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Security report for baeume-fuer-den-wandel.de

Be The Change Stiftung · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Be The Change Stiftung is a German non-profit organization dedicated to environmental sustainability, particularly through tree planting projects in Kenya. Their website showcases detailed project information, funding status, and transparency reports, positioning them as a trustworthy entity in the environmental non-profit sector. The organization targets environmentally conscious donors and partners, leveraging digital tools to engage and inform stakeholders. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Borlabs Cookie for compliance and user experience. Hosting is provided by Manitu, a reputable German hosting provider. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear GDPR-aligned policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, with good SEO and mobile optimization.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

7 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

  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: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet 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 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';…

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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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
60
Average
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The organization operates in the non-profit sector focusing on environmental conservation and social impact. Their business model revolves around project funding through donations and partnerships, with transparent reporting to maintain donor trust. The website reflects a small-sized entity with a niche market position. The presence of project reports and external partner links indicates a collaborative ecosystem. Marketing tools like Trustpilot and GetResponse support engagement and reputation management. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the analyzed page suggests a preference for contact via forms or dedicated contact pages. The organization maintains consistent branding and content quality, supporting its credibility and growth potential.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection. Cookie consent is implemented via Borlabs Cookie, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not clearly detected and should be reviewed. No evidence of exposed credentials, vulnerable libraries, or security incidents was found. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact is a gap that could be addressed to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the site follows good security practices appropriate for a non-profit organization but could benefit from additional hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Maintain and monitor cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms to adapt to evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Be The Change Stiftung
Description
Be The Change Stiftung is a non-profit organization focused on environmental and social projects, including tree planting initiatives in Kenya. The website highlights their projects, funding status, and reports related to reforestation efforts.
Key services
Tree planting projects, Environmental conservation, Project reporting and transparency
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, jQuery, RevSlider, Borlabs Cookie, Trustpilot widget, Cloudflare Turnstile
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Use of Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Trustpilot
Marketing tools
GetResponse (newsletter), Trustpilot
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 challenge.
  2. Content is focused on environmental non-profit projects in Kenya.
  3. Good use of SEO and structured data for content clarity.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct company emails or phone numbers found on the analyzed page.
  6. Social media presence confirmed via Facebook link in footer.
  7. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response contacts published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, Yoast SEO for search optimization, and Borlabs Cookie for privacy compliance. It uses jQuery and RevSlider for interactive elements and visual content. Hosting is managed by Manitu, a German hosting provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The site uses Cloudflare Turnstile for bot mitigation, indicating attention to security. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting the organization's digital presence effectively.
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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