emails or phone numbers visible. Overall, the site is trustworthy and safe, with no adult or questionable content detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

7 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 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • 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

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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
45
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
52
After the cap
49

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

WebsiteOut holds a stable market position as a small-sized French web hosting provider with a long operational history. Their business model focuses on providing all-inclusive hosting packages with domain registration and SSL certificates included, appealing to a broad audience from individuals to small enterprises. The company emphasizes quality, affordability, and technical support availability 24/7. They maintain partnerships such as supporting the Ladies Learning Code project, indicating community engagement. Revenue streams likely derive from hosting subscriptions and domain registrations. The absence of direct contact details and privacy policies suggests room for improvement in customer engagement and compliance. No evident use of analytics or marketing tools indicates a low digital marketing footprint.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security posture. HTTPS is enforced with free SSL certificates, and the domain is protected against unauthorized transfers. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options reduce the overall security robustness. No incident response or security policy information is published, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are present. The site does not expose sensitive data or show signs of vulnerabilities in the visible content. Privacy compliance is weak, which could pose regulatory risks. Overall, the security maturity is adequate but could be significantly improved with standard best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  4. Provide direct contact information including company emails and phone numbers to enhance credibility and customer support.
  5. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response contact channels to demonstrate security readiness and transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WebsiteOut
Description
WebsiteOut is a web hosting provider specializing in comprehensive hosting solutions including domain registration, SSL certificates, email hosting, and CMS installations. They target personal and professional websites with a focus on quality and affordability.
Key services
Domain name registration, Free SSL certificates, Email hosting with personalized addresses, Apache/PHP/MySQL hosting, CMS installation (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.), Server optimization and monitoring, Technical support 24/7, Free site transfer
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Apache, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, FontAwesome, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Revolution Slider
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Free SSL certificates provided
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. Contact information is limited to a contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  4. Website is in French and targets French-speaking customers.
  5. No social media links or company emails explicitly found.
  6. Website uses Cloudflare DNS but no advanced security headers detected.
  7. Offers free SSL certificates and domain registration included in hosting plans.
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  9. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
  10. Content is professional and relevant to web hosting services.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a traditional LAMP stack (Apache, PHP, MySQL) with frontend enhancements using jQuery and FontAwesome icons. The use of Revolution Slider indicates reliance on third-party UI components. Hosting DNS is managed via Cloudflare, improving DNS reliability but without DNSSEC enabled. The site is moderately optimized for mobile devices and SEO, with proper meta tags and responsive design elements. Performance is moderate, with no evident heavy scripts or analytics slowing the site. The absence of modern JavaScript frameworks or CMS detected suggests a custom or lightweight platform. Technical debt appears low, but modernization opportunities include adding security headers, privacy compliance features, and enhanced accessibility support.
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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