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Security report for awb-gp.de

Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb des Landkreises Göppingen · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb des Landkreises Göppingen operates as the official waste management authority for the Göppingen district in Germany. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for residents and businesses, offering detailed information on waste disposal, recycling, collection schedules, and related services. The organization positions itself as a regional government entity focused on sustainable waste management and public service. The site includes accessibility features such as sign language and easy language options, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity. Technically, the website is built on the dvv-Mastertemplates CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Bootstrap, and FontAwesome. Accessibility and mobile optimization are well addressed, and the site integrates Matomo analytics for visitor tracking with GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. The technical infrastructure is solid, with HTTPS enforced and no visible security vulnerabilities. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices including secure forms, no exposed sensitive data, and cookie consent compliance. However, there is room for improvement by adding explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers. No WAF or blocking mechanisms interfere with content accessibility, and the domain registration aligns well with the website's public service nature. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professionally maintained, and serves its public sector mission effectively. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security transparency and incident response readiness to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

4 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 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 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 20 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
52
Security headers
55
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
70

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

The business operates as a government entity providing essential waste management services in the Göppingen district. Its market position is that of a regional authority with a stable customer base comprising local residents and businesses. The business model is service-oriented, funded by public fees and government budgets. Key services include waste collection scheduling, recycling information, bulky waste registration, and educational programs. The website supports digital transformation with online citizen services and multilingual accessibility. The partnership ecosystem includes technology providers like Komm.ONE for cookie management and dvv for CMS solutions. Growth indicators are subtle but include digital service expansion and community engagement through events and information campaigns.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate to good. The website uses HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security.txt files indicates gaps in formal security governance. The use of third-party scripts is controlled but should be regularly audited. The site lacks advanced security headers which could mitigate risks such as clickjacking or cross-site scripting. Incident response readiness is not publicly documented. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a public information site but could be improved to meet higher compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Add clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb des Landkreises Göppingen
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb des Landkreises Göppingen
Description
Webseite des Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebs Landkreis Göppingen, providing waste management, recycling, and disposal services in the Göppingen district.
Key services
Waste collection scheduling, Recycling information, Waste disposal locations, Online citizen services, Educational offerings, Sperrmüll (bulky waste) registration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.4, jQuery UI 1.13.2, FontAwesome 5, Bootstrap Bundle, dvv-Mastertemplates CMS, Lightbox, Conword translation widget, eyeAble accessibility plugin, Matomo analytics
Frameworks
dvv-Mastertemplates 10.5.0-RELEASE
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Cookie Consent Manager by Komm.ONE
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured for public service.
  3. Strong accessibility features including sign language and easy language options.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented properly.
  5. No visible security or privacy red flags.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and CMS platform.
  7. Contact information is clear and complete.
  8. No social media links detected.
  9. No terms of service page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a specialized CMS (dvv-Mastertemplates) tailored for public sector use, integrating modern front-end libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and FontAwesome. Accessibility is a strong focus, with plugins like eyeAble and Conword translation enhancing usability. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading of images and responsive design. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The site uses Matomo for analytics, ensuring privacy compliance. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS and WHOIS data suggest German hosting providers. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to modernize security headers and optimize script loading further.
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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