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Security report for aaf-gmbh.de

AAF - Auricher Aufzüge und Elektrotechnik Service GmbH · Transportation · Germany

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

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AAF - Auricher Aufzüge und Elektrotechnik Service GmbH is a specialized service provider based in Aurich, Germany, focusing on elevator systems and electrical engineering solutions. Founded in 2003, the company offers a comprehensive range of services including installation, modernization, maintenance, and emergency call systems for elevators and electrical installations. Their market position is that of a regional expert with a dedicated team of 10 skilled employees, serving clients primarily in northern Germany. The website reflects a professional business with clear service offerings and a strong emphasis on customer support and technical expertise. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and several reputable plugins, including a GDPR-compliant cookie consent tool. The site is moderately performant, mobile-optimized, and uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. However, some advanced security headers are missing, and no explicit security or incident response policies are published. The site does not appear to use extensive analytics or tracking, aligning with privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes a cookie consent mechanism, but lacks a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. The WHOIS data shows a domain age consistent with the company's founding date, supporting legitimacy, though registrant details are minimal. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional image with good privacy compliance and a solid technical foundation. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency could further enhance the security posture and trustworthiness.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
100
Average
55

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

Breach exposure

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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

AAF GmbH operates in the transportation and energy sectors, specializing in elevator and electrical services. Their competitive advantage lies in their regional focus, experienced leadership, and comprehensive service offerings including 24/7 emergency support. The business model centers on service contracts, modernization projects, and new installations, targeting building owners, operators, and construction clients in northern Germany. Growth indicators include a stable team and continuous training. The company maintains a straightforward partnership ecosystem with no publicly listed subsidiaries or partners. The website supports their market presence with detailed service descriptions and contact options, though lacks broader digital marketing or social media engagement.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website uses HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism, indicating baseline security and privacy awareness. However, the absence of advanced security headers and a formal vulnerability disclosure process suggests room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Incident response readiness is not publicly documented, which could be a compliance gap under GDPR and NIS2 frameworks. The security culture appears focused on operational reliability (e.g., 24/7 emergency service) but lacks visible digital security policies. Enhancing security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and conducting regular security audits are recommended to elevate the security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy.
  2. Publish a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  4. Establish and communicate an incident response plan with dedicated contact channels for security incidents.
  5. Enhance website accessibility and SEO optimization to improve user experience and search visibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AAF - Auricher Aufzüge und Elektrotechnik Service GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AAF - Auricher Aufzüge und Elektrotechnik Service GmbH
Description
Dienstleistungsunternehmen im norddeutschen Raum spezialisiert auf Aufzüge und Elektrotechnik mit 10 Mitarbeitern, bietet maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für Personenaufzüge, Lastenaufzüge, Homelifte, Plattformlifte und Elektrotechnik inklusive Wartung, Reparatur und Notrufservice.
Key services
Personenaufzüge, Lastenaufzüge, Homelifte, Plattformlifte, Elektrotechnik Neubauten, Modernisierung und Reparatur, Wartung und Notrufservice
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Font Awesome, Premium Addons for Elementor, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
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 challenge.
  2. Content is in German and professionally presented.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, address, and contact form.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. Use of modern WordPress plugins and Elementor builder.
  8. No social media links detected in provided content.
  9. No analytics or tracking scripts detected beyond cookie consent.
  10. Good mobile optimization and responsive design.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor page builder and several well-known plugins such as Premium Addons and Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent. The hosting is provided by rzone.de, as indicated by the nameservers. The site uses jQuery and Font Awesome for UI elements. Performance is moderate with video backgrounds and image carousels, which may impact load times. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. Accessibility features are minimal but present. Technical risks include potential plugin vulnerabilities and missing security headers. Modernization opportunities include improving performance optimization and enhancing security configurations.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 55/100Medium31 findingsView report
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