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Security report for digitalhub-ai.de

DIZ | Digitales Innovationszentrum GmbH · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Digital Hub Applied Artificial Intelligence Karlsruhe is a regional technology ecosystem hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in Karlsruhe, Germany. It serves as a network facilitator offering services such as events, workshops, startup programs, and expert access to foster innovation and collaboration. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image targeting businesses and individuals interested in AI and cybersecurity. Technically, the site is built on the Contao CMS platform, using Apache server and common web libraries like jQuery and Leaflet. However, the site lacks a valid SSL certificate and modern TLS support, which significantly impacts its security posture. Security headers are present but insufficient without proper HTTPS. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a cookie consent mechanism and a privacy policy page, but GDPR compliance indicators and incident response information are missing. Overall, the site demonstrates moderate digital maturity with room for improvement in security and privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
18/ 100 · Critical
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. 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 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. Network security

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

    • 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
50
Security headers
80
Email security
50
DNS health
75
Network security
75
GDPR outside view
18
Average
58

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

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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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Digital Hub operates as an important regional player in Germany's AI and cybersecurity sectors, leveraging partnerships with government and regional initiatives such as BMWK and EDIH-AICS. Its business model centers on ecosystem development, networking, and supporting startups and innovation projects. The target audience includes startups, researchers, and companies seeking AI and cybersecurity solutions. The hub's partnerships and funding sources enhance its credibility and market position. However, the absence of detailed business contact information and limited online presence beyond LinkedIn may restrict broader engagement. The website content is relevant and professionally presented, supporting the hub's role as a facilitator in the technology ecosystem.

Security posture

The website's security posture is weak due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and lack of HTTPS support, exposing users to potential interception risks. While several security headers are configured, the lack of TLS protocols, OCSP stapling, and session resumption further degrade security quality. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies are published, limiting transparency and preparedness. DNS security features like DNSSEC and CAA are not enabled, and email security is limited to SPF without DMARC. These gaps present moderate risk to the organization's reputation and user trust. Immediate remediation of SSL/TLS issues and enhancement of security policies are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate supporting TLS 1.2 or 1.3 to secure all website traffic.
  2. Enable and configure HSTS with includeSubDomains and preload to enforce HTTPS usage.
  3. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Implement DMARC in DNS to enhance email security and prevent spoofing.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by expanding cookie consent details and ensuring GDPR alignment.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses the Contao CMS on an Apache server hosted by lpc.de. It employs common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Leaflet for UI and mapping features. The site includes a cookie consent suite and uses CSS for responsive design, indicating mobile optimization efforts. However, performance metrics are missing or zero, suggesting no performance data was captured or the site loads slowly. The lack of valid SSL/TLS and modern protocols is a critical technical deficiency. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no Open Graph or Twitter card metadata detected. Accessibility is basic with some semantic HTML elements but no ARIA landmarks or advanced features. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but requires modernization and security hardening.
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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