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Security report for aktiv-gegen-missbrauch-elkb.de

Fachstelle für den Umgang mit sexualisierter Gewalt der ELKB · Government · Germany

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Fachstelle für den Umgang mit sexualisierter Gewalt der ELKB is a specialized non-profit entity operating under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria (ELKB). It provides comprehensive support services including counseling for victims of sexualized violence, advisory roles in suspected cases, prevention work, and material assistance. The organization targets victims, church communities, and affiliated institutions, positioning itself as a trusted resource within the religious and social support sector in Germany. The website reflects a professional and well-branded digital presence with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to its audience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern theme (Avada) and utilizes plugins for SEO (Yoast), analytics (Matomo), accessibility, and newsletter management (CleverReach). Hosting is provided by Contabo, with domain registration consistent with the organization's identity. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, though performance is moderate. Privacy considerations are evident through the use of Matomo with disabled cookies, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a noted gap. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the lack of security headers and absence of published security or incident response policies indicate areas for improvement. Overall, the site maintains a high level of trustworthiness and professionalism, suitable for its sensitive and important mission. Risk assessment shows no critical vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, adding cookie consent for GDPR compliance, publishing security policies, and considering a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to enhance transparency and trust.

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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

6 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

    • 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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

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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
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
55
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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 Fachstelle operates within the government/non-profit sector focused on sexualized violence prevention and support within the ELKB. Its competitive advantage lies in its official backing by the ELKB and specialized services tailored to victims and church institutions. The business model is service-oriented, funded likely through church and governmental budgets. Target customers include victims, church staff, and affiliated organizations. Growth indicators include active event postings, training offers, and a newsletter. Partnerships with Diakonie Bayern and ELKB umbrella sites strengthen its ecosystem. The organization's operations emphasize trust, confidentiality, and professional support, positioning it as a key player in its niche within Bavaria.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and privacy-conscious analytics usage. No exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy is published, which could impact preparedness and transparency. GDPR compliance is mostly met but lacks explicit cookie consent. Overall, the security culture appears responsible but could benefit from formalized policies and technical enhancements to harden the site further.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR requirements and improve user transparency.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to demonstrate preparedness and build trust.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update plugins and themes to mitigate risks from outdated components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Fachstelle für den Umgang mit sexualisierter Gewalt in der ELKB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fachstelle für den Umgang mit sexualisierter Gewalt der ELKB
Description
Wir beraten Betroffene von sexualisierter Gewalt, sind Ansprechpersonen bei Verdachtsfällen und organisieren die Präventionsarbeit der ELKB.
Key services
Beratung für Betroffene, Ansprechpersonen bei Verdachtsfällen, Präventionsarbeit und Schulungen, Materielle Hilfen, Meldestelle und Anerkennungskommission
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Yoast SEO plugin, Matomo Analytics, jQuery, Avada Theme, Simple Download Monitor plugin, WP Accessibility plugin, CleverReach plugin, WP Timelines plugin
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo with disabled cookies for privacy
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
CleverReach (newsletter)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional, official platform for the ELKB's Fachstelle for sexualized violence.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and targeted at victims and church communities.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Good use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  5. Contact information is clear and includes multiple channels.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism found, which is a GDPR compliance gap.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. Use of Matomo analytics with disabled cookies indicates privacy awareness.
  9. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Avada theme, supported by a suite of plugins for SEO, accessibility, analytics, and newsletter management. Hosting is provided by Contabo, a reputable provider. The site uses jQuery and standard web technologies, with responsive design and accessibility features implemented. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich media content and plugin usage. Structured data via JSON-LD is well implemented, aiding SEO. There is no indication of technical debt or deprecated technologies, but security header implementation is lacking. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and supports the business goals effectively.
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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