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Security report for a-gain.guide

A–Gain Guide · Other · Germany

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

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

A–Gain Guide is a digital platform focused on promoting sustainable fashion practices in Berlin and Hamburg by providing users with resources such as maps of repair shops, secondhand stores, and upcycling designers, as well as guides on clothing reuse and CO2 savings. The platform targets environmentally conscious consumers seeking to extend the life of their clothing. Technically, the website is built on Kirby CMS, uses modern JavaScript libraries like Glide.js for UI components, and integrates Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers could be improved. WHOIS data is limited due to TLD restrictions but the domain appears legitimate and consistent with the business profile. Overall, the platform demonstrates a professional and trustworthy presence in the niche sustainable fashion market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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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  • 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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
57

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

The A–Gain Guide operates as a niche digital service in the sustainability sector, focusing on circular economy principles for fashion in Berlin and Hamburg. Its business model centers on providing informational and mapping services to consumers and local service providers, fostering community engagement through social media and newsletters. The platform benefits from partnerships with local sustainability organizations like Circular Berlin, enhancing credibility and reach. The presence of testimonials and partner logos indicates active community involvement and trust. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a primarily digital-first engagement approach. Growth potential exists in expanding city coverage and deepening service provider networks.

Security posture

The website maintains a solid security baseline with HTTPS enabled and a cookie consent modal supporting privacy compliance. However, no explicit security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options) were detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, indicating room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. The use of Matomo analytics aligns with privacy-conscious tracking practices. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small digital platform but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for users with disabilities.
  5. Expand contact information availability, including verified company emails or phone numbers, to improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
A–Gain Guide
Description
Die digitale Plattform für eine nachhaltige Nutzung von Mode zeigt Dir neue Wege für Deine gebrauchte Kleidung in Berlin.
Key services
Map of repair shops, secondhand stores, upcycling designers, Guide with solutions for clothing reuse and CO2 savings, Repair price check, Knowledge base with tips and inspiration, Newsletter and social media engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Kirby CMS, Glide.js, Matomo Analytics, Google Fonts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent modal implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, Mailchimp (newsletter)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German language
  2. Focus on sustainable fashion reuse and repair in Berlin and Hamburg
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and analytics
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy implemented
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected
  6. WHOIS data limited but no red flags in website content
  7. Strong social media presence and community testimonials
  8. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and lightweight CMS (Kirby) combined with JavaScript libraries like Glide.js for interactive sliders and Matomo for analytics, indicating a focus on performance and privacy. The site loads external fonts from Google Fonts and uses SVG graphics for illustrations, supporting scalability and visual quality. Cookie consent is managed via a custom modal plugin. The site is mobile responsive and well-structured with semantic HTML5 elements. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by image sizes and external resources. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available from the content.
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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