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Security report for digithek.de

Digithek · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Digithek operates as a specialized online kiosk platform providing digital access to magazines and professional publications focused on the craft and trade sectors in Germany. The platform targets professionals and specialists in these industries, offering a niche service that supports digital magazine distribution. The website is well-branded and consistent, with good content quality and a clear focus on its target audience. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, Swiper.js, FontAwesome, and integrates analytics and consent management tools such as Matomo, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot. Hosting is provided by netcup, a reputable German hosting provider, aligning with the website's regional focus.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

4 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 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"

  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.

    • 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

  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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  • 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
35
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
100
Average
61

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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Leaked records that mention digithek.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Digithek's market positioning is that of a niche digital media platform catering to craft and trade professionals. Its business model revolves around digital distribution of specialized magazines, likely generating revenue through subscriptions or digital sales. The platform leverages partnerships with advertising networks like Google and Tappx to monetize traffic, while maintaining GDPR compliance through robust consent management. The absence of explicit contact information or terms of service suggests a focus on content delivery rather than direct customer engagement. The use of advanced tracking and advertising technologies indicates a mature approach to digital marketing and audience analytics.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced, presence of CSRF tokens, and comprehensive cookie consent management via Cookiebot. While explicit security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options were not detected in the provided HTML, the overall configuration suggests adherence to standard security practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified. The integration of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to mitigate risks associated with external dependencies. Overall, the site balances user privacy and security effectively, supporting GDPR compliance and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  2. Publish a clear terms of service page to improve legal transparency and user trust.
  3. Provide visible and verified contact information including company emails and phone numbers to enhance business credibility.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and update dependencies to mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Digithek
Description
Digithek is an online kiosk platform offering magazines and specialist publications focused on the craft and trade sector.
Key services
Online magazine kiosk, Digital access to trade publications
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap CSS, Swiper.js, FontAwesome, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present in meta tag
  • Cookie consent management implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google, Tappx
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern consent management with Cookiebot.
  2. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content provided.
  3. No terms of service page detected.
  4. Strong focus on GDPR compliance and user privacy.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and advertising technologies with user consent.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and standard technology stack with Bootstrap for responsive design, Swiper.js for interactive elements, and FontAwesome for icons. Analytics are handled via Matomo and Google Analytics, integrated through Google Tag Manager. Cookiebot manages GDPR-compliant consent. Hosting is via netcup, a known German provider, which supports the site's regional focus. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and canonical links. There is room for improvement in accessibility and explicit security header implementation. The site is well-structured and professionally designed, supporting a positive user experience.
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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