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Security report for berlin-partner.de

Berlin Partner GmbH · Government · Germany

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Berlin Partner GmbH is a government-affiliated economic development agency focused on promoting Berlin as a dynamic business and technology hub. The organization provides consulting, networking, and sustainability services to companies, investors, and scientific institutions, positioning itself as a key partner for business growth in the region. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, hosted by Colt, and employs modern web technologies including cookieless Matomo analytics and a compliant consent management system. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and privacy controls, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-maintained, and aligned with its business mission.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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

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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
100
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
28
Average
63

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

Berlin Partner operates as a governmental/non-profit entity serving the Berlin economic ecosystem. Its market position is strong as a regional development partner offering specialized business services, event networking, and immigration support. The business model centers on providing free or subsidized consulting and promotional services to attract and retain businesses in Berlin. The organization leverages partnerships with local and international stakeholders, evidenced by linked domains and event collaborations. Growth indicators include active event calendars, podcasts, and sustainability initiatives. The company targets startups, investors, and established companies seeking to expand or relocate to Berlin. The website content and structure support these strategic goals effectively.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of a consent manager for GDPR compliance, and cookieless analytics to minimize privacy risks. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Security headers were not explicitly detected, suggesting potential enhancement opportunities. Overall, the site balances user privacy and security well but could benefit from formalizing security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Improve accessibility features to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and consent mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Berlin Partner GmbH
Description
Berlin Partner is an organization dedicated to economic and technology promotion in Berlin, supporting companies, investors, and scientific institutions in the region. It acts as a business location agency and offers services such as business consulting, networking, and sustainability initiatives.
Key services
Business Services, Networking Events, Sustainability Programs, Talent Service, Business Immigration Service
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Flexslider, Comply Consent Manager, Matomo Analytics (cookieless mode)
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of cookieless Matomo analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Comply Consent Manager
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 primarily in German with English alternate available.
  3. Strong focus on Berlin economic development and business services.
  4. Consent management is implemented with granular controls.
  5. No explicit terms of service found on homepage or footer.
  6. Contact form collects personal data with required consent checkbox.
  7. Social media presence is active and linked in footer.
  8. No exposed emails or phone numbers explicitly found in HTML.
  9. Use of modern web technologies and CMS.
  10. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable technical foundation. Hosting is provided by Colt, a reputable provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Flexslider for UI components, and integrates Matomo analytics in a cookieless mode to respect privacy. The presence of a comprehensive consent manager reflects attention to GDPR compliance. Performance is moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization in place. No major technical debt or outdated components were identified, though security headers and advanced accessibility features could be improved.
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. 49/100High26 findingsView report
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