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Security report for deutschland-per-rad.de

Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V. · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website 'Deutschland per Rad entdecken' is operated by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V. (ADFC), a reputable non-profit organization focused on promoting cycling tourism in Germany. The site provides comprehensive information on cycling routes, regions, and related services, targeting both experienced cyclists and newcomers. It serves as an inspiration and planning resource for environmentally friendly and recreational cycling holidays. The business model centers on information dissemination and community engagement rather than direct commercial sales. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies such as jQuery and Bootstrap for responsive design. It integrates Matomo analytics with privacy-conscious settings and Google Tag Manager for marketing and tracking purposes. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes clear navigation and search functionality, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a robust cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. While explicit security headers are not fully documented in the HTML, no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and formal policies. The domain WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with the organization's profile, showing no signs of privacy protection or suspicious registration patterns. The website is fully accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms, indicating stable hosting and operational status. Social media integration and partner links further enhance trust and outreach. Strategic recommendations include implementing comprehensive security headers, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, adding a terms of service page, and maintaining regular updates of third-party libraries to sustain security and compliance.

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

6 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 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';…

  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

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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
15
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
52

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

ADFC holds a strong market position as a leading cycling tourism promoter in Germany with a history dating back to 1999. Its competitive advantage lies in its authoritative content, broad regional coverage, and trusted brand recognition. The business model is non-profit and community-focused, relying on informational products like the biannual cycling planner magazine and digital resources. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, brochure sales, and advertising partnerships. The target customer segments are cycling enthusiasts, tourists, and families seeking sustainable travel options. The partnership ecosystem includes official tourism bodies and cycling accommodation providers, enhancing service breadth. Growth indicators include digital presence expansion and multi-channel engagement. Operationally, the organization demonstrates professionalism and consistent branding.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. Use of Matomo analytics with disabled cookies by default reflects privacy-conscious data collection. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, limiting transparency and preparedness. Overall, the site is secure for its informational purpose but would benefit from enhanced header policies and formal security documentation to improve resilience and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and provide clear incident response contact channels to enhance transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a terms of service page to complete legal compliance and user agreement clarity.
  4. Maintain regular updates and vulnerability scanning of third-party libraries and CMS components to prevent exploitation.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic audits to improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V.
Description
Der ADFC stellt im Radurlaubsplaner 'Deutschland per Rad entdecken' Radfernwege und Radregionen in Deutschland vor. Das Angebot richtet sich an Radurlauber und Radtouristen, sowohl erfahrene als auch Neueinsteiger, mit Inspirationen für Radreisen und Fahrradausflüge.
Key services
Radfernwege und Radregionen Informationen, Radurlaubsplaner Magazin, Bestellformular für Broschüren, Routenfinder und Tourentipps, Geführte Radtouren, Serviceangebote für Radreisende
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap 3 Modal, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo with disabled cookies for tracking

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
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 professionally presented and relevant to cycling tourism in Germany.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts found.
  5. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and analytics tools with privacy considerations.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, address, and contact form.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube is linked.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. It uses jQuery and Bootstrap 3 for UI components and responsive design, providing a good user experience across devices. Analytics are handled via Matomo with privacy settings and Google Tag Manager for marketing integration. The site loads with moderate performance, likely due to image-heavy content and slider components. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter cards. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No critical technical debt or obsolete technologies were detected, but upgrading Bootstrap and jQuery versions could enhance security and performance.
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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