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Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V. · Government · Germany

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

35/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V. is a German non-profit organization dedicated to informing and engaging the public on German and European security policy, NATO objectives, and transatlantic relations. The organization operates through events, seminars, lectures, podcasts, and publications, targeting individuals and entities interested in security and defense topics. Their market position is that of an established, reputable non-profit within the government and policy sector in Germany. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, utilizing common libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Font Awesome, with SEO optimization via Yoast. Hosting appears to be managed through kasserver.com. The site is moderately performant, mobile-optimized, and includes analytics via Matomo, reflecting a reasonable level of digital maturity. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses CAPTCHA on contact forms, alongside a cookie consent mechanism. However, it lacks explicit security headers, a published security policy, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial, with no explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy front for the organization, with good content quality and business credibility. Security and privacy practices could be enhanced to meet higher compliance standards and improve user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • 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. 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"

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
50
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
35

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 Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft operates as a non-profit association focused on security policy education and engagement. Its business model revolves around knowledge dissemination and community building through events and media. The organization targets policy makers, academics, security professionals, and interested citizens. It maintains a strong partnership ecosystem visible through social media and event collaborations. The website content and structure indicate a stable medium-sized organization with a clear mission and consistent branding. Growth indicators include active event calendars and recent publications. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, donations, and event sponsorships.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and CAPTCHA protections on forms. The use of Matomo analytics suggests a preference for privacy-conscious tracking. However, the absence of security headers and a formal security policy or incident response contact reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, indicating good operational security. Compliance with GDPR is partial due to missing explicit privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, representing areas for improvement.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide explicit contact information for a data protection officer or security incident response team.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V.
Description
Die Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft informiert über die deutsche sowie europäische Sicherheitspolitik, die Ziele des Atlantischen Bündnisses und die Einbindung Deutschlands in die NATO. Die Vereinsarbeit umfasst Informationsveranstaltungen, Vorträge, Seminare und Fachtagungen über aktuelle sicherheitspolitische Themen in ganz Deutschland.
Key services
Information events, Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Publications, Podcasts
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, MediaElement.js, Matomo Analytics, Owl Carousel, Magnific Popup, Bootstrap, Font Awesome
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CAPTCHA in contact forms (Contact Form 7 Image Captcha)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional non-profit organization focused on German and European security policy and NATO.
  2. Content is rich with events, podcasts, publications, and organizational information.
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service pages explicitly found.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  5. Contact information is available via a contact page with a form; no direct emails or phone numbers found in the main content.
  6. Website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and libraries.
  7. No obvious security headers detected; HTTPS is enforced.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Social media presence includes Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, and Wikipedia references.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Font Awesome. SEO is managed via Yoast plugin, and analytics are handled by Matomo, reflecting a privacy-aware approach. The site is hosted on servers associated with kasserver.com, with nameservers ns5.kasserver.com and ns6.kasserver.com. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. The site uses common JavaScript libraries and plugins for UI components such as carousels and popups. There is room for technical improvement in security header implementation and accessibility enhancements.
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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