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Security report for bulb-startups.de

bulb · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

bulb is a German startup support network focused on providing legal and business consulting services to founders and startups. The website positions itself as a practical and relevant resource offering support through a strong network and specialized advice, particularly in labor law. The company targets startups and entrepreneurs, aiming to help transform ideas into successful businesses. The website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and includes modern web technologies such as jQuery and WPForms. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, indicating GDPR compliance. Social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn supports community engagement. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and spam protection on forms, though security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the site is professional, well-structured, and trustworthy, serving a niche startup support market in Germany.

Scanned

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

5 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 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';…

  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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
65

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

bulb operates as a specialized network and service provider for startups, focusing on legal and consulting services. Its business model revolves around offering practical support and networking opportunities to founders. The website showcases partnerships with various startups and organizations, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. The content and services suggest a small-sized entity with a clear focus on the German startup scene. The absence of explicit company registration or VAT information limits deeper business verification. The site’s content quality and navigation support user engagement, and the presence of a contact form and social media channels facilitates communication and community building.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration, uses cookie consent management to restrict ad personalization and tracking, and implements CAPTCHA on its contact form to mitigate spam. However, no explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which are areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from additional hardening and transparency regarding security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection) to enhance web security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users.
  5. Consider adding terms of service and more detailed business information to increase trust and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bulb
Description
bulb is a startup legal network that supports startups by providing practical and relevant services, including legal advice on labor law issues, to help transform good ideas into successful businesses.
Key services
startup support, legal advice, networking, consulting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, WordPress, Avada Theme, WPForms, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Avada
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with denied ad personalization
  • Captcha on contact form

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via gtag)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Google Tag Manager (implied by gtag script)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is in German language targeting startups and founders.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with Avada theme and WPForms plugin.
  3. Includes cookie consent management via Cookiebot.
  4. Has active social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn.
  5. Contact form includes captcha for spam protection.
  6. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond GDPR-compliant privacy policy.
  7. No visible terms of service or security incident response contacts.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with the Avada theme, leveraging jQuery and WPForms for interactivity and form handling. Cookiebot is used for cookie consent management, indicating GDPR awareness. The site loads scripts asynchronously and uses responsive design techniques for mobile optimization. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, though some CSS and JavaScript could be optimized further. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, improving social media sharing and search engine visibility. The technical stack is modern and appropriate for the business size and scope, with opportunities for further optimization and security enhancements.
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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