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Security report for caritas-bamberg.de

Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

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

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg e.V. is a large non-profit organization serving as the leading Caritas association in Upper Franconia and parts of Middle Franconia, Germany. It represents over 500 social services and employs approximately 12,000 full-time staff and 12,500 volunteers, focusing on supporting disadvantaged and needy individuals. The website reflects a well-structured and professionally maintained digital presence with comprehensive information about their services, current news, and accessibility features. Technically, the website is built on the Alkacon Mercury CMS platform, leveraging modern web technologies including JavaScript, SVG icons, and Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious user tracking. The site is hosted on infrastructure associated with the Archdiocese of Bamberg, ensuring regional relevance and control. Performance and mobile optimization are good, with strong accessibility support via the Eye-Able plugin. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contact. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong, with a clear privacy policy and GDPR adherence. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and well-aligned with the organization's mission. Strategic improvements could include adding security headers, publishing a security policy, and providing incident response contact details to enhance security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

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 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
64

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

Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg holds a strong market position as the leading Caritas association in its region, providing a broad range of social and charitable services. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on social welfare, volunteer engagement, and community support. The organization benefits from a large network of subsidiaries and partners, including educational institutions and volunteer centers. The website supports recruitment, training, and public relations efforts, indicating diversified revenue streams and stakeholder engagement. Growth indicators include active news updates and campaigns. The partnership ecosystem is robust, linking to multiple related Caritas and social service domains, enhancing reach and service delivery.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and privacy-conscious analytics via Matomo. Cookie consent and accessibility features indicate compliance with privacy and inclusivity standards. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security or incident response policy represent gaps. No vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were found. The site would benefit from formalizing incident response channels and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but can be enhanced with these measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Continue maintaining and enhancing accessibility features to ensure compliance with evolving standards.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to avoid introducing vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg e.V.
Description
Der Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg ist der Spitzenverband der Caritas in Oberfranken und Teilen Mittelfrankens. Er vertritt über 500 soziale Dienste und Einrichtungen mit rund 12.000 hauptberuflichen Mitarbeitern und 12.500 Ehrenamtlichen. Er setzt sich für Benachteiligte und Hilfebedürftige ein.
Key services
Hilfsfonds, Fort- und Weiterbildung, Fachberatung, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Soziale Dienste und Einrichtungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, OpenStreetMap, SVG icons, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Alkacon Mercury CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • Accessibility compliance with Eye-Able plugin

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
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 challenges.
  2. Strong focus on social and charitable services in the Bamberg region.
  3. Good implementation of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of accessibility tools (Eye-Able) indicates commitment to inclusive design.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response contact information.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in provided data.
  8. Use of Matomo analytics for privacy-respecting tracking.
  9. Multiple external links to partner and related Caritas organizations and services.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Alkacon Mercury CMS platform, with a modern tech stack including JavaScript, SVG icons, and Matomo analytics. Hosting is managed via the Archdiocese of Bamberg's CDN infrastructure, ensuring regional control and reliability. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility tools such as Eye-Able. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading of images and responsive design. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security policies. The use of open-source mapping (OpenStreetMap) and privacy-respecting analytics reflects a thoughtful approach to user privacy and data protection.
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.

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