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Security report for bmwi-wegweiser.de

BusinessPilot GmbH · Government · Germany

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Gründerplattform, operated by BusinessPilot GmbH, is a well-established German government-supported online platform providing comprehensive guidance and resources for entrepreneurs and startups. It offers detailed information on relevant authorities, legal forms, financing, and business planning, positioning itself as a key resource for new business founders in Germany. The platform enjoys strong market positioning supported by reputable partners such as KfW Bankengruppe and has a high level of user trust as evidenced by positive user ratings. Technically, the website leverages modern JavaScript libraries, Apache Wicket framework, and Cloudflare services to ensure performance and security. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. Overall, the site is professional, secure, and compliant with GDPR, making it a reliable resource for its target audience.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 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. 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. 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';…

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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
75
Security headers
20
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
68

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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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Gründerplattform targets the German startup ecosystem, focusing on entrepreneurs needing guidance on bureaucratic processes and business setup. Its business model centers on providing free, accessible information and tools, supported by public funding and partnerships. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive, centralized content and official backing, which enhances credibility. Revenue streams likely include public grants and possibly premium services or partnerships. The platform fosters a strong partnership ecosystem, notably with KfW, enhancing its reach and trust. Growth indicators include a large user base and extensive content offerings. Strategic observations suggest continued expansion into digital services and deeper integration with governmental and financial institutions could strengthen its market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Cloudflare for DNS and CDN protection, and implementation of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. Forms use POST methods, reducing risk of data exposure. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or vulnerability disclosure program indicates room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. GDPR compliance is evident through cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policy. Overall, the platform maintains a secure environment appropriate for its informational and service-oriented role.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding direct verified contact information for security and support inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BusinessPilot GmbH
Description
Die Gründerplattform bietet umfassende Informationen und Hilfestellungen für Gründer*innen in Deutschland, insbesondere zu zuständigen Behörden, Ämtern und Kammern mit Adressen, Öffnungszeiten und Ansprechpartnern.
Key services
Behördenwegweiser, Businessplan-Erstellung, Finanzierungs- und Förderungsberatung, Online Gründerseminare, Veranstaltungen, Rechtsformfinder, Vertrags- und Rechnungstools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 1.12.4, jQuery 2.2.4, D3.js v3, Bootstrap 4
Frameworks
Apache Wicket
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN
  • Secure form submissions with POST
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
individee analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a comprehensive government-supported platform for startup guidance in Germany.
  2. Content is well-structured, professionally presented, and highly relevant to target audience.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content or domains.
  4. Uses modern web technologies and frameworks with good security practices.
  5. Includes cookie consent and privacy policy compliant with GDPR.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the analyzed page; contact via form only.
  7. Partnered with KfW Bankengruppe, a reputable German development bank.
Technical notes

Notes

The platform is built on Apache Wicket, a Java web framework, combined with modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and D3.js for interactive content. Bootstrap 4 is used for responsive design, ensuring good mobile optimization. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, enhancing security and performance. The site uses canonical URLs and Open Graph metadata for SEO and social sharing. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though some legacy jQuery versions are present which may require updates. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional, scalable, and secure 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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