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Security report for bauforumstahl.de

bauforumstahl · Manufacturing · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

bauforumstahl is a leading German non-profit industry association dedicated to sustainable steel construction. The organization serves as a central hub connecting steel producers, construction companies, engineers, architects, and educational institutions. Their website offers comprehensive information on sustainability initiatives, technical standards, events, and membership benefits, positioning them as a key player in the German steel construction sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and incorporates modern performance and security optimizations such as WP Rocket and Borlabs Cookie for consent management. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and multiple security headers, though minor CSP issues were detected. Privacy compliance is partial due to the absence of an explicit privacy policy page and terms of service. Overall, the site is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, with clear navigation and mobile optimization. Strategic recommendations include publishing privacy and terms pages, tightening CSP, and adding incident response information.

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

4 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. 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
  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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

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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
75
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
43
Average
58

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
2
Employees
0
Customers
2
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
100%

1 subdomain affected

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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

bauforumstahl operates as a non-profit association representing the German steel construction industry. Their market position is strong as a central advocacy and resource organization, offering sustainability certifications, technical guidelines, and hosting industry events. The business model focuses on member services, industry promotion, and knowledge dissemination. Their target audience includes industry professionals, architects, engineers, and stakeholders interested in sustainable building practices. The website links to partner domains such as an official shop and member intranet, indicating a mature partnership ecosystem. The organization's branding is consistent and professional, supporting their authoritative market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and a cookie consent mechanism. The use of Borlabs Cookie indicates GDPR awareness. However, the detected Content Security Policy violations suggest room for improvement in script handling and CSP configuration. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The absence of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy is a gap in security transparency. Overall, the site is secure but would benefit from enhanced CSP and formalized security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page detailing GDPR compliance and data handling.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify legal usage and responsibilities.
  3. Review and tighten the Content Security Policy to eliminate script-src-elem violations.
  4. Implement a publicly accessible incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy.
  5. Consider publishing contact details for a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bauforumstahl
Description
Spitzenverband für nachhaltigen Stahlbau in Deutschland: Gemeinsam setzen wir uns für die Zukunft des Stahlbaus ein.
Key services
Industry advocacy, Sustainability certification (Grüner Stahl, DSTV Gütesiegel), Technical guidelines and standards, Events and conferences, Member services and resources
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Avada Theme, WP Rocket, Borlabs Cookie, TablePress, Events Calendar Pro
Frameworks
Fusion Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Lazy loading and script deferring to improve performance and security

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via gtag)
Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional German steel construction industry association site.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. Use of modern WordPress technologies and performance optimizations.
  4. Cookie consent implemented via Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  6. Social media presence includes LinkedIn and Instagram.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided HTML snippet; contact form is available.
  8. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Avada theme, leveraging modern plugins such as WP Rocket for caching and performance, Borlabs Cookie for consent management, TablePress for tables, and Events Calendar Pro for event management. The site uses lazy loading for images and scripts, improving load times and user experience. SEO is supported by The SEO Framework plugin and structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and website schema. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. No hosting provider details were found in the provided data. Performance is fast with good technical implementation, though CSP issues should be addressed to reduce potential security risks.
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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