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Security report for digitaler-engel.org

Deutschland sicher im Netz e.V. · Government · Germany

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Digitaler Engel website is a well-structured, professionally designed platform operated by Deutschland sicher im Netz e.V., a recognized non-profit organization focused on supporting older adults in Germany with digital literacy. The site offers educational content, event information, and downloadable materials, supported by government funding. Technically, the site uses Drupal 10 CMS, integrates Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics, and employs Klaro for consent management, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and consent mechanisms, though some security headers and incident response contacts could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy given its official affiliations. Overall, the site is safe, privacy-compliant, and trustworthy, targeting a general audience with educational goals.

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. 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: 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
    • 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

  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

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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
40
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58
After the cap
49

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

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 digitaler-engel.org, 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

Digitaler Engel occupies a niche in the digital education sector for seniors, leveraging government partnerships and funding to deliver accessible training and resources. Its business model is non-profit and educational, focusing on outreach via mobile info units and online events. The project benefits from strong branding consistency and trust signals such as official logos and privacy policies. The target market is older adults in Germany, with a medium-sized organizational footprint. The partnership ecosystem includes government bodies and related non-profits, enhancing credibility and reach. Growth indicators include ongoing event scheduling and active social media engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS, privacy-conscious analytics, and a consent management platform. However, the lack of visible security headers like Content-Security-Policy and absence of a published security.txt file or explicit incident response contacts indicate areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. The security maturity is moderate to high but could be enhanced by formalizing vulnerability disclosure and incident response mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  3. Add explicit incident response contact information, including security or abuse email addresses, to enhance trust and readiness.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party libraries and dependencies to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider pursuing recognized security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) to strengthen organizational security posture and stakeholder confidence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutschland sicher im Netz e.V.
Description
Das Projekt Digitaler Engel unterstützt ältere Menschen bei der Nutzung digitaler Angebote alltagsnah, persönlich und vor Ort. Es wird von Deutschland sicher im Netz e.V. betrieben und gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend.
Key services
Online-Schulungen, Infomobile Touren, Materialien zum Download, Persönliche Beratung vor Ort
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Matomo Analytics, Leaflet.js, Klaro Consent Manager
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management via Klaro
  • Do Not Track respected in Matomo
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
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 rich content in German language.
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable due to malformed query response.
  4. Website uses modern CMS (Drupal 10) and includes privacy and cookie consent mechanisms.
  5. Social media presence on Instagram and Facebook is linked.
  6. No direct company emails or phone numbers found; contact is via web form.
  7. No explicit security.txt or incident response contacts found.
  8. Content is safe and targeted at older adults for digital literacy.
  9. Website is well structured with clear navigation and event listings.
  10. No suspicious or malicious external domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern Drupal 10 CMS platform, utilizing JavaScript libraries such as Leaflet for interactive maps and Klaro for consent management. Matomo analytics is integrated with privacy considerations, including Do Not Track respect. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content and map integrations. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to enhance security headers and incident response capabilities. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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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