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Security report for ash-berlin.eu

Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin) is the largest German state university specializing in social work, health, education, and upbringing, offering 20 Bachelor and Master degree programs. The institution targets students, researchers, and continuing education participants, including international students. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence with rich content about academic programs, research, events, and student support services. The business model is that of a public higher education institution with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and international cooperation. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and uses modern web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and MediaElement.js. It is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly. The site employs Matomo analytics with a cookie consent mechanism, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. No blocking or WAF challenges were detected, and the site is served over HTTPS with good security practices, although some security headers could be improved. Security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the WHOIS data is privacy protected and unavailable, which is common for EU domains but limits transparency. The website maintains GDPR compliance with a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and well-maintained. The main risk is the lack of publicly available WHOIS registrant data, but given the institutional nature and consistent content, this is not a significant concern. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, and adding a security.txt file to improve vulnerability disclosure transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

3 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 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

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  • Security score drift

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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
35
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
74

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 ash-berlin.eu, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
123
Employees
0
Customers
111
Third parties
12
Weak passwords
17%

11 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

ASH Berlin holds a strong market position as the largest German state university for social work, health, and education. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive academic offerings, research projects, and international partnerships. The business model is public education funded by the state, focusing on social impact and community engagement. Revenue streams likely include public funding, tuition fees, and research grants. Target customers are students, academics, and professionals seeking continuing education. Growth indicators include active research projects and internationalization efforts. The partnership ecosystem includes Berlin Partner, Scholars at Risk, and other social organizations, enhancing its reputation and outreach. The institution demonstrates a stable and mature operational model with a clear mission and strong community ties.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-respecting approach. However, the absence of certain security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact information, which could hinder vulnerability reporting and incident management. The WHOIS privacy protection is justified but limits transparency. Overall, the security culture appears responsible but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact channels on the website.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user awareness and trust by displaying certifications or compliance badges related to data protection and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin
Description
Die ASH Berlin ist die größte deutsche staatliche Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit, Gesundheit und Erziehung (SAGE) mit 20 Master- und Bachelor-Studiengängen.
Key services
Bachelor and Master degree programs, Research projects, Continuing education, International study and internship programs, Student support and counseling
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Slider, MediaElement.js, TYPO3 CMS
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo
Transparency
good

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. Content is rich, professionally presented, and well-structured.
  3. Strong focus on education, research, and student support.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities detected.
  6. WHOIS data is privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.
  7. Multiple official social media channels and partner organizations linked.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Slider, and MediaElement.js for interactive and multimedia content. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content and slider components. The technical infrastructure appears stable and modern, though hosting provider details are not disclosed. There is no indication of technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security documentation. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and user-friendly digital experience.
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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