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Security report for bagfw.de

Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege (BAGFW) e. V. · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege (BAGFW) e. V. is a well-established German non-profit umbrella organization representing the leading free welfare associations. The website clearly communicates its mission to secure and develop social work through collaborative initiatives and social policy activities. It targets social welfare organizations, policymakers, and the general public interested in social welfare in Germany. The organization has a strong market position as a key coordinating body in the social welfare sector. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with a modern frontend stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, and accessibility features. It is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. The site uses HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR, employing Piwik/Matomo for analytics. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and cookie consent but lacks visible security headers and explicit security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data aligns well with the organization's identity and history, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving its audience effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers and published security policies could further enhance its security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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

6 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. 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"

    • 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
40
GDPR outside view
43
Average
53

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

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 bagfw.de, 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

BAGFW operates as a central coordinating entity for major welfare associations in Germany, including AWO, Caritas, Diakonie, DRK, Der Paritätische, and ZWST. Its business model focuses on advocacy, social policy development, publications, events, and training. The organization benefits from strong partnerships and a reputable brand in the non-profit social welfare sector. The website reflects a medium-sized organization with a long history (100 years) and a clear focus on social welfare. The presence of multiple social media channels and active content updates indicates ongoing engagement and growth. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, grants, and public funding. The organization targets stakeholders in social work, policymakers, and the public, positioning itself as a thought leader and service provider in social welfare. The website's content and structure support this positioning effectively.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with mandatory HTTPS and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. Use of Piwik/Matomo analytics respects privacy better than many alternatives. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a notable gap. No explicit security or incident response policies or contacts are published, which could hinder incident handling and transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of somewhat older JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery 1.11.1) suggests a need for regular updates to mitigate potential risks. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but could improve by adopting additional security best practices and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update JavaScript libraries and dependencies to the latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability risks.
  4. Enhance cookie consent mechanism by including marketing cookies and providing granular user controls if applicable.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege (BAGFW) e. V.
Description
In der Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege e. V. arbeiten die Spitzenverbände der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege zusammen. Ihr gemeinsames Ziel ist die Sicherung und Weiterentwicklung der sozialen Arbeit durch gemeinschaftliche Initiativen und sozialpolitische Aktivitäten.
Key services
Coordination of welfare associations, Social policy initiatives, Publications and position papers, Events and training, Advocacy and cooperation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap 3.2, jQuery 1.11.1, Modernizr, Flexslider, Fancybox, Magnific Popup, ReadSpeaker
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with deferred loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik/Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik/Matomo
Marketing tools
Piwik/Matomo analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German.
  2. Uses TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend libraries.
  3. Clear privacy and cookie policies with opt-in consent.
  4. No visible security headers detected in HTML content.
  5. Social media presence on YouTube, Twitter (X), LinkedIn.
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact form available.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. Uses Piwik/Matomo for analytics with cookie consent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, combined with Bootstrap 3.2 for responsive design and jQuery 1.11.1 for scripting. Additional libraries such as Modernizr, Flexslider, Fancybox, and Magnific Popup enhance UI/UX. The site uses ReadSpeaker for accessibility, indicating attention to inclusive design. Performance is moderate with deferred script loading and optimized images. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features include language options, contrast toggles, font size adjustments, and easy language versions. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization of some libraries and enhanced security headers.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 53/100Medium34 findingsView report
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