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Security report for delfi.de

DELFI e.V. · Transportation · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

DELFI e.V. operates as a cooperative network focused on providing unified electronic passenger information and route calculation services for public transport across Germany. It serves as a key organizational and technological hub facilitating data harmonization among federal states and partners, supporting cross-regional travel chains and future-oriented information services. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a clear focus on public transport stakeholders and end users. Technically, the site employs a modern but traditional web stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and various UI libraries, hosted on German infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices and a professional design. Analytics are handled via Matomo with cookies disabled, indicating privacy-conscious implementation. Security posture is moderate; HTTPS is implied but no explicit security headers or policies are published. No forms collect sensitive data on the homepage, reducing attack surface. Privacy compliance is partial with a privacy policy present but lacking a cookie consent mechanism. Business credibility is high with transparent contact details, organizational information, and trust signals such as government references. Overall, the website is a reliable and professional resource for public transport information in Germany, with room for improvement in security and privacy compliance to enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

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

8 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

    • 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

  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
77
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
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
  • 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

DELFI e.V. holds a strong position as a national cooperative network in Germany's public transport sector, enabling standardized data exchange and passenger information services. Its non-profit model focuses on collaboration among federal states and partners, leveraging government support and participation in European initiatives. The organization targets public transport authorities, mobility providers, and end users, offering datasets, technical coordination, and barrier-free travel guidance. Growth is indicated by ongoing projects, updated datasets, and national conferences. Partnerships with government bodies and platforms like Mobilithek enhance its ecosystem. The business model emphasizes data harmonization and service provision rather than direct commercial sales, positioning DELFI as a foundational infrastructure player in the transportation information market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS usage is assumed but not explicitly confirmed. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could improve protection against common web attacks. The absence of forms on the homepage reduces risk exposure. Privacy practices include disabling cookies in Matomo analytics, but the lack of a cookie consent banner indicates incomplete GDPR compliance. No incident response or security policy information is published, limiting transparency and preparedness visibility. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational site but could benefit from enhanced headers, explicit policies, and consent mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
DELFI e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DELFI e.V.
Description
DELFI e.V. is a cooperative network of German federal states and partners providing a technological and organizational framework for unified public transport route calculation and passenger information services across Germany. It offers the DELFI-Timetable dataset and supports cross-regional travel chains, acting as an organizational hub driving technological and professional innovations in public transport information.
Key services
DELFI-Timetable dataset, Cross-regional travel chain information, Technical and organizational coordination, Handbook on barrier-free travel chains, National and European data infrastructure participation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.1.1, Bootstrap CSS/JS, Slick Carousel, jQuery Fancybox, jQuery Selectric, Owl Carousel, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Disables cookies in Matomo analytics
  • No visible forms collecting sensitive data
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German language.
  2. No forms detected that collect personal data directly on the homepage.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided in the footer.
  4. No explicit cookie consent banner or mechanism found.
  5. Matomo analytics is used with cookies disabled, indicating privacy awareness.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information published.
  7. Website uses multiple JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks for UI and UX.
  8. Content is focused on public transport data cooperation and information services.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of jQuery 2.1.1, Bootstrap, Slick Carousel, Fancybox, Selectric, and Owl Carousel to deliver a responsive and interactive user experience. The CMS appears to be custom or based on Rex CMS, inferred from media file URL patterns. Hosting is managed by sec-provider.de, a German hosting provider, aligning with the organization's location. Performance is moderate with multiple CSS and JS assets loaded, but the site is mobile-optimized and accessible with clear navigation. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, canonical links, and structured navigation menus. The use of Matomo analytics with cookies disabled reflects a privacy-aware approach. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack by updating jQuery and optimizing asset delivery for faster load times.
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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