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Security report for digitalhub.sh

WTSH GmbH · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DigitalHub.SH, operated by WTSH GmbH, is a government-affiliated initiative focused on promoting digital sovereignty and open source solutions within Schleswig-Holstein's public administration, non-profit, and business sectors. The website serves as a central hub for information, networking, and support services, emphasizing sustainable digital transformation and innovation. The organization positions itself as a key intermediary between the state government, municipalities, and regional digital enterprises, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Technically, the website is built on the gradwerk CMS platform with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery. It demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, though some modern security enhancements like DNSSEC are not yet implemented. The site employs HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements, reflecting a mature approach to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site shows a solid baseline with HTTPS and domain transfer protections but lacks explicit security policies or incident response contacts. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected. The WHOIS data aligns well with the business entity and domain age is appropriate for the organization's recent founding. Overall, DigitalHub.SH presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-structured digital presence supporting its mission. Strategic improvements could include enhancing DNS security, publishing formal security policies, and expanding incident response transparency to further strengthen trust and resilience.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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

  4. 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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  • 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
62
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
55

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

DigitalHub.SH operates within the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on digital innovation and open source advocacy in Schleswig-Holstein. Its competitive advantage lies in its official backing by the state government and its role as a connector among public institutions, civil society, and digital companies. The business model revolves around providing consulting, funding facilitation, and event organization to accelerate digital transformation. Revenue streams likely include public funding and grants. The target customers are public institutions, non-profit organizations, and regional businesses interested in digital solutions. The partnership ecosystem includes WTSH GmbH and other regional stakeholders. Growth indicators include recent domain registration and active event scheduling, signaling an emerging but promising initiative.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and domain transfer lock status. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed cookie categorization, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent gaps. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were detected. The site does not currently provide a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which could improve transparency and incident handling. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good, suitable for a government-affiliated informational site but with room for enhancement in formal security governance and DNS hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to enhance protection.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and cookies to minimize privacy and security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
WTSH GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WTSH GmbH
Description
Der DigitalHub.SH ist der Innovationsknotenpunkt in Schleswig-Holstein, der digitale Lösungen und Open Source-Konzepte in der öffentlichen Verwaltung und Gesellschaft fördert und umsetzt.
Key services
Beratung und Unterstützung bei Digitalisierung, Förderung von Open Source Lösungen, Vernetzung von Akteuren aus Verwaltung, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, Veranstaltungen und Termine zur digitalen Souveränität
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 3.4.1, gradwerk CMS 6
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
gradwerk internal analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google (YouTube related cookies), Vimeo
Transparency
basic

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 professionally presented in German language targeting Schleswig-Holstein region.
  3. Strong focus on digital sovereignty and open source in public sector and society.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and clearly linked.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. No phone number explicitly provided; only email and postal address.
  7. Use of gradwerk CMS and jQuery indicates a stable but somewhat traditional tech stack.
  8. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Mastodon.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a stable but somewhat traditional technology stack centered on gradwerk CMS and jQuery. It includes multiple CSS and JS resources preloaded for performance optimization. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting appears to be managed via a German registrar and likely local hosting provider, consistent with the regional focus. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement by modernizing JavaScript usage and optimizing resource loading. No critical technical debt or risks were identified, but adopting newer frameworks and security best practices could future-proof the platform.
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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