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Security report for dkgev.de

Deutsche Krankenhausgesellschaft e. V. · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Deutsche Krankenhausgesellschaft e. V. (DKG) is a prominent German hospital federation representing hospitals and healthcare providers. The website serves as an information and advocacy platform focusing on hospital policy, healthcare reform, financing, digitalization, quality, and personnel issues. It targets hospitals, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the interested public. The business model is that of a non-profit association providing policy advocacy, publications, events, and services related to hospital management and healthcare. The DKG holds a leading position in the German healthcare sector with significant influence on hospital policy and reforms. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a reputable open-source content management system, and is hosted likely by Deutsche Telekom based on the nameservers. The site uses modern web technologies, is mobile-optimized, and includes a cookie consent mechanism via Usercentrics, indicating GDPR compliance. Analytics are handled through a self-hosted Matomo instance, enhancing user privacy. Performance is moderate with good SEO and accessibility basics. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent management but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with a German organization. Overall, the site demonstrates a good security posture but could improve by adding security headers and formal security policies. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site being professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, and adding vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and security posture.

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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

4 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. 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
80
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
68

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

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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

DKG operates as a non-profit hospital federation in Germany, advocating for hospital interests and healthcare policy reforms. It leverages a strong network of hospitals and healthcare professionals, providing policy guidance, publications, and events. The organization targets healthcare stakeholders and policymakers, positioning itself as a key influencer in the German healthcare system. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event sponsorships, and publication sales. The website supports growth and engagement through digital content and social media presence. Partnerships with technology providers like Usercentrics and self-hosted analytics indicate a focus on privacy and compliance. The organization maintains a professional and consistent brand image, reinforcing its credibility in the healthcare sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and GDPR-compliant cookie consent management via Usercentrics. The use of self-hosted Matomo analytics reduces reliance on third-party trackers, enhancing privacy. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No incident response or security policy information is published, which limits transparency and preparedness communication. No vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but can be improved by implementing additional security headers and publishing formal security policies and contact points.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain and regularly update the cookie consent mechanism and privacy policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Krankenhausgesellschaft e. V.
Description
The Deutsche Krankenhausgesellschaft (DKG) is a German hospital federation representing hospitals and healthcare providers. It focuses on hospital policy, healthcare reform, financing, digitalization, quality, and personnel issues in the healthcare sector.
Key services
Policy advocacy, Publications and reports, Events and conferences, Information services, Hospital directory and legal resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Usercentrics for cookie consent
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (self hosted)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo (self hosted)
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in German with some English sections for international audience.
  3. Uses TYPO3 CMS, a reputable open-source CMS.
  4. Includes cookie consent via Usercentrics, indicating GDPR compliance.
  5. No visible email addresses or phone numbers in the HTML content; contact likely via contact page.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok with official accounts.
  7. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. No terms of service page clearly identified.
  9. No explicit data protection officer contact found in the HTML content.
  10. Website uses self-hosted Matomo analytics, enhancing privacy compared to third-party trackers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a mature and widely used open-source content management system, indicating a stable and maintainable infrastructure. The hosting environment is likely provided by Deutsche Telekom, inferred from the nameservers. The site uses modern JavaScript and CSS assets, with compressed and merged files for performance optimization. Cookie consent is managed via Usercentrics, and analytics are handled by a self-hosted Matomo instance, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. No critical technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, but adding security headers and formal policies would strengthen the technical posture.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 70/100Medium30 findingsView report
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