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Security report for createctrl.com

CreateCtrl · Media · Germany

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

CreateCtrl is a German-based company specializing in cloud-based web applications for program planning across television, streaming, radio, and social media platforms. Established in 2003, the company has positioned itself as a trusted provider in the media industry, leveraging its AWS Advanced Technology Partner status to deliver secure and scalable solutions hosted in the Frankfurt AWS data center. Their product suite includes applications for content management, license handling, forecasting, and youth protection, catering to a diverse media client base. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, comprehensive content, and clear navigation, supporting a positive user experience. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Video.js for media playback and integrates Google Tag Manager and Calendly for analytics and marketing. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are not explicitly observed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, CreateCtrl demonstrates a strong business credibility and digital maturity with minor areas for security enhancement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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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  • 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
77
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
78

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

CreateCtrl operates in the media software sector, targeting broadcasters, streaming services, and content producers. Their B2B SaaS model focuses on delivering cloud-hosted planning tools that streamline scheduling and content workflows. The company benefits from strategic AWS partnership, enhancing its market credibility and technical capabilities. The presence of notable media clients and detailed product offerings indicates a competitive advantage in specialized media planning software. Growth potential is supported by comprehensive product modules and a clear focus on collaboration and cloud solutions. The company maintains a professional online presence with multilingual support and structured data for SEO. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, suggesting an independent medium-sized enterprise.

Security posture

The website and business exhibit a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections such as clientDeleteProhibited status. Hosting on AWS Frankfurt data centers ensures compliance with European data protection standards. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of visible security headers like Content-Security-Policy or HSTS represent areas for improvement. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder transparency and readiness in case of security incidents. Forms on the site collect personal data with consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional DNS and HTTP security best practices and publishing incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to improve browser security.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide incident response contact channels to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Improve website accessibility features to comply with standards and broaden user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
CreateCtrl AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CreateCtrl
Description
CreateCtrl offers web applications for program planning and scheduling across TV, streaming, radio, and social media platforms. Their solutions optimize planning workflows and support collaborative work.
Key services
Program planning, Content and metadata management, License and contract management, Asset management, Forecasting and long-term planning, Youth protection, Campaign and event planning
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
AWS Cloud Hosting, Video.js, Google Tag Manager, Calendly Widget, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited
  • AWS hosting with European data protection compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Calendly
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with comprehensive content about media planning software.
  2. Strong AWS partnership and hosting in Frankfurt ensures compliance with European data protection.
  3. Multiple client logos from reputable media companies enhance trust.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, address, and contact form.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response details published.
  7. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and video content enhances user engagement.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected, full site content accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on AWS infrastructure in Frankfurt, leveraging cloud scalability and security. The tech stack includes modern JavaScript libraries such as Video.js for media playback and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site uses deferred loading of scripts to optimize performance. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data describing the organization and breadcrumbs. The site is mobile responsive with adaptive images and layout. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in video delivery and script loading. Technical risks are minimal but include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and functional user experience.
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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