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Security report for bvdiu.org

Bundesverband der Deutschen Incoming-Unternehmen e.V. · Hospitality · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Bundesverband der Deutschen Incoming-Unternehmen e.V. (BVDIU) is a German non-profit association representing incoming tourism companies and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) based in Germany. The organization focuses on promoting Germany as a destination for incoming tourism, providing networking, support, and representation for its members. The website is professionally designed using the Jimdo CMS platform and includes clear navigation, multilingual support, and relevant content about the association and incoming tourism in Germany. Contact information and social media links are prominently displayed, enhancing business credibility. Technically, the website employs standard web technologies including jQuery, Font Awesome, and YouTube APIs, with a moderate performance profile and basic mobile optimization. The site uses HTTPS and implements a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism, reflecting a reasonable privacy posture. However, no advanced security headers were detected, and no explicit security or incident response policies are published. From a security perspective, the site is generally secure with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent in place, but it lacks visible security headers and public vulnerability disclosure information. The absence of WHOIS data limits the ability to fully verify domain legitimacy, though the website content and contact details appear consistent with a legitimate German association. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and professional image suitable for its non-profit business model, with recommendations to enhance security headers, publish security policies, and improve mobile and accessibility features to further strengthen its digital maturity and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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';…

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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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
60

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

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

BVDIU occupies an important niche in the German tourism sector by representing incoming tourism companies and DMCs. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on advocacy, networking, and promotion of Germany as a tourism destination. The association targets travel agencies, tourism service providers, and international partners. The website supports growth by providing downloadable membership applications and news updates. The presence on social media platforms indicates active engagement with stakeholders. The lack of detailed financial or operational data is typical for non-profit associations. The organization appears well-positioned within its sector but could benefit from enhanced transparency and digital security practices.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR is implemented. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which may hinder rapid response to security issues. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which raises minor concerns about domain registration transparency. No obvious vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit association but could be improved with additional security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and communication with security researchers.
  4. Improve mobile optimization and accessibility features to enhance user experience and compliance with accessibility standards.
  5. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to improve trust and domain legitimacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bundesverband der Deutschen Incoming-Unternehmen e. V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesverband der Deutschen Incoming-Unternehmen e.V.
Description
Der Bundesverband der Deutschen Incoming-Unternehmen e.V. (DIU) ist ein Zusammenschluss von Incoming-Unternehmen und Destination Management Companies/DMC’s, die ihren Firmensitz in Deutschland haben. Incoming-Unternehmen/DMC’s sind Spezialisten innerhalb des Reisesektors, die touristische Dienstleistungen im Inland einkaufen um sie als Großhändler in Form von Paketen oder als Einzelleistungen an Reiseunternehmen im In- und Ausland zu verkaufen.
Key services
Representation of incoming tourism companies, Networking and partnership facilitation, Information and support for members, Promotion of Germany as an incoming tourism destination
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Jimdo CMS, jQuery, Font Awesome, YouTube iframe API, Magnific Popup, Owl Carousel, Superfish menu
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
POWr.io analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
POWr.io
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is in German with English section available.
  3. Uses Jimdo CMS platform with standard third-party scripts.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  6. No visible security headers detected in provided data; SSL is enabled.
  7. No forms detected on the main page; downloadable membership application PDFs are linked.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  9. No terms of service or security policy pages found.
  10. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Jimdo CMS platform, utilizing common web technologies such as jQuery, Font Awesome, and YouTube iframe API. It includes interactive elements like Magnific Popup and Owl Carousel for enhanced user experience. The site loads moderate external resources from Jimdo's CDN and third-party domains like Google and Powr.io. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities, especially for mobile responsiveness and accessibility. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The site lacks advanced frameworks but is sufficient for its informational and association purposes. Technical risks include reliance on third-party scripts and missing security headers, which should be addressed to reduce attack surface.
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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