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Security report for deutschlandtest.de

Hubert Burda Media · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DEUTSCHLAND TEST is a German media brand under Hubert Burda Media specializing in scientific studies, product tests, and consumer recommendations. The website offers extensive rankings and editorial content aimed at general consumers seeking trustworthy information on brands, products, and services. It has a strong market position supported by a large volume of published studies and a consistent brand presence since 2013. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript frameworks, integrates consent management for GDPR compliance, and uses Amazon AWS for hosting, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and a content security policy, although additional headers and explicit security policies could enhance posture. Privacy compliance is robust with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 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

7 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
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
45
Average
63

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

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Dark web exposure

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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 business operates in the media sector, focusing on consumer product testing and publishing. Its competitive advantage lies in scientific rigor, transparency, and affiliation with Hubert Burda Media. Revenue streams likely include advertising, licensing of seals, and partnerships. The target audience is broad, encompassing general consumers interested in product quality and brand reputation. The company maintains partnerships with other Burda entities and media outlets like CHIP.de. Growth indicators include frequent publication of studies and active social media engagement. The business model emphasizes credibility and trust to differentiate in a crowded media landscape.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS, content security policy, and GDPR-compliant consent management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. Security headers could be enhanced by adding Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options. Overall, the site balances user privacy and security well but could improve in formal security governance and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Continue to monitor and update third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user trust by providing more visible trust seals and certifications related to security and privacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hubert Burda Media
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hubert Burda Media
Description
DEUTSCHLAND TEST provides tips and recommendations for everyday life based on scientific studies and tests, publishing about 60 studies and tests per year covering over 22,000 brands, products, and services.
Key services
Publishing scientific studies and tests, Providing rankings and recommendations, Offering licensing and advertising opportunities for companies
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, INFOnline Measurement Manager, CMPv2 Consent Management Platform, BF Tools, Swiper.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
INFOnline Measurement Manager, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
BF Tools
Tracking pixels
INFOnline Measurement Manager
Marketing tools
Consent Management Platform (CMPv2)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on scientific and transparent consumer product testing.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and consent management.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. Active social media presence with Instagram and YouTube links.
  7. Contact information is available via email and contact forms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front-end framework, likely Vue.js or similar, with deferred loading of scripts for performance. It integrates third-party services such as Google Tag Manager, INFOnline analytics, and a consent management platform (CMPv2). Hosting is on Amazon AWS, indicated by DNS servers. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and preloads fonts and scripts for faster rendering. SEO is supported by meta tags, canonical links, and structured navigation. Accessibility features include ARIA labels and keyboard navigable menus. The technical infrastructure is robust, but no CMS was explicitly identified, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Overall, the technical implementation supports a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience.
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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