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Security report for zell.ch

Gemeinde Zell ZH · Government · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

60/100

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

The website www.zell.ch serves as the official digital presence of the Gemeinde Zell ZH, a small Swiss municipality. It provides comprehensive information about the community, including local governance, services, events, and economic activities. The site targets local residents, businesses, and visitors seeking municipal information or services. The business model is centered on public service delivery and community engagement, positioning the municipality as a trusted local authority. Technically, the website employs a modern CMS platform (i-web CMS) with a clean HTML5 and CSS3 implementation, leveraging JavaScript modules and Matomo analytics for visitor insights. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical debt observed. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses secure login forms. However, it lacks explicit security headers and does not publish a dedicated security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is addressed with a clear privacy and cookie policy, including user consent for analytics. Overall, the website is a well-maintained, trustworthy municipal portal with a strong focus on community service. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency and header implementation could further enhance its security posture and user trust.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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  • 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
0
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
Average
60

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 zell.ch, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Gemeinde Zell ZH operates as a local government entity providing essential services to its residents and businesses. Its market position is that of a primary information and service hub for the community. The website supports economic development through sections on business promotion and energy initiatives. Revenue streams are typical of municipal budgets, not commercial sales. The target audience includes local citizens, municipal employees, and regional visitors. Growth indicators include active event promotion and digital service offerings such as online forms and newsletters. The partnership ecosystem includes local emergency services (e.g., Feuerwehr Zell) and regional service providers. The municipality demonstrates a commitment to digital engagement and community support through its online presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and secure form handling. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which limits transparency and preparedness. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced header policies and published security contacts to improve incident response readiness and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing contact channels for security incidents (e.g., security@zell.ch or abuse@zell.ch).
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Gemeinde Zell ZH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gemeinde Zell ZH
Description
Die Website bietet umfassende Informationen zur Gemeinde Zell ZH, inklusive Dienstleistungen, Politik, Verwaltung, Wirtschaft, Leben & Gesellschaft sowie Veranstaltungen und Neuigkeiten.
Key services
Online-Schalter für Dienstleistungen, Informationen zu Politik & Verwaltung, Veranstaltungsankündigungen, Wirtschaftsförderung, Raumreservationen, Newsletter-Abonnements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, JavaScript ES Modules, CSS3, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login form present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in German targeting local Swiss community.
  3. Clear and structured navigation with multiple service sections.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics with user consent mechanism.
  5. No social media links detected.
  6. Contact information is prominently displayed in footer.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present.
  9. No certifications or compliance badges displayed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the i-web CMS platform, utilizing modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript ES modules. It integrates Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious visitor tracking with user consent. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with a clear semantic structure and navigation. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. The absence of advanced frameworks or heavy third-party libraries reduces complexity and potential vulnerabilities. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and implement additional technical SEO enhancements.
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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