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Security report for bitsandpretzels.com

Bits & Pretzels · Technology · Germany

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

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bits & Pretzels is a prominent founders festival held annually in Munich, attracting thousands of founders, investors, and industry leaders. The event focuses on networking, learning, and business opportunities, culminating uniquely with the Munich Oktoberfest experience. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a modern tech stack including Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, and Usercentrics for consent management. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA Enterprise integration, although explicit security headers and privacy policies are not clearly published. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable gap in domain legitimacy verification but does not detract from the professional presentation and trust signals on the site. Overall, the platform serves as a key hub for European startup ecosystem engagement.

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

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 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

  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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
64

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 technology event sector, targeting startups, investors, and corporates primarily in Europe, with a strong focus on Germany. It leverages curated networking, pitch contests, and exclusive summits to differentiate itself. The business model centers on ticket sales, partnerships, and sponsorships. The presence of high-profile speakers and partners like Accel, Index Ventures, and major corporates enhances its market position. Growth indicators include expanding event formats and increasing attendee limits. The ecosystem includes partner sites such as Health.tech, indicating strategic collaborations. The company maintains a medium-sized operational scale with a consistent brand identity and excellent content quality.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and integrates advanced security features such as Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to protect forms. Consent management is handled via Usercentrics, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the site lacks explicit publication of privacy policies, terms of service, and security incident contacts, which are important for compliance and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The security headers are not explicitly visible in the HTML but may be configured at the server level. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by publishing clear policies and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the main navigation or footer.
  2. Add explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and consider publishing a security.txt file.
  4. Ensure WHOIS data is publicly available or provide justification for privacy protection to improve domain trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy and security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bits & Pretzels
Description
Bits & Pretzels hosts 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders for three days full of learning and doing business at Oktoberfest.
Key services
Founders Festival, Investor Summit, CIO AI Summit, Pitch Contest, Startup Exhibition, Networking events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics Consent Management, Clearbit, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Finsweet CMS Slider, YouTube Embedded Video
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise
  • Consent management via Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Clearbit
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional event platform for a founders festival in Munich.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and visually appealing.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of service pages are not explicitly linked or found.
  5. Cookie consent is managed via Usercentrics with a visible consent mechanism.
  6. Multiple high-profile speakers and partners are showcased, enhancing trust.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  8. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Webflow CMS, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries and third-party integrations such as Google Tag Manager, Clearbit, and Usercentrics for consent management. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates fast loading times. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features such as focus outlines and ARIA roles are present, enhancing usability. The use of embedded YouTube videos and CMS sliders enriches content delivery. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found but likely use Webflow's infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation is modern and robust, supporting a high-quality user experience.
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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