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Security report for dae-europe.org

DAE Dachverband Europäischer Dokumentarfilm / Documentary Association of Europe e.V. · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DAE Dachverband Europäischer Dokumentarfilm / Documentary Association of Europe e.V. is a non-profit membership association serving documentary professionals primarily in Europe but also globally. Founded in 2019, it offers a collaborative network, expert advice, curated resources, discounts, and advocacy grounded in progressive social principles. The association positions itself as a fast-growing community with over 700 members, emphasizing inclusivity and sustainability. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap 5, supporting good mobile responsiveness and user experience. The site employs standard plugins for cookie consent, analytics, and email marketing, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses domain locking statuses, and provides cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks DNSSEC and explicit security policies or incident response contacts. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR, with moderate tracking via Google Analytics and Mailchimp. The absence of phone contact and physical address is noted but common for such associations. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing security and incident response policies, and implementing a security.txt file to enhance transparency and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

6 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
72

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

DAE operates in the media and non-profit sectors, targeting documentary filmmakers and professionals. Its business model is membership-based, generating value through networking, resources, and advocacy rather than commercial sales. The association leverages partnerships with festivals and markets to provide member benefits. Its growth and positioning as a progressive, inclusive community provide competitive advantages. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and benefits, fostering member engagement. The use of established digital marketing tools like Mailchimp and Google Analytics indicates a data-driven approach to outreach. The lack of visible phone or physical address suggests a primarily digital or decentralized operation. Overall, DAE demonstrates a focused niche presence with potential for further expansion and partnership development.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place. The cookie consent mechanism is comprehensive and GDPR compliant, reflecting good privacy practices. However, the absence of DNSSEC reduces domain security resilience. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present, which are recommended best practices. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The security score is good but could be improved by addressing these gaps. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit association but should be enhanced to meet higher standards and build member trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DAE Dachverband Europäischer Dokumentarfilm / Documentary Association of Europe e.V.
Description
A members network for documentary professionals inside and outside Europe, founded on intersectional, anti-racist, queer-feminist and environmental sustainability principles. Provides networking, expert advice, discounts, advocacy, and curated resources for documentary filmmakers.
Key services
Members Directory, Financing Companion, Consultants List, Discounts, Ask Me Anything, Off The Record, Story Room, Media Library
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Bootstrap 5, jQuery, FontAwesome, Mailchimp for WordPress, Cookie Law Info plugin, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Smush Lazy Load
Frameworks
Bootstrap 5
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with clientDeleteProhibited and transfer/update prohibitions
  • Cookie consent with granular categories and user control

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on documentary professionals and non-fiction storytelling.
  3. Strong emphasis on community, advocacy, and member services.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with user consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct phone numbers or physical addresses found on the site.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Modern WordPress-based site with Bootstrap 5 and common plugins.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a child theme of BootsScore 5, leveraging Bootstrap 5 for responsive design and FontAwesome for icons. It uses jQuery and several plugins including Mailchimp for WordPress, Cookie Law Info for GDPR compliance, AOS for animations, and Smush for image lazy loading. The site loads moderately fast with good mobile optimization and SEO meta tags. Hosting is via a registrar Mesh Digital Limited with DNS hosted on domaincontrol.com, likely GoDaddy DNS. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. No advanced security headers beyond domain locking were detected. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained but could benefit from DNSSEC and enhanced security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly website 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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