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Security report for die-gaestefuehrer.de

Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V. (BVGD) · Hospitality · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

31/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Die Gästeführer is a German service portal operated by the Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V. (BVGD), representing approximately 7,500 qualified tour guides across more than 235 cities and regions in Germany. The website serves as a directory and member platform, providing profiles of tour guides, information about the annual Weltgästeführertag event, and access to the BVGD Akademie training platform. The portal targets both professional guides and tourists seeking qualified guiding services, positioning itself as a leading national association platform in the hospitality sector. Technically, the website employs standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript with jQuery, and integrates privacy-focused Matomo analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with a moderate performance profile and basic SEO and accessibility features. The CMS is custom or unknown, with no major technical debt evident. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration but lacks explicit security headers. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices such as HTTPS enforcement, cookie consent mechanisms, and privacy-respecting analytics. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements at a basic level. Strategic improvements in security headers, incident response transparency, and enhanced privacy documentation would strengthen its security posture and compliance maturity.

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

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. 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
0
Security headers
20
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
31

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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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 BVGD operates as a professional association representing a large network of qualified tour guides in Germany, providing a centralized service portal to connect guides with clients and promote industry standards. The business model focuses on membership services, training (via BVGD Akademie), and event promotion (Weltgästeführertag). The portal enhances visibility and credibility for members, supporting the association's advocacy and educational roles. The target customers include tourists seeking guided tours and professional guides requiring certification and networking. The association's partnerships with European and global guest guide federations enhance its market position. The website content and structure reflect a mature organization with a clear mission and stable market presence.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security baseline with HTTPS and cookie consent but lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies. The absence of incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in security governance. The use of Matomo analytics is a positive privacy-conscious choice. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but would benefit from formalized security documentation and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance privacy documentation with detailed data retention and processing policies.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V. (BVGD)
Description
Das sind ca. 7.500 qualifizierte Gästeführerinnen und Gästeführer aus mehr als 235 Städten und Regionen in ganz Deutschland. Der Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V. (BVGD e.V.) bildet den Dachverband und vertritt die Interessen seiner Mitglieder.
Key services
Directory of qualified tour guides, Member area for guides, Information about Weltgästeführertag, BVGD Akademie training platform
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PhotoSwipe, Matomo Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in German with English language option available.
  3. Strong association branding with BVGD and clear business purpose.
  4. Contact information is complete and professional.
  5. Cookie consent is implemented with a visible banner.
  6. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond basic GDPR compliance.
  7. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  8. No social media links detected in the HTML content.
  9. Forms present are search forms with limited data collection fields.
  10. No visible security headers detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional web stack with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, leveraging jQuery and PhotoSwipe for UI components. Analytics are handled via Matomo, indicating a preference for privacy-friendly tools. The site is mobile-optimized and includes responsive design elements. No modern CMS or frameworks are detected, suggesting a custom-built platform. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The lack of visible security headers and limited SEO metadata indicates potential technical debt in security and search optimization areas. Hosting details are not disclosed, limiting infrastructure assessment.
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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