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Security report for caritas-fobi.de

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

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.caritas-fobi.de represents the Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Bamberg e.V., a non-profit organization focused on providing professional continuing education and training in social work, care, pedagogy, and administration. The site offers a comprehensive catalog of courses, including in-person, online, and inhouse training, targeting professionals in social and care sectors primarily within the Bamberg diocese region. The organization maintains a solid regional presence with clear contact information and active social media channels. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and Font Awesome. It is hosted on servers associated with internet1.de, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. The site implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent via klaro and provides privacy and terms of service pages, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses secure form submissions but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the content or WHOIS data. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's identity and business claims, supporting a high legitimacy score. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its business purpose. Strategic improvements could include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies, and continuous monitoring of third-party libraries to maintain security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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 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 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

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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
50
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
56
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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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Leaked records that mention caritas-fobi.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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 e.V. operates as a key regional non-profit provider of professional training and continuing education in social and care sectors. Its competitive advantage lies in its affiliation with the Caritas network, recognized quality certifications, and a broad course offering tailored to social workers, educators, and care professionals. The business model focuses on educational services, including seminars, workshops, and digital learning, generating revenue through course fees and partnerships. The target customer segment includes professionals and organizations within the Bamberg diocese and surrounding areas. The organization benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem, including cooperation with educational institutions and social service providers, enhancing its market position and growth potential.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling. The presence of a cookie consent mechanism indicates awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, as well as the lack of published security policies or incident response contacts, represents gaps in the security framework. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. The organization should consider formalizing its security policies, implementing additional HTTP security headers, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to enhance its security posture and compliance with GDPR and NIS2 directives.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact channels.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training to foster a security-aware culture.

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
Online-Auftritt des Fortbildungsprogramms des Caritasverbandes für die Erzdiözese Bamberg. Bietet Fort- und Weiterbildung in sozialen Arbeitsfeldern mit Seminaren in Pflege, Pädagogik, Beratung, Verwaltung, Spiritualität und Gesundheit.
Key services
Seminars and courses in social work, care, pedagogy, administration, Inhouse and online training, Continuing education and certification programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, klaro (cookie consent)
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (canonical link uses https)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Login forms use POST method
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 and not blocked by any WAF or security challenge.
  2. Content is in German and targeted at professionals in social and care sectors.
  3. Uses TYPO3 CMS with standard modern web technologies.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via klaro.
  5. Contact information is clearly presented with email, phone, and physical address.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Xing.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Good overall professionalism and trust indicators.
  10. No advertising or tracking networks detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, combined with Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for client-side scripting. The site uses Font Awesome for icons and klaro for cookie consent management. Hosting is managed via internet1.de, indicated by the nameservers. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements to reduce technical debt and improve user experience.
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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