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Security report for westermann-schweiz.ch

Westermann Schweiz AG · Education · Switzerland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Westermann Schweiz AG is a reputable Swiss educational publisher offering a wide range of print and digital learning materials across all school levels. Their portfolio includes well-known imprints such as SCHUBI, WSS, and KLV, targeting educators, parents, students, and therapists. The company maintains a strong market position within the Swiss education sector, supported by a professional website with comprehensive product information, customer services, and digital learning solutions. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks, analytics tools, and responsive design, ensuring good performance and accessibility. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though formal security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with GDPR requirements.

Scanned

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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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  • 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
85
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
81

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

Westermann Schweiz operates in the education sector with a medium-sized business model focused on publishing and distributing educational content. Their competitive advantage lies in their diversified product range, including print and digital media, and strong brand presence through multiple imprints. The company targets a broad audience from early childhood educators to vocational training professionals. They maintain active engagement through social media, newsletters, and events, indicating a growth-oriented and customer-centric approach. The parent company, Westermann Gruppe, supports their operations, providing a stable corporate structure. The website reflects a mature digital presence with integrated e-commerce and customer account management.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented according to GDPR standards. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. The use of third-party marketing and analytics scripts is managed with user consent. Security headers are not explicitly detected, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from enhanced policy disclosures and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Provide a dedicated security contact email (e.g., security@westermann-schweiz.ch) for vulnerability reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Westermann Schweiz AG
Description
Westermann Schweiz und deren Verlagsmarken SCHUBI, WSS und KLV entwickeln hochwertige Lern- und Lehrmittel sowie digitale Lernangebote für alle Schulstufen.
Key services
Print and digital learning materials, Educational games, School supplies, Digital learning platforms, Customer and school consulting, Events and webinars
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Econda Analytics, Remixicon fonts, Custom CSS, Lazy loading images
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login forms with OAuth2

Analytics and tracking

Services
Econda
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Remarketing, Facebook Pixel, YouTube
Marketing tools
Econda Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on educational content and services.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms in place.
  4. Multiple social media channels actively linked.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front end with lazy loading images and responsive design, ensuring good user experience across devices. Analytics are implemented via Econda, complemented by marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel, all managed through a granular cookie consent mechanism. The site lacks explicit CMS identification but shows custom development with modular CSS and JavaScript. Performance is moderate with potential for optimization. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and keyboard navigation are present, supporting inclusive design. Hosting and backend details are not disclosed, limiting deeper infrastructure analysis.
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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