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Security report for dakks.de

German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) · Government · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) operates as the national accreditation authority for Germany, providing accreditation services to a wide range of conformity assessment bodies including laboratories, inspection and certification bodies. It holds a strong market position as a government-mandated entity, recognized internationally through memberships and multilateral agreements. The website clearly targets organizations seeking accreditation, accredited bodies, assessors, and international partners, offering comprehensive information and services related to accreditation processes and standards. Technically, the website is built on the Contao CMS platform and utilizes modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Slick Carousel, and TweenMax to deliver a responsive and accessible user experience. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and includes accessibility features. Privacy compliance is robust, with a clear privacy policy, cookie consent mechanism via Usercentrics, and use of Matomo analytics configured with privacy in mind. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs digital seals for certificates, enhancing trust and integrity. While explicit security headers are not detected in the HTML content, the overall security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The absence of explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies suggests an area for improvement. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with relevant regulations, making it a reliable source for accreditation-related information and services in Germany and internationally.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. 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: 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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

  4. 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

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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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
40

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

DAkkS holds a critical role in Germany's quality infrastructure as the sole national accreditation body, serving a broad spectrum of sectors including energy, transportation, healthcare, and environmental services. Its business model is government-driven, focusing on accreditation services that facilitate trust, safety, and market access. The organization benefits from international recognition and cooperation, enhancing its competitive advantage. The website reflects a mature digital presence with clear navigation, comprehensive content, and integration with international standards and partners. Strategic partnerships with European and international accreditation bodies further strengthen its market position. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a controlled communication channel primarily via web forms, aligning with governmental operational standards.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and the use of digital seals to ensure the authenticity of issued certificates. The integration of a consent management platform (Usercentrics) and privacy-focused analytics (Matomo) indicates a commitment to data protection and user privacy. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options could be addressed to enhance protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy is a gap that could impact transparency and trust in security incident handling. Overall, the security measures are appropriate for a governmental accreditation body but could be improved with additional security headers and explicit incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal vulnerability disclosure and incident response policy to enhance transparency and trust.
  2. Add and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider providing direct contact information for security incidents or data protection officer to improve user confidence.
  5. Maintain and enhance privacy compliance measures, including clear data retention policies and user rights information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
German Accreditation Body (DAkkS)
Description
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) is the national accreditation body of the Federal Republic of Germany. It issues accreditations to laboratories, inspection and certification bodies to confirm their competence according to international standards and legal requirements.
Key services
Accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories, Accreditation of medical laboratories, Accreditation of inspection bodies, Validation and verification bodies accreditation, Proficiency testing providers accreditation, Reference material producers accreditation, Biobanks accreditation, International cooperation and technical cooperation, Provision of digital accreditation symbols and calibration labels
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Slick Carousel, TweenMax, SVG4Everybody
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of digital seals for certificates
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management platform (Usercentrics)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on accreditation services and international cooperation.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Contao).
  5. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent management.
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact is via forms.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn and YouTube.
  8. Use of Matomo analytics with privacy consent.
  9. No terms of service page detected.
  10. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Contao Open Source CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, jQuery UI, Slick Carousel, TweenMax, and SVG4Everybody for enhanced UI/UX and accessibility. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features such as ARIA labels and keyboard navigation aids. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of a consent management platform to control tracking. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD data. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified in the HTML content, but the domain uses multiple UI-DNS name servers indicating a stable DNS setup. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with room for performance optimization and enhanced security header implementation.
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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