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Security report for carmen-ev.de

C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. · Energy · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

65/100

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

C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. is a German non-profit organization specializing in renewable energy, sustainable raw materials, and resource efficiency. The website serves as an information hub offering news, events, consulting services, and educational materials targeting professionals, researchers, and policymakers in the energy and sustainability sectors. The organization maintains a strong market position within Germany's renewable energy community, supported by active social media engagement and a comprehensive event calendar. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO Premium and the Modern Events Calendar plugin. It is hosted by iWelt AG, uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration, and incorporates privacy and cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement, CAPTCHA on forms, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the site lacks a published security policy or vulnerability disclosure mechanism, which could be improved to enhance trust and incident readiness. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, with no blocking or WAF interference detected. Strategic recommendations include implementing a security policy page, adding a security.txt file, and enhancing security headers to further strengthen the security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
5of 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

1 finding 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.

    • 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

Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
65

Not counted

  • SSL/TLS: did not complete in this scan.
  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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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Total records
4
Employees
0
Customers
4
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
50%

2 subdomains affected

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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

C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. operates as a key non-profit player in the renewable energy and sustainable resource sectors in Germany. Its business model focuses on knowledge dissemination, event organization, and consultancy, targeting stakeholders such as industry professionals, government bodies, and research institutions. The organization leverages partnerships and a broad network to maintain relevance and influence. Revenue streams likely include event fees, consulting services, and possibly public funding or grants. The website's comprehensive content and active social media presence indicate a growth-oriented approach and a commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and enforced, use of CAPTCHA on contact forms, and no exposed sensitive information in the HTML content. Security headers are likely present but could be improved by explicitly implementing Content-Security-Policy and other modern headers. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, nor a vulnerability disclosure program, which are gaps in compliance and security culture. GDPR compliance is well addressed through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from formalizing security governance and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance HTTP security headers, including Content-Security-Policy, to mitigate risks from cross-site scripting and other attacks.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and dependencies to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and improve privacy compliance by documenting data retention policies and user rights clearly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.
Description
Nachwachsende Rohstoffe, Erneuerbare Energie, nachhaltige Ressourcennutzung
Key services
Information dissemination, Event organization, Consulting services, Research project participation, Newsletter publication
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Yoast SEO Premium, Modern Events Calendar plugin, Contact Form 7 with image captcha, Download Manager plugin, jQuery, Various CSS frameworks and Google Fonts
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
PHP-based CMS, Web hosting via iWelt AG (based on nameservers)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CAPTCHA on contact forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of updated plugins and WordPress version

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO Premium, Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking mechanisms.
  2. Strong focus on renewable energy, sustainable resources, and related events.
  3. Multiple social media channels actively linked.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools.
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities in HTML content.
  8. WHOIS data is consistent and transparent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with up-to-date plugins and SEO tools, hosted by a reputable German provider (iWelt AG). It uses jQuery and various CSS frameworks, Google Fonts, and integrates Matomo for analytics, ensuring privacy-conscious tracking. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with a clear navigation structure and rich content. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed. The technical stack is well maintained, but opportunities exist to modernize security headers and improve incident response readiness.
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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