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Security report for agentur.de

Marktplatz Mittelstand GmbH & Co. KG · Other · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Agentur.de is a German online platform operated by Marktplatz Mittelstand GmbH & Co. KG that connects businesses, freelancers, and private individuals with qualified agencies across various sectors such as online marketing, graphic design, SEO, branding, software development, and more. The platform offers a comprehensive directory with over 70,000 listed agencies and facilitates free, non-binding inquiries for clients, positioning itself as a significant player in the German agency marketplace. The website features professional design, clear navigation, and a user-friendly interface optimized for mobile devices, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, and integrates third-party services like eTracker for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent management. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the business identity, supporting the site's legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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

8 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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 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';…

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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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
28
Average
43

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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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention agentur.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
43
Employees
0
Customers
43
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

2 subdomains affected

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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

Agentur.de operates a B2B and B2C marketplace model, generating value by connecting service seekers with agencies. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive database, transparent user reviews, and certifications that enhance trust. The platform targets German-speaking companies and individuals seeking agency services, offering a free inquiry process to attract users and paid profiles for agencies to increase visibility. Partnerships with certification bodies and integration of affiliate marketing programs like Tradedoubler indicate a diversified revenue and marketing strategy. The presence of a detailed FAQ and user testimonials further supports customer engagement and retention. The company appears medium-sized with a focused market niche in agency services within Germany.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent compliance. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No security policy or incident response contact information is published, which could hinder vulnerability reporting and incident management. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance via OneTrust. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved by adopting additional security best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing data retention policies and more detailed privacy compliance information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Marktplatz Mittelstand GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Agentur.de ist ein Fachportal, das Unternehmen, Selbstständige und Privatpersonen mit qualifizierten Agenturen aus verschiedenen Branchen vernetzt. Es bietet ein umfangreiches Branchenverzeichnis mit über 70.000 gelisteten Fachbetrieben und ermöglicht die unverbindliche Anfrage von Angeboten.
Key services
Online Marketing, Grafikdesign, SEO, Branding & PR, Software Entwicklung, Webdesign, Influencer Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, eTracker (analytics), OneTrust (cookie consent), Cloudinary (image CDN), Heroku (some services), Bootstrap (responsive design)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form inputs with autocomplete and ARIA attributes

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
eTracker
Marketing tools
eTracker, OneTrust
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professional, and targeted at German-speaking business users.
  3. Strong presence of trust signals including certifications and user testimonials.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust integration.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  6. Modern technical stack with responsive design and SEO best practices.
  7. WHOIS data consistent with business identity and domain legitimacy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and responsive design framework (Bootstrap) with optimized mobile support and good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). It integrates third-party services such as eTracker for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a mature approach to user tracking and privacy. Hosting details are not explicit but some services run on Heroku. Performance is moderate with preconnect hints to CDNs and image hosting on Cloudinary. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and labels are present, supporting usability. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced by adding explicit security headers and improving incident response readiness.
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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