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Security report for bmwi.de

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) is a German federal government ministry responsible for economic and energy policy, climate protection, and related public services. The website serves as an official communication platform providing comprehensive policy information, press releases, public consultations, and digital services targeting citizens, businesses, and policymakers. It holds a strong market position as a key government entity in Germany. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including jwplayer for video content, eTracker for analytics, and responsive design principles ensuring good mobile optimization and accessibility. Hosting is managed via dedicated managed IP name servers, consistent with government hosting standards. The site demonstrates good SEO and performance characteristics. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, includes cookie consent mechanisms, and explicitly requests user consent for video player data processing. While some security headers are not explicitly visible in the provided content, the overall posture is strong with no exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected. Privacy compliance is robust, with a comprehensive privacy policy and GDPR adherence clearly documented. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, reflecting the standards expected of a federal government ministry. There are no indications of blocking or WAF challenges, and the domain registration aligns with the official nature of the entity. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to further strengthen trust and security posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 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
  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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  • Security score drift

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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
67
Security headers
45
Email security
73
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
75

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
15
Employees
0
Customers
15
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

3 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

The ministry operates in the government sector with a focus on energy, economic policy, and climate protection. Its business model centers on policy development, regulatory oversight, public communication, and support services for businesses and citizens. The website targets a broad audience including the general public, industry stakeholders, and political entities. The ministry benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem within the German government and European institutions. Growth indicators include active digital engagement and comprehensive content offerings. The ministry's operations are critical to national economic and climate strategies, positioning it as an essential government entity with significant influence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and user consent mechanisms for tracking and video services. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified. The presence of a data protection officer contact indicates compliance with data protection regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contact suggests areas for improvement. The use of third-party analytics is managed with consent, aligning with privacy best practices. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from formalized disclosure and response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Introduce a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Regularly update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and auditing of analytics and tracking tools to ensure ongoing privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
Description
Klimaschutz und Wohlstand durch sozial-ökologische Marktwirtschaft. Aktuelles aus dem Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie
Key services
Policy information, Press releases, Public consultations, Contact and support services, Digital services for businesses and citizens
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jwplayer 7.6.1, jQuery UI (autocomplete), eTracker analytics, Slick slider
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • Explicit user consent for video player data processing (JW Player)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
eTracker
Marketing tools
eTracker
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official German federal government ministry site
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and professionally presented
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  4. Contact information includes a data protection officer email
  5. No evidence of security blocking or WAF challenges
  6. Use of third-party analytics (eTracker) with consent mechanisms
  7. No explicit terms of service page found
  8. Multiple language options and accessibility features available
  9. Use of modern web technologies and responsive design
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of custom and third-party technologies including jwplayer for multimedia, eTracker for analytics, and jQuery UI for enhanced user interface components. The hosting environment is managed via dedicated managed IP name servers, indicating a controlled and secure infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and script management. The absence of a widely recognized CMS suggests a custom or proprietary content management solution. Technical risks are minimal but include the need for updated security headers and ongoing maintenance of third-party components.
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. 78/100Low27 findingsView report
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