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Security report for aprilagentur.de

april agentur · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and Network security.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

April Agentur is a small creative agency based in Germany specializing in user-friendly and contemporary web development, brand design, photography, motion design, print, and social media marketing. The company targets businesses and organizations seeking tailored communication strategies and high-recognition branding solutions. Their portfolio includes diverse clients, indicating a solid market position within the media and creative sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries and privacy-focused analytics (Matomo). The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though lacking explicit privacy policies and security headers. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, but could improve compliance and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 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 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. 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
100
Security headers
65
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
69

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

April Agentur operates as a creative agency offering integrated analog and digital communication services. Their business model revolves around customized design and marketing solutions, leveraging a portfolio that includes public institutions and private companies. The agency maintains a blog to share industry insights, enhancing their thought leadership. They utilize Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant consent management and Matomo for analytics, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. The hosting is managed via rzone.de, a known German hosting provider. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for contact via forms, which may impact direct client engagement. No evident partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the data.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism via Borlabs Cookie, which is a positive indicator for GDPR compliance. Matomo analytics is used, which is privacy-friendly compared to other analytics platforms. However, the absence of explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages is a compliance gap. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could improve protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. Incident response and security policy information are not published, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with better documentation and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy detailing data processing and user rights to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.
  3. Implement security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen web security.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
april agentur
Description
Wir entwickeln benutzerfreundliche und zeitgemäße Webseiten und gestalten Marken und Firmen mit hohem Wiedererkennungswert und ästhetischem Anspruch bis ins Detail.
Key services
Web development, Brand design, Photography, Motion design, Print, Social media marketing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Borlabs Cookie Consent, Splide.js (carousel), Lity (lightbox)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Cookie consent is implemented with Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found.
  4. Contact information is primarily via contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found in the HTML.
  5. Uses Matomo for analytics, indicating privacy-conscious tracking.
  6. No security headers detected in provided data; SSL is enabled.
  7. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  8. Business operates in media/creative agency sector in Germany.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with jQuery and several JavaScript libraries such as Splide.js for carousels and Lity for lightboxes. It uses Matomo for analytics and Borlabs Cookie for consent management, indicating a modern and privacy-aware tech stack. Hosting is provided by rzone.de, a German hosting provider, which aligns with the site's German language and target audience. The site is mobile-optimized and includes SEO-friendly meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with asynchronous script loading and lazy loading of images. Accessibility is basic, with room for improvement in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience but could benefit from enhanced security headers and accessibility features.
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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