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Security report for awa-seminare.com

AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE GmbH · Education · Germany

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

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE GmbH is a specialized education provider focused on customs and foreign trade law, offering seminars, webinars, inhouse trainings, distance learning, and master courses primarily in Germany and neighboring countries. The company is affiliated with the reputable C.H.Beck publishing group and holds recognized certifications such as TÜV Nord and ISO 29993, positioning it as a leading specialist in its niche market. The website is professionally designed, content-rich, and well-structured, targeting professionals and companies involved in international trade compliance and management. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates GDPR-compliant consent management and analytics tools. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers and explicit policies could be improved. The WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the strong business indicators. Overall, the site presents a credible, professional, and secure platform for its educational services.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • 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
  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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
62
Security headers
95
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
65
Average
60
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention awa-seminare.com, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

AWA operates in the education sector specializing in customs and foreign trade law training. Its business model includes multiple delivery formats such as live seminars, webinars, inhouse corporate training, and certified distance learning programs. The company targets professionals in logistics, compliance, and international trade, leveraging its affiliation with C.H.Beck to enhance credibility. The presence of certifications and a broad course catalog indicates a mature offering with a stable market position. Partnerships with certification bodies and technology providers like TariffPilot suggest a strategic approach to innovation and quality assurance. The company also maintains a presence in Austria and Switzerland through subsidiaries, expanding its regional footprint. The website supports lead generation via newsletter signups and contact forms, indicating a focus on customer engagement and retention.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses a consent management platform to comply with GDPR cookie regulations. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics, which is standard practice but requires ongoing monitoring for privacy compliance. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, which is a gap in transparency. Security headers are not explicitly detected in the provided data, suggesting room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the content. The absence of WHOIS data is a concern for domain legitimacy but does not directly impact site security. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced transparency and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and consent management tools for compliance and security.
  4. Clarify domain registration details or use verified WHOIS data to improve trust signals.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE GmbH
Description
Die AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE bietet Seminare, Inhouse Trainings, Fernlehrgänge, Webinare und Studiengänge zum Zoll- und Außenwirtschaftsrecht.
Key services
Seminars, Webinars, Inhouse Trainings, Fernlehrgänge (Distance Learning), Masterstudiengang (Master Course), Conferences
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics CMP, Slick Slider
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for analytics
  • Cookie consent via Usercentrics CMP

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
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 rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German with English alternate language available.
  3. Strong focus on customs and foreign trade law education and training.
  4. Multiple forms for newsletter subscription and contact are present with standard fields.
  5. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and integration of consent management platform for GDPR compliance.
  6. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn and RSS feed.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response contact information.
  8. WHOIS data missing, indicating possible domain registration or privacy issues.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript libraries including Slick Slider for UI components and integrates Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics for analytics and consent management, reflecting a mature digital marketing setup. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices, including structured data in JSON-LD format for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with compressed CSS and JS assets. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The technical stack supports a professional educational platform with room for security header enhancements and potential 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.

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