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Security report for dehoga-bundesverband.de

Deutscher Hotel- und Gaststättenverband e.V. (DEHOGA Bundesverband) · Hospitality · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and Network security.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Deutscher Hotel- und Gaststättenverband e.V. (DEHOGA Bundesverband) is a prominent German industry association representing the hospitality sector. The website serves as an information and advocacy platform for hospitality businesses, providing resources, news, and policy updates relevant to the industry. It holds a strong market position as a national association with a large membership base and influence in Germany's hospitality market. The site targets hospitality professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders seeking industry insights and support. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and professional content management system, complemented by Bootstrap for responsive design and modern frontend technologies. The hosting is managed by Schlund Technologies, a reputable provider. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, with a moderate performance profile. Cookie consent is implemented via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance and transparent user tracking. From a security perspective, the website uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks visible security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data aligns well with the website's identity, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving its business purpose effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would enhance its security posture further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

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 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
56

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

DEHOGA Bundesverband operates as a key industry association in Germany's hospitality sector, providing advocacy, education, and certification services. Its business model focuses on membership services, policy influence, and sector representation. The association benefits from a large membership base and strong national presence, positioning it as a leading voice in hospitality. The website supports this role by offering comprehensive information, news updates, and resources tailored to hospitality professionals. Partnerships with media and social platforms extend its reach. The organization appears stable and well-established, with a consistent brand and clear communication channels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and a robust cookie consent mechanism ensuring GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers (such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts represent gaps in security best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were observed in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like Cookiebot and Matomo is managed transparently. To improve, the organization should implement security headers, publish incident response information, and conduct regular security audits to maintain and enhance trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses).
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain transparency in data protection practices and update privacy policies as regulations evolve.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Deutscher Hotel- und Gaststättenverband e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutscher Hotel- und Gaststättenverband e.V. (DEHOGA Bundesverband)
Description
Der Deutsche Hotel- und Gaststättenverband e.V. Der Branchenverband des Gastgewerbes.
Key services
Industry advocacy, Information and support for hospitality businesses, Training and education, Certification and classification services, Campaigns and events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap CSS, jQuery, Video.js, Cookiebot
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of HTTPS implied by domain and scripts loaded via HTTPS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (Piwik)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google
Tracking pixels
Cookiebot, Matomo (piwik.pantanet.de)
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses a professional CMS (TYPO3) and modern frontend frameworks (Bootstrap).
  2. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed cookie categorization and descriptions.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided with official email and phone numbers.
  4. Social media presence is active across major platforms.
  5. No security policy or incident response contact found on the site.
  6. No visible security headers data provided; recommend further security hardening.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Content is in German and targeted at hospitality industry stakeholders in Germany.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a mature and scalable content management system widely used in professional environments. It uses Bootstrap for responsive design and includes modern JavaScript libraries such as Video.js and Cookiebot for media and consent management. Hosting is provided by Schlund Technologies, indicating a stable infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. SEO and mobile optimization are well addressed. The site uses HTTPS and loads external resources securely. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and accessibility improvements are recommended to modernize and harden the platform.
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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