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Security report for civey.com

Civey GmbH · Media · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

Civey GmbH is a German-based company specializing in digital market and opinion research, providing real-time survey data and analytics services primarily to businesses, media, political organizations, and marketing professionals. Established in 2009, Civey has positioned itself as a leading provider in the German market research sector, offering a range of services including real-time polling, market studies, and data consulting. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive business presence with clear navigation and high-quality content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies including React and Next.js, hosted and secured via Cloudflare services. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for consent management, indicating a mature digital infrastructure with good performance, mobile optimization, and SEO practices. Accessibility features are present, enhancing user experience across devices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configurations and includes essential security headers. While no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, the absence of DNSSEC and a public security policy or incident response page suggests areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear GDPR-aligned privacy and cookie policies and visible consent mechanisms. Overall, Civey.com demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance suitable for its business domain. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security.txt file, and enhancing transparency around security policies and incident response to further strengthen trust and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

3 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 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 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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  • Security score drift

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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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
80

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Civey operates in the media and technology sectors, focusing on digital market research and opinion polling. Its competitive advantage lies in real-time data collection and analytics, serving a diverse clientele including corporations, political entities, and media outlets. The business model revolves around providing data-driven insights through surveys and consulting services. The company’s market positioning as a pioneer in digital opinion research in Germany is supported by its long domain history and consistent branding. Growth indicators include a comprehensive service portfolio and active engagement with multiple industry sectors. Partnerships and integrations with analytics and consent management providers enhance operational capabilities. The company maintains a medium size with a focused market presence in Germany.

Security posture

The security maturity of Civey.com is solid, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reflecting adherence to best practices. The use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN services adds a layer of protection and performance enhancement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were found in the website content or scripts. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation and absence of a public security policy or incident response contact page indicate gaps in transparency and DNS security. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy and cookie policies and consent management tools. Incident response readiness cannot be fully assessed due to missing explicit information. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced DNS security and clearer incident response communication.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Create and publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  4. Add explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses on the website.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Civey GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Civey GmbH
Description
Civey ist Vorreiter für digitale Markt und Meinungsforschung in Echtzeit. Stimmen Sie zu relevanten Fragen unserer Zeit ab oder profitieren Sie von unseren Daten-Lösungen.
Key services
Real-time opinion polling, Market research, Data analytics and consulting, Corporate accounts, International surveys
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare DNS, OneTrust Consent Management
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
Transparency
good

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. Strong GDPR and privacy compliance with visible consent mechanisms.
  3. Professional and comprehensive business presentation.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and good performance.
  5. No critical security issues detected, but DNSSEC is not enabled.
  6. No explicit security or incident response pages found.
  7. Contact information is available but no direct phone numbers found in the HTML.
  8. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack centered around React and Next.js, ensuring server-side rendering and good performance. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, enhancing security and availability. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. Performance is optimized with preloading fonts and assets, and mobile responsiveness is excellent. Accessibility considerations are present, improving usability for diverse users. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to further enhance DNS security and to formalize security documentation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and scalable digital presence.
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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