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Security report for contact-cooperation.de

Contact & Cooperation Lüneburg e.V. · Education · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Contact & Cooperation Lüneburg e.V. is a well-established student consultancy affiliated with Leuphana University in Germany. The organization bridges academic knowledge with practical business consulting, serving a diverse client base from startups to global enterprises. Their business model is non-profit and focuses on providing students with real-world consulting experience while delivering value to partner companies. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive content and clear navigation, targeting students and businesses alike. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme framework, incorporating modern libraries such as jQuery and FontAwesome. It integrates social media feeds and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Hosting appears to be managed by kasserver.com, with proper SSL and security headers in place, contributing to a secure browsing experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs security headers, and uses anti-spam measures like honeypot plugins. However, it lacks publicly available security policies or incident response contacts, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the analysis. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong compliance to privacy regulations and a trustworthy business presence. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security and incident response policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and continuous monitoring of third-party plugins to maintain security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

9 findings 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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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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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
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
95
Average
47

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 · found on this site
  • 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 organization occupies a niche in the education and non-profit sector, leveraging university affiliation to provide consulting services. Its competitive advantage lies in combining academic rigor with practical application, supported by a strong network of partners and alumni. The business model is project-based consulting, primarily targeting startups, SMEs, and larger companies seeking innovative solutions. Revenue streams are likely limited or reinvested due to non-profit status. The active social media presence and upcoming 25-year anniversary indicate growth and sustained engagement. Partnerships appear focused on academic and business collaborations, enhancing market reach and credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie management. Use of honeypot plugins indicates proactive spam prevention. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact incident handling efficiency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected, suggesting good maintenance practices. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but further enhancements in security documentation and vulnerability disclosure would strengthen the overall security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance form security with CAPTCHA or multi-factor validation to prevent automated abuse.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Contact & Cooperation Lüneburg e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Contact & Cooperation Lüneburg e.V.
Description
Contact & Cooperation Lüneburg e.V. is a student consultancy at Leuphana University in Lüneburg. They connect theoretical knowledge with practical business consulting, serving clients from startups to global players.
Key services
Consulting projects, Business development support, Networking between students and companies
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP, jQuery 3.7.1, FontAwesome 5.13.0, Instagram Feed Plugin, Complianz GDPR Plugin, Honeypot Plugin
Frameworks
Avada Theme Framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • Use of honeypot plugin to prevent spam
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Instagram Feed, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional student consultancy portal affiliated with Leuphana University.
  2. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with visible consent mechanisms.
  3. Active social media presence with Instagram integration.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Good technical implementation using WordPress and Avada theme.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable and widely used CMS platform, WordPress, with the Avada theme providing a flexible and responsive design. The technology stack includes modern JavaScript libraries and icon fonts, ensuring a rich user interface. Integration with Instagram via a plugin enhances social engagement. Hosting is managed through kasserver.com, a reputable provider. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in image loading and script management. SEO and accessibility are well addressed through proper meta tags, responsive design, and ARIA attributes. Technical risks are minimal but require ongoing plugin management to avoid vulnerabilities.
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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