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Security report for dkjs.de

Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung · Education · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS) is a German non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting the healthy development and future prospects of young people in Germany through education and participation initiatives. The organization operates with a clear focus on structural impact in education and youth involvement, offering projects, publications, and community engagement. Their market position is that of an established and reputable non-profit in the German education sector, targeting youth, educational institutions, and municipalities. Technically, the DKJS website is built on WordPress, utilizing modern web technologies such as jQuery, Alpine.js, and Swiper.js for interactive UI components. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and employs cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR, including the Borlabs Cookie plugin and push notifications via WonderPush. Performance is moderate with good SEO and accessibility practices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent for privacy compliance. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data is consistent and indicates a legitimate domain registration. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and privacy-conscious digital presence suitable for its non-profit educational mission. Strategic improvements could include publishing a formal security policy, adding security headers, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to enhance security posture and stakeholder trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

9 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

  2. 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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

  3. 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"

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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
77
Security headers
15
Email security
83
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
43
Average
48

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

DKJS operates as a non-profit foundation in the education sector, focusing on youth participation and structural educational improvements in Germany. Their business model centers on project funding, community engagement, and knowledge dissemination through publications and events. The organization targets young people, schools, municipalities, and stakeholders interested in educational equity and youth empowerment. DKJS maintains a strong partnership ecosystem visible through social media and external links. Growth indicators include active content updates and thematic journals. The foundation's operations reflect a medium-sized organization with a clear mission and consistent branding.

Security posture

The DKJS website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy and GDPR compliance. The use of Borlabs Cookie plugin indicates attention to privacy management. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No public security policy or incident response contact information is available, which could hinder timely vulnerability reporting and incident handling. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the site content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung
Description
Die Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung setzt sich dafür ein, dass jungen Menschen hier in Deutschland gut aufwachsen und in eine lebenswerte Zukunft hineinwachsen können. Dabei setzen wir auf Bildung und Beteiligung.
Key services
Education projects, Youth participation initiatives, Community and structural development, Publications and thematic journals
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Borlabs Cookie plugin, Ajax Load More plugin, WonderPush (push notifications), Swiper.js (slider), Alpine.js (UI interactivity), SimpleBar (custom scrollbars)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular options
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
WonderPush
Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie, WonderPush
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on education and youth participation in Germany.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. Active social media presence across multiple platforms.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and plugins.
  7. No exposed contact emails or phone numbers directly on homepage; contact via form.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Alpine.js, Swiper.js, and Borlabs Cookie for privacy management. The site uses Ajax Load More for dynamic content loading and WonderPush for push notifications. The design is responsive and optimized for mobile devices with good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed. The site employs structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and social media integration. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced security configurations.
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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