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Security report for as-corporate-solutions.de

Axel Springer Corporate Solutions · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Axel Springer Corporate Solutions is a large, Germany-based media and corporate communication service provider, operating as a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE. The company specializes in full-service communication solutions including corporate platforms, B2B marketing, content marketing, internal communications, and sustainability reporting. Their website reflects a professional and modern digital presence with strong branding and client testimonials, indicating a solid market position. Technically, the website employs a variety of modern JavaScript libraries and animation frameworks, ensuring a smooth user experience with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and displays a TISAX certification, demonstrating commitment to information security standards. However, there is room for improvement in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the website is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and provides a good user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

5 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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
100
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
40
Average
62

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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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company targets corporate clients and enterprises seeking sophisticated communication and marketing services. Their business model is service-oriented, leveraging the strong Axel Springer brand. The website's integration with HubSpot for meetings and SmartRecruiters for job postings indicates a mature digital ecosystem. The presence of client case studies and awards suggests competitive advantages in quality and innovation. The company maintains active social media channels and a cookie consent mechanism, reflecting awareness of privacy and marketing trends. No suspicious domains or questionable practices were detected, supporting a credible business profile.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. The display of TISAX certification is a strong trust signal for information security. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) and lack of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy are gaps. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. The site uses Matomo analytics, which can be privacy-friendly if configured properly. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing security policies and improving technical security controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness for security incidents.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics to ensure privacy compliance and minimize tracking risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Axel Springer Corporate Solutions
Description
Axel Springer Corporate Solutions offers full-service communication solutions focused on sustainable and successful communication. They provide corporate platforms, B2B marketing, content marketing, internal communications, annual reports, and sustainability communications.
Key services
Corporate Platforms, B2B Marketing, Content Marketing, Internal Communications, Annual Reports, Sustainability Communications
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, GSAP, Lottie, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Splide, Embla Carousel, Lenis (smooth scrolling), Matomo Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • TISAX certification displayed

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Tag Manager
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Professional corporate website with strong branding and consistent design.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed user options.
  4. No explicit terms of service page found.
  5. Contact information is primarily via contact page and social media links; no direct emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and animation frameworks.
  7. TISAX certification displayed indicating attention to information security standards.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-heavy front-end with libraries such as GSAP for animations, Lottie for vector animations, and Embla Carousel for sliders. It integrates Matomo Tag Manager for analytics and HubSpot for meeting scheduling, indicating a well-integrated marketing stack. The site is mobile-optimized and uses responsive images and video content. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing video delivery and script loading. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting details are not explicit but domain uses INWX name servers, a reputable German registrar. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and engaging user experience with room for performance tuning.
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. 62/100Medium29 findingsView report
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