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Security report for brandcom.de

.brandcom Frankfurt, Köln, München · Media · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.brandcom.de represents a professional full-service marketing agency operating in Frankfurt, Köln, and München, Germany. The company specializes in branding and performance marketing services, targeting businesses seeking comprehensive marketing solutions. Their market position is regional with a focus on delivering a broad range of marketing services including SEO, social media, content marketing, and web development. The website is well-structured, visually professional, and optimized for mobile devices, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including JavaScript frameworks, Cookiebot for consent management, Hotjar for user behavior analytics, and Google Analytics for traffic analysis. Hosting is managed via kasserver.com, and the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Accessibility and SEO practices are well implemented, though some security headers could be improved. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact and lack of security.txt file indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the website scores well on content quality, technical implementation, privacy compliance, and business credibility, with an AI-derived score of 83 out of 100. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and implementing a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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 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';…

  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
35
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention brandcom.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

Brandcom operates as a small-sized marketing agency focused on the German market, particularly in major cities. Their business model revolves around providing full-service marketing solutions encompassing branding, digital marketing, and performance optimization. The company leverages partnerships with major platforms like Google and uses advanced analytics tools to optimize client campaigns. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive service offering and regional presence. The website's structured data and high aggregate rating indicate positive client feedback and trust. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation. The agency targets business clients seeking marketing expertise, with growth potential in digital marketing services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent aligned with GDPR requirements. The use of Cookiebot ensures user consent management, and analytics tools are deployed responsibly with opt-in mechanisms. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts are gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were found in the HTML content. The site would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and providing clear incident response channels to improve security maturity and compliance with emerging regulations like NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Create and host a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance transparency by detailing data retention policies and user rights related to analytics and marketing data.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
.brandcom Frankfurt, Köln, München
Description
.brandcom ist Ihre Full Service Marketingagentur in Frankfurt, Köln und München für Branding & Performance.
Key services
Marketingberatung, Marketingworkshop, Social Media, Content-Marketing, Websites, Corporate Design, Film & Animation, Employer Branding, Personal Branding, Online-Marketing-Strategie
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Cookiebot, Hotjar, Google Analytics, VWO, Eye-Able
Frameworks
AOS (Animate On Scroll), Cookiebot Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, VWO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Hotjar, VWO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional marketing agency website targeting German cities Frankfurt, Köln, München
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy compliance implemented
  3. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with user consent
  4. Clear contact information and structured business data present
  5. No security policy or incident response info publicly available
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front-end with asynchronous loading of analytics and consent management scripts, contributing to moderate performance. The tech stack includes Cookiebot for GDPR compliance, Hotjar for heatmaps and session recordings, and Google Analytics for traffic analysis. Hosting is via kasserver.com, with domain DNS configured accordingly. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA roles. SEO is supported by canonical tags, meta descriptions, and structured data in JSON-LD format. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation could be improved to reduce risk exposure.
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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