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Security report for dffb.de

Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin GmbH · Education · Germany

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin GmbH (DFFB) is a well-established educational institution specializing in film and television training. The website presents a professional and comprehensive digital presence, targeting aspiring filmmakers and media professionals globally. It offers detailed information about its academic programs, events, and film projects, positioning itself as a leading film academy in Germany with international outreach. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern SEO and cookie compliance tools, ensuring good performance and user experience across devices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks some advanced security headers and a public security policy. Overall, the site is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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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  • Security score drift

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
43

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 · found on this site
  • 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

DFFB operates in the education and media sectors, focusing on specialized film and television training. Its business model revolves around academic programs, workshops, and participation in film festivals, which enhances its market position. The institution benefits from a strong brand presence and partnerships evident through external links to film festivals and media outlets. Revenue streams likely include tuition, grants, and event hosting. The target audience includes students, filmmakers, and industry professionals. The website's content and structure support growth and engagement, with clear contact points and social media integration fostering community and outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and a robust cookie consent mechanism via the Borlabs Cookie plugin, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics is managed with user consent, aligning with privacy best practices. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened with additional headers and published policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin GmbH
Description
DFFB - Wilkommen bei der Deutschen Film- und Fernsehen Akademie Berlin! Die Akademie bildet in Regie, Drehbuch, Bildgestaltung/Kamera, Produktion und Montage Bild & Ton aus – in einem kreativen Umfeld mit internationaler Ausstrahlung.
Key services
Film and television education, Workshops and events, Film production support, Film festivals and awards participation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery 3.7.1, Borlabs Cookie plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and relevant to film education.
  3. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  4. Use of modern WordPress CMS with SEO optimizations.
  5. Clear contact information and social media presence.
  6. No security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No explicit or adult content detected; safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages WordPress CMS version 6.8.3 with Yoast SEO and Borlabs Cookie plugins, indicating a modern and SEO-optimized infrastructure. The use of jQuery 3.7.1 is current, though reliance on jQuery could be reviewed for modernization. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, providing a good user experience. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading images and structured data enhancing SEO and usability. Hosting details are not explicit, but the domain uses generic name servers. There is no evidence of advanced hosting or CDN services. Technical risks are low, but security header absence and potential plugin vulnerabilities should be addressed to maintain operational integrity.
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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