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Security report for deutsche-stiftung-engagement-und-ehrenamt.de

Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt is a German non-profit foundation dedicated to strengthening volunteer engagement through funding, consulting, education, and networking services. The organization holds a reputable position in the national non-profit sector, targeting volunteers and community organizations across Germany. Their digital presence is built on a modern WordPress infrastructure with professional design and good SEO practices, supported by plugins such as Rank Math and Borlabs Cookie for privacy compliance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit privacy and terms of service pages are missing. Overall, the website reflects a trustworthy and professional entity with a clear mission to support civic engagement.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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';…
  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
  4. 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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
55

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention deutsche-stiftung-engagement-und-ehrenamt.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The foundation operates primarily in the non-profit sector, focusing on volunteer support and engagement. Their business model revolves around grant programs, educational events, and advisory services. The target audience includes volunteers, NGOs, and community groups in Germany. The organization maintains active social media channels and partners with platforms like Pretix for event management. The foundation was established in 2020, aligning with the domain age and digital footprint. Their market position is strong within the German civic engagement ecosystem, with a medium-sized operational scale.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and uses cookie consent tools to comply with privacy regulations. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a published privacy policy, terms of service, and incident response contacts represents compliance gaps. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms were found, which could be improved to enhance transparency and security readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from formalized policies and disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add a terms of service page detailing user rights and obligations.
  3. Implement and publicize a security policy and incident response contact information.
  4. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt
Description
Die Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt stärkt Ehrenamt durch Förderungs-, Vernetzungs-, Beratungs- und Bildungsangebote. Sie engagiert sich für Ehrenamtliche und fördert Engagement in Deutschland.
Key services
Förderprogramme, Beratung (Fundraising, Recht, Versicherungsschutz), Bildungsangebote, Veranstaltungen, Vernetzung
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Enfold Theme 7.1.2, jQuery, LayerSlider, OpenStreetMap plugin, Borlabs Cookie plugin, Rank Math SEO plugin, Autoptimize
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Borlabs Cookie
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is focused on promoting and supporting volunteering and engagement in Germany.
  3. Strong social media presence with official accounts on major platforms.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism implemented via Borlabs Cookie.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information.
  8. Events and educational content are prominently featured.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. HTTPS is enabled and enforced.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 using the Enfold theme and several plugins including LayerSlider, Borlabs Cookie, and Rank Math SEO. It uses jQuery and OpenStreetMap for mapping features. The site is optimized with Autoptimize for CSS and JS aggregation. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. There is room for improvement in accessibility and formal security documentation.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 53/100 −3Medium35 findingsView report
  2. 56/100Medium32 findingsView report
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