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Security report for bioc.info

bioC · Other · Germany

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

bioC operates a specialized online platform providing certification status information for over 130,000 organic suppliers and their products. The website serves as a trusted resource for operators, certification bodies, and consumers interested in organic certification. It is supported by numerous certification bodies and government agricultural departments, positioning it as a reputable player in the organic certification ecosystem. The platform offers search functionality, lists of operators, and detailed certification information, catering primarily to the organic product sector in Germany and other countries. Technically, the website uses a custom Blitz.Bioc package, jQuery 1.11.3, and etracker analytics, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy and cookie consent banner present. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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

    • 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

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
41
Employees
0
Customers
41
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
34%

2 subdomains 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

bioC's market positioning is that of a niche platform focused on organic certification status tracking, leveraging partnerships with multiple certification bodies and government entities to enhance credibility. Its business model revolves around providing searchable certification data and operator information, likely monetized through service subscriptions or partnerships. The target customers include organic producers, certification bodies, retailers, and consumers seeking verified organic product information. The presence of multiple partner logos and certification bodies indicates a strong ecosystem and potential for growth. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a controlled communication channel via web forms, possibly to manage inquiries efficiently.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and secure form submission methods. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth posture. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.11.3) may expose the site to known vulnerabilities if not properly mitigated. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which could hinder transparency and user trust in case of security events. Privacy compliance is basic but includes GDPR-relevant elements like a privacy policy and cookie consent. Overall, the security posture is functional but could be improved by adopting modern security best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance browser security.
  2. Update JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest stable versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and user trust.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet modern standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Consider adding direct verified contact information to improve business credibility and user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bioC
Description
The current certification status of over 130,000 suppliers and their organic products.
Key services
Operator Search, List of Operators, Certification status tracking, Information about bioC services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.3, etracker analytics, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Blitz.Bioc (custom package/framework)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with POST method
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
etracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
etracker
Marketing tools
etracker analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a specialized organic certification status platform
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear navigation
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, only contact form
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy or query failure
  5. Uses etracker for analytics with cookie consent banner
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found
  7. No security headers detected in HTML content
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content
  9. Multiple partner and certification logos enhance trust
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom Blitz.Bioc framework with jQuery 1.11.3 and uses etracker for analytics. The HTML and CSS are valid and the site is mobile optimized with a moderate performance profile. However, the use of an older jQuery version indicates some technical debt. The site lacks advanced security headers and accessibility features, which are areas for modernization. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site uses HTTPS exclusively, which is a positive security indicator. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but would benefit from updates and enhancements to security and accessibility.
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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