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Security report for bzfe.de

Bundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE) · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Bundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE) is a German government-affiliated competence and communication center focused on nutrition education and information. The website serves a broad audience including consumers, educators, childcare personnel, and nutrition professionals, providing scientifically grounded, neutral content on food, health, and sustainability. The site is built on TYPO3 CMS and features a modern, accessible design with clear navigation and comprehensive content. It employs GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms and uses etracker analytics with user consent. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no evident vulnerabilities, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence appropriate for a government educational entity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 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

3 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. 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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  • 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
95
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
48
Average
73

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

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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

BZfE holds a strong market position as a national authority on nutrition education in Germany, offering extensive educational materials and communication services. Its business model is non-commercial, focusing on public information and education. The site links to partner initiatives and campaigns related to sustainable food consumption and nutrition education. The absence of commercial advertising and affiliate programs aligns with its governmental and non-profit nature. The organization targets multiple segments including schools, kindergartens, nutrition professionals, and the general public, supporting sustainable and healthy eating habits.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS and standard security headers. The presence of a cookie consent banner indicates awareness of privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response information, or security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party analytics (etracker) is managed with consent, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the site is secure but could enhance its security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  4. Enhance HTTP security headers by adding Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for security and privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE)
Description
Das BZfE ist das Kompetenz- und Kommunikationszentrum für Ernährungsfragen in Deutschland. Es informiert klar, neutral und wissenschaftlich fundiert über Themen rund ums Essen und Trinken. Es bietet vielfältige Impulse für den eigenen Essalltag – von der Schwangerschaft bis zum Seniorenalter. Für Verbrauchende, Lehrkräfte, Kita-Personal, Ernährungsfachkräfte und die Ernährungsberatung.
Key services
Nutrition information, Educational materials, Communication on food and nutrition, Support for schools and kindergartens, Sustainability and climate-related nutrition topics
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, CSS, etracker analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
etracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
etracker
Marketing tools
etracker
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. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on nutrition education, sustainability, and public information.
  4. Uses TYPO3 CMS, a reputable open-source CMS.
  5. Implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in provided HTML; likely on dedicated contact pages.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Uses etracker for analytics with consent-based tracking.
  9. No advertising networks detected; no affiliate or retargeting services.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system widely used in government and enterprise sectors. The front-end uses modern CSS and JavaScript, including libraries for UI components like carousels and consent management. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with semantic HTML and ARIA roles. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in asset loading and caching. The use of etracker analytics is privacy-conscious with consent mechanisms. DNS is managed via external providers, which is common for government sites. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and appropriate for the site's purpose.
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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