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Security report for bundesaerztekammer.de

Bundesärztekammer · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Bundesärztekammer website represents the official German Medical Association, serving as the apex organization for medical self-governance in Germany. It primarily advocates for the professional interests of physicians and healthcare professionals, offering services such as policy representation, quality assurance, continuing education, and hosting key events like the Deutscher Ärztetag. The site targets medical professionals, policymakers, and the press, reflecting a non-profit organizational model with a strong market position in the healthcare sector within Germany. Technically, the website is built on the TYPO3 CMS platform, leveraging modern frameworks like Bootstrap 5 and FontAwesome for responsive and accessible design. It employs Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management and Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics. Hosting is managed via schlundtech.de, a reputable provider, and the site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and integrates cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. While explicit security headers are not visible in the HTML, the overall SSL configuration is good. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, recommendations include implementing explicit security headers, publishing a security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure channel. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, with a strong security posture and high-quality content. The domain registration data aligns with the organization's legitimacy, and no blocking or WAF challenges were detected, enabling full content accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…
  2. 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
  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain: ms23096821.msv1.invalid

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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  • Security score drift

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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
40
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
71

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

Total records
9
Employees
0
Customers
9
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

3 subdomains affected

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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

Bundesärztekammer holds a leading position as the central organization for medical self-administration in Germany, representing physicians' professional interests. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on advocacy, education, and policy influence within the healthcare sector. The organization maintains partnerships with related medical and ethical bodies, enhancing its influence and service offerings. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content and services tailored to healthcare professionals and stakeholders. Growth indicators include active event management and policy publications. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized medical commissions and ethical committees, reinforcing its authoritative market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and GDPR-compliant cookie consent via Cookiebot. The use of Matomo analytics indicates a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. No critical security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the HTML content. However, the absence of visible security headers such as X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy suggests room for improvement. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in vulnerability management. Overall, the site is secure but would benefit from enhanced security header implementation and formalized vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file and dedicated contact channels for reporting security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerable dependencies.
  5. Enhance contact information availability by including verified company emails and phone numbers for support and security inquiries.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bundesärztekammer
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesärztekammer
Description
Die Bundesärztekammer ist die Spitzenorganisation der ärztlichen Selbstverwaltung. Sie vertritt die berufspolitischen Interessen der Ärztinnen und Ärzte in Deutschland.
Key services
Berufspolitische Vertretung, Qualitätssicherung, Fortbildung, Gesundheitspolitische Stellungnahmen, Veranstaltungen wie Deutscher Ärztetag
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap 5, FontAwesome, Cookiebot, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented via Cookiebot.
  3. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact likely via contact form.
  5. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  6. Website uses modern CMS TYPO3 with Bootstrap and FontAwesome.
  7. Content is professional, well-structured, and targeted at medical professionals and stakeholders.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. No explicit terms of service page found.
  10. Cookie policy and privacy policy are comprehensive and GDPR compliant.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. It uses Bootstrap 5 for responsive design and FontAwesome for iconography, contributing to a modern and accessible user interface. Cookiebot integration ensures compliance with European privacy laws, while Matomo analytics provides privacy-respecting user tracking. Hosting via schlundtech.de indicates a professional infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security policies. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's digital needs effectively.
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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