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Security report for basis-online.net

basis-online · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

basis-online.net is a German-language religious and cultural publication operated by Patris-Verlag, focusing on Christian themes and social commentary. The website offers subscription services, an online shop for magazine issues, and regularly updated editorial content. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with WooCommerce and enhanced by SEO and security plugins, including Yoast SEO and FriendlyCaptcha, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and CAPTCHA on forms, though additional security headers could improve defenses. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain transparency, slightly impacting trustworthiness. Overall, the site is professional, content-rich, and well-maintained, serving a niche audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

5 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 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';…

  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

  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
77
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
68

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 in the media and non-profit sectors, targeting German-speaking Christian communities interested in religious, cultural, and social issues. Its business model revolves around magazine subscriptions, digital and print content sales, and community engagement through editorial commentary. The company maintains a consistent brand and professional editorial team, positioning itself as a niche publication with a loyal audience. The lack of publicly available WHOIS data is a minor risk factor but does not detract significantly from the business's operational credibility. The website's technical setup supports e-commerce and content delivery efficiently, with moderate performance and good mobile optimization.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enabled and the use of CAPTCHA to prevent spam in contact forms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of common security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no evidence of a formal security policy or incident response contact, which could be beneficial for transparency and preparedness. The missing WHOIS data is a concern for domain legitimacy but does not directly impact the website's technical security. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional headers and documented policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data to enhance domain registration transparency.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
basis-online
Description
Patris Verlag Schönstatt | basis · September 2025 | Thema: Pilgern · Leben aus der Haltung der Hoffnung
Key services
Publishing monthly magazine 'basis', Online articles and commentary, Subscription services, Online shop for magazine issues
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, WooCommerce 10.3.3, Yoast SEO plugin, Slider Revolution 6.7.38, FriendlyCaptcha, WP Statistics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CAPTCHA (FriendlyCaptcha) on contact form
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
WP Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, WP Statistics
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 and no blocking detected.
  2. Professional religious and cultural publication with subscription and e-commerce features.
  3. Uses modern WordPress CMS with SEO and security plugins.
  4. Contact form includes CAPTCHA for spam prevention.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security misconfigurations detected in HTML content.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which reduces trust in domain registration transparency.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  8. No social media links explicitly found in header or footer.
  9. Phone contact number is clearly displayed in header.
  10. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality. It employs popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and FriendlyCaptcha for spam prevention. The site loads CSS and JavaScript resources efficiently with minification and caching. Mobile optimization is good, and the site includes structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced SEO. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in accessibility and security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for incremental improvements.
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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