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Security report for compott.de

Mike · Media · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Compott.de is a German lifestyle and technology blog focusing on topics such as BBQ, travel, automobiles, and general lifestyle trends. The site is managed by an individual named Mike and targets general internet users interested in these areas. The business model relies on content publishing combined with affiliate marketing and advertising revenue. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and CookieYes for cookie consent management. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, SEO practices, and a consistent branding approach. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though additional security headers could enhance protection. No privacy policy or terms of service were found, which is a compliance gap. Overall, the website is accessible, professional, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

2 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';…

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
90
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
79

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

The website occupies a niche position in the media sector as a lifestyle and technology blog with a focus on BBQ and travel. It leverages affiliate marketing (notably Amazon) and advertising networks such as AWIN and Google DoubleClick. The target audience is broad, encompassing lifestyle enthusiasts and tech-savvy readers in Germany. The site shows signs of ongoing content updates and social media engagement primarily via Instagram. The business appears small-scale and owner-operated, with no evidence of parent or subsidiary companies. The lack of explicit business registration or contact details limits full business credibility assessment.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a cookie consent banner that complies with GDPR requirements, indicating a baseline security and privacy awareness. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests limited formal security governance. Security headers beyond HTTPS are not detected, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and YouTube embeds introduces moderate tracking but is managed via consent. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with enhanced headers and documented policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response contact information.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mike
Description
Compott.de is a blog offering engaging articles on lifestyle, technology, BBQ, travel, and automobiles. It provides inspiration and information on current trends.
Key services
Blog articles on lifestyle, technology, BBQ, travel, and autos, Affiliate marketing via Amazon shop, Advertising placements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.2, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, CookieYes cookie consent, Font loading with WOFF2 fonts, Lazy loading images
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AWIN, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
YouTube embedded video cookies
Marketing tools
Google Site Kit, CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German language lifestyle and technology blog with focus on BBQ, travel, and autos.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with modern plugins and cookie consent management.
  3. Includes affiliate marketing and advertising.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on homepage or main navigation.
  5. Cookie consent banner is comprehensive and GDPR compliant.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact form available.
  7. No security policy or incident response information found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt detected.
  9. Social media presence primarily on Instagram.
  10. Website is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress 6.7.2 and uses jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and CookieYes for cookie management. Fonts are loaded efficiently using WOFF2 format with preload hints. Images use lazy loading for performance optimization. The site is mobile responsive and includes SEO-friendly meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. Hosting provider details are not explicitly disclosed. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in security headers and accessibility features. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and suitable for a small to medium-sized content site.
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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