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Security report for c4c-creative.de

C4C creative GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

C4C creative GmbH is a small, professional full-service creative agency based in Gladbeck, Germany, specializing in brand development, communication, employer branding, content creation, web development, and brand guidelines. The company positions itself as a strategic partner for businesses seeking to build authentic and sustainable brands with tailored digital solutions. Their market position is that of a regional agency integrated within the C4C group, leveraging sister companies for comprehensive communication services. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, uses modern JavaScript libraries, and integrates Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie consent. Matomo analytics is employed, indicating a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and professionally designed, providing a positive user experience. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though security headers and incident response policies are not explicitly published. Overall, the website reflects a trustworthy and credible business with solid privacy compliance but could improve transparency on security policies and vulnerability disclosures.

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

5 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 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';…

  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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
56

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The company operates in the media sector, focusing on creative brand and communication services. Its business model is service-oriented, targeting businesses requiring brand strategy and digital marketing solutions. The presence of sister companies within the C4C group suggests a collaborative ecosystem enhancing service offerings. The website content is rich and relevant, indicating a mature digital presence. Contact information and privacy policies are clearly presented, supporting business credibility. No direct revenue streams or e-commerce functions are evident, consistent with a B2B agency model. The company leverages modern CMS and analytics tools, positioning itself competitively in the regional market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot with granular user controls, supporting GDPR compliance. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, which is a potential area for improvement. There is no published security policy or incident response contact, limiting transparency in security governance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the content. The use of Matomo analytics suggests privacy-aware tracking practices. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced by adopting additional security headers, publishing security policies, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance monitoring and documentation of data retention and privacy compliance to maintain trust and regulatory adherence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
C4C creative GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
C4C creative GmbH
Description
C4C creative bietet Markenentwicklung, Kommunikationslösungen und Webentwicklung, um Ihre Marke authentisch zu positionieren und Erfolg zu sichern.
Key services
Markenentwicklung, Markenkommunikation, Employer Branding, Contententwicklung, Webentwicklung, Markenguidelines
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Cookiebot, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot session tracker, Matomo Analytics
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
excellent

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 in German, targeting German-speaking business clients.
  3. Strong focus on brand development and communication services.
  4. Cookie consent implemented with detailed categories and user control.
  5. Use of TYPO3 CMS indicates professional content management.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. Contact information is clearly presented with phone, email, and physical address.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. No social media links detected in the provided content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a professional technical foundation. The use of Cookiebot for cookie consent and Matomo for analytics reflects a modern approach to privacy and data collection. The site includes responsive design elements and optimized images for various screen sizes, supporting good mobile performance. JavaScript is loaded asynchronously and deferred to improve page load times. However, no explicit hosting provider information was found. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through caching and further optimization. Accessibility features appear adequate, with ARIA roles and labels used in cookie consent dialogs. SEO optimization is supported by meta tags and Open Graph data. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance tuning.
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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