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Security report for caritas-kulmbach.de

Caritasverband für den Landkreis Kulmbach 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 den Landkreis Kulmbach e.V. is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to providing social services and support to vulnerable populations including the elderly, socially isolated individuals, people with disabilities, children, youth, families, and migrants. The organization operates with a mix of approximately 25 full-time and 120 volunteer staff, emphasizing community assistance and social justice. Their key services include migration and integration counseling, debt counseling, social advice, self-help groups, and support for youth and families. The website reflects a well-structured and accessible digital presence, supporting their mission with clear navigation and comprehensive service information. Technically, the website is built on the alkacon Mercury CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including JavaScript, Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious user tracking, and embedded YouTube videos with privacy enhancements. The site is mobile-optimized and includes strong accessibility features such as an accessibility toolbar and keyboard navigation aids. Performance is moderate, with some reliance on external content that requires user consent, such as OpenStreetMap and YouTube embeds. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms that comply with GDPR requirements. Email addresses are obfuscated to reduce spam risk. However, there is a lack of explicit security headers and no published security or incident response policies, which could be improved to enhance trust and resilience. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional image consistent with a reputable non-profit organization. The digital infrastructure supports their community-focused mission effectively, though there is room for improvement in security policy transparency and technical hardening.

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

The Caritasverband für den Landkreis Kulmbach e.V. holds a solid position as a regional social service provider within the non-profit sector in Germany. Their business model relies on a combination of professional staff and volunteers to deliver a broad range of social support services. The organization targets diverse vulnerable groups, including migrants and refugees, which aligns with current social needs and funding priorities. Their partnership with the larger Caritas network and related domains like caritas-bamberg.de indicates integration within a broader ecosystem, enhancing resource sharing and credibility. The website's content and structure suggest a focus on transparency and community engagement, which are critical for donor trust and volunteer recruitment. While revenue streams are not explicitly detailed, typical funding likely includes public grants, donations, and possibly service contracts. Growth indicators include active news updates and multimedia engagement. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining digital accessibility and privacy compliance to sustain community trust and regulatory adherence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. The presence of a cookie consent banner with granular options and external content blocking aligns with GDPR compliance and user privacy best practices. Email obfuscation reduces exposure to automated scraping. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web attacks. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which limits transparency and preparedness communication. No vulnerabilities or suspicious scripts were detected in the provided content. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from enhanced security header implementation and documented incident response procedures to improve resilience and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and embedded content for security and privacy compliance.
  5. Maintain and update accessibility features to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving standards and user needs.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Caritasverband für den Landkreis Kulmbach e. V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Caritasverband für den Landkreis Kulmbach e. V.
Description
Der Caritasverband für den Landkreis Kulmbach e.V. bietet vielfältige soziale Dienste und Angebote für Menschen in Not, darunter alte Menschen, sozial isolierte Personen, Menschen mit Behinderung, Kinder, Jugendliche, Familien und Zugewanderte. Ziel ist ein sozial gerechtes Leben für alle.
Key services
Migration, Flüchtlings- und Integrationsberatung, Betreuungsverein, Schuldnerberatung, Soziale Beratung, Selbsthilfegruppen, Tafel, Kur und Erholung, Jugendhilfe
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, OpenStreetMap, YouTube embedded videos, alkacon Mercury CMS modules
Frameworks
alkacon Mercury CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in for external content
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Email obfuscation for contact email

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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. Content is in German and targeted at local community social services.
  3. Good accessibility features implemented including an accessibility toolbar.
  4. Cookie consent banner is present and functional with granular options.
  5. Contact information is clearly presented with phone, fax, address, and contact form.
  6. Embedded videos use privacy-enhanced YouTube URLs (youtube-nocookie).
  7. OpenStreetMap integration requires user consent for external content.
  8. No terms of service page found.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  10. No visible security headers detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the alkacon Mercury CMS platform, leveraging JavaScript for interactivity and Matomo for analytics, which supports privacy-focused tracking. Embedded multimedia content uses privacy-enhanced YouTube URLs, and mapping services are provided via OpenStreetMap with user consent mechanisms. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility enhancements such as keyboard navigation and an accessibility toolbar. Performance is moderate, with some reliance on external content that may impact load times. The HTML structure is valid and SEO-friendly with appropriate meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and breadcrumbs. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of security headers and explicit security policies suggests areas for modernization and risk mitigation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively but could be improved with enhanced security practices and performance optimizations.
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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