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Security report for conftool.org

ConfTool GmbH · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ConfTool GmbH operates a professional web-based conference and event management software platform, offering two main versions: ConfTool Standard for smaller, non-commercial academic events and ConfTool Pro, a hosted SaaS solution with advanced features and support. The company targets academic organizers and event planners globally, supporting over 5,000 organizers and providing multi-language support. The website is well-structured, professionally designed, and provides comprehensive information about the product offerings and benefits. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with standard web technologies including jQuery and CSS. It demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and Content Security Policy headers present, but lacks explicit cookie consent mechanisms and public security policies. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency, but the website content and GDPR compliance statements support legitimacy. No critical vulnerabilities or security issues were found in the content. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and professional image suitable for its academic and event management audience. Strategic recommendations include implementing a cookie consent banner to fully comply with EU regulations, publishing a vulnerability disclosure or security policy page, enhancing accessibility, and verifying domain registration details to improve trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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
77
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
74

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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Total records
2,579
Employees
0
Customers
2,579
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
14%

6 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

ConfTool GmbH holds a solid position in the niche market of academic and event management software, leveraging a dual product model to serve both small-scale and large-scale events. Their SaaS offering (ConfTool Pro) provides scalable, customizable solutions with professional support, while the free ConfTool Standard targets smaller, non-commercial events. The company benefits from a multilingual platform and a broad user base exceeding 5,000 organizers, indicating steady market penetration. Revenue streams likely include SaaS subscriptions and support services. The absence of aggressive marketing or advertising suggests a focus on organic growth and reputation within academic circles. The company maintains direct contact channels and legal transparency, reinforcing credibility. Partnerships or subsidiaries were not identified, indicating a focused business scope.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and multiple Content Security Policy headers, reducing risks of common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, the absence of a cookie consent mechanism and public security or incident response policies indicates areas for improvement in compliance and transparency. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information was found, which could hinder coordinated vulnerability reporting. The lack of WHOIS data transparency is a minor concern but does not directly impact website security. Overall, the site is secure for users but could enhance trust and compliance by publishing more explicit security policies and consent mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to ensure full GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive compliance.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Verify and update domain WHOIS information to improve legitimacy and trust signals.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ConfTool GmbH
Description
ConfTool is a flexible software for the preparation and organization of the submission, reviewing, scheduling and participant registration of on site or virtual events.
Key services
Submission and review process management, Conference program scheduling, Participant registration and invoicing, Communication facilitation between authors and participants, Hosted SaaS with support (ConfTool Pro), Local installation free version for small events (ConfTool Standard)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy headers present
  • No inline scripts except allowed 'unsafe-inline' in CSP
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner found despite GDPR compliance claim
  4. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual for a .net domain
  5. Website uses TYPO3 CMS and standard web technologies
  6. Contact information is present but no phone number explicitly found in provided content
  7. No social media links detected in the provided HTML
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in provided HTML
  9. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, ensuring a stable and maintainable platform. The use of jQuery and asynchronous JavaScript loading indicates a modern approach to frontend interactivity. CSS is well-organized with separate files for print and screen media. The site includes Content Security Policy headers, enhancing security against cross-site scripting. Performance is moderate, with preloading of fonts and asynchronous script loading to optimize load times. Mobile optimization is good, supported by viewport meta tags and responsive design elements. SEO is addressed with meta descriptions and structured navigation. No advanced analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal technical overhead and privacy focus. Hosting provider details are not disclosed in the content. Overall, the technical implementation is solid with room for enhancements in accessibility and cookie management.
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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