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Security report for buendnis-gegen-sportwettenwerbung.de

Bündnis gegen Sportwetten-Werbung · Non-profit · Germany

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

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Bündnis gegen Sportwetten-Werbung is a German non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to reducing sports betting advertising and promoting responsible sports culture. The website serves as an information and networking platform connecting fan organizations, prevention, research, and self-help groups. It holds a patronage from a federal government official, enhancing its credibility. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a popular theme and standard libraries, hosted likely by 1&1 IONOS. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly but lacks advanced accessibility features. Security posture is good with HTTPS enabled and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers and incident response policies are missing. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional but should improve compliance and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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
100
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
43
Average
52

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 organization occupies a niche in the German non-profit sector focused on gambling prevention and sports integrity. Its business model is advocacy and awareness, targeting sports fans, institutions, and policymakers. The site demonstrates consistent branding and good content quality, with a network of partner organizations. Revenue streams are likely donation-based or grant-funded, typical for non-profits. The patronage by a government official and partnerships with recognized organizations strengthen its market position. Growth potential lies in expanding awareness and influencing policy. The technical infrastructure is standard but reliable, supporting its mission effectively.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data. However, it lacks essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is published, indicating limited readiness for security incidents. The absence of privacy and cookie policies also reflects compliance gaps with GDPR. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit informational site but should be improved to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance security posture.
  3. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information, including a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Improve accessibility features to meet recognized standards and enhance user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding verified contact information such as official emails and phone numbers to improve trust and business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bündnis gegen Sportwetten-Werbung
Description
Das Bündnis gegen Sportwetten-Werbung (BgSwW) setzt sich für die weitestgehende Einschränkung von Sportwetten-Werbung ein. Es verbindet Fan-Organisationen im Fußball mit zahlreichen Institutionen und Einzelpersonen aus verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen, die in Prävention, Forschung, Sucht- oder Selbsthilfe tätig sind oder die Ziele des Bündnisses unterstützen.
Key services
Advocacy against sports betting advertising, Information dissemination, Networking of institutions and individuals, Promotion of research and prevention
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Enfold Theme 4.9.2.3, jQuery 3.7.1, MediaElement.js
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
PHP-based CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a non-profit advocacy platform focused on limiting sports betting advertising in Germany.
  2. Content is in German and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the visible content.
  5. No security or incident response policies published.
  6. Uses WordPress with a popular theme and standard libraries.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  8. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  9. Good mobile optimization and SEO basics present.
  10. WHOIS data is minimal but domain is consistent with business purpose.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 using the Enfold theme version 4.9.2.3, with jQuery and MediaElement.js libraries. Hosting appears to be provided by 1&1 IONOS based on nameservers. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags. Performance is moderate, with no major technical debt visible. However, the site lacks modern security headers and advanced accessibility features. There is no evidence of advanced analytics or tracking tools, indicating minimal data collection. The technical infrastructure is stable but could benefit from modernization in security and compliance aspects to reduce risks and improve user trust.
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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