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Security report for brieftaube.de

Verband Deutscher Brieftaubenzüchter e.V. · Other · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Verband Deutscher Brieftaubenzüchter e.V. operates a professional and well-structured website serving as the official platform for the German pigeon breeding community. The site provides comprehensive information about the association, its services, events, and publications, targeting pigeon breeders and enthusiasts in Germany. The technical infrastructure is based on Joomla CMS with modern plugins and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism, reflecting a moderate level of digital maturity. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though there is room for improvement in security headers and explicit incident response policies. Overall, the website is trustworthy, safe, and professionally maintained, supporting the association's mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

8 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

  2. 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: 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

  3. 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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
60
Average
50
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The association holds a leading position in the niche market of pigeon breeding in Germany, offering member services, event organization, and publications. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on community engagement and information dissemination. The website integrates partner services such as the Taubenklinik Shop and international exhibition sites, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. The target audience is well-defined, and the content quality supports the association's credibility and outreach efforts. Growth potential lies in enhanced digital services and broader online engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security maturity with HTTPS and GDPR cookie consent. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security.txt files suggests gaps in formal security governance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing security policies, and establishing clear incident response channels to strengthen the security culture and compliance posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet recognized standards.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to improve transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verband Deutscher Brieftaubenzüchter e.V.
Description
Offizielle Webseite des Verbands Deutscher Brieftaubenzüchter e.V. mit Informationen über Brieftaubenwesen in Deutschland.
Key services
Information dissemination, Member services, Event organization, Publications (Zeitschrift), Taubenklinik (pigeon clinic) services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Smart Slider 3, Minitek Live Search, GDPR Cookie Consent plugin
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • Blocking of external cookies until consent

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional association site for German pigeon breeders.
  2. Uses Joomla CMS with modern plugins and GDPR-compliant cookie consent.
  3. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided content; contact primarily via forms and social media.
  5. No terms of service page detected.
  6. Good privacy and cookie policy presence and compliance.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
  10. External links mostly to social media and related pigeon breeding or event sites.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Joomla CMS with Bootstrap and jQuery frameworks, supplemented by Smart Slider 3 and Minitek Live Search for enhanced user experience. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes a GDPR-compliant cookie consent plugin. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from updated security configurations and performance tuning to reduce technical debt and improve operational resilience.
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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