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Security report for dr-datenschutz.de

intersoft consulting services AG · Technology · Germany

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Dr. Datenschutz is a German-language expert platform operated by intersoft consulting services AG, focusing on data protection, IT security, and IT forensics. The website offers a rich mix of news, expert articles, legal judgments, podcasts, and webinars aimed at professionals and organizations interested in GDPR compliance and IT security best practices. The business model combines content dissemination with consulting services, including external data protection officer offerings and educational webinars. The site enjoys a strong market position in the German-speaking data protection community, supported by a consistent brand and high user ratings. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks such as Bootstrap and uses privacy-conscious analytics via Matomo with cookies disabled. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, leveraging Yoast SEO and structured data for enhanced search visibility. The technical infrastructure is mature, though hosting provider details are not explicitly disclosed. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs best practices like disabling cookies in analytics. However, it lacks explicit security headers, a vulnerability disclosure policy, and a cookie consent mechanism, which are recommended for full compliance and enhanced security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, Dr. Datenschutz presents a professional, trustworthy, and content-rich platform with a solid security baseline. Strategic improvements in security headers, incident response transparency, and cookie consent would further strengthen its compliance and trustworthiness.

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. 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
    • 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

  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. 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
50
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
100
Average
60
After the cap
49

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

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

Dr. Datenschutz operates as a specialized content and consulting platform within the data protection and IT security sector, targeting professionals, companies, and legal experts in Germany. Its competitive advantage lies in authoritative content, expert authorship, and integration with intersoft consulting services AG. Revenue streams likely include consulting services, webinars, and possibly sponsored content or partnerships. The platform maintains an active presence on multiple social media channels, enhancing its reach and engagement. Growth indicators include frequent content updates, a podcast series, and a well-maintained newsletter. The partnership ecosystem includes intersoft consulting and related GDPR legal sites, supporting a comprehensive service offering.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and privacy-focused analytics configuration. The absence of common security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents a moderate compliance gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, limiting transparency and readiness perception. Data protection practices align with GDPR principles, evidenced by a comprehensive privacy policy and minimal user tracking. The site uses secure forms (Gravity Forms) with validation and AJAX handling. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced header policies and formal incident response disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the site against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with EU cookie laws and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish a security.txt file and a clear vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting and improve trust.
  4. Develop and disclose an incident response policy with dedicated contact channels to improve security readiness and stakeholder confidence.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use and maintain up-to-date software versions.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
intersoft consulting services AG
Description
Dr. Datenschutz informiert rund um die Themen Datenschutz, IT-Sicherheit und IT-Forensik. Hier finden Sie News, Fachbeiträge, Urteile sowie einen Podcast.
Key services
Consulting on data protection and IT security, External data protection officer services, Webinars on GDPR, IT security, and related topics, Podcast and news dissemination
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Matomo Analytics, Bootstrap, jQuery, GD Rating System, Gravity Forms, MailPoet, Glide.js carousel
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
MailPoet, Gravity Forms
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 rich content and no blocking mechanisms
  2. Strong focus on German data protection and IT security topics
  3. Multiple content types: news, expert articles, podcasts, webinars
  4. Active social media presence on Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Xing
  5. Use of Matomo analytics with privacy-conscious settings (cookies disabled)
  6. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy
  8. No explicit contact phone numbers or physical addresses found in content
  9. Contact primarily via email and web forms
  10. High user rating and professional design indicate trustworthiness
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform enhanced with Yoast SEO for search optimization and Bootstrap for responsive design. It uses Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. The presence of advanced JavaScript libraries such as Glide.js for carousels and Gravity Forms for form handling indicates a modern and interactive user experience. Performance is moderate, with caching and minification plugins (WP Rocket) employed. Accessibility features like skip links and ARIA roles are implemented, supporting usability. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of explicit hosting provider information and security headers suggests areas for infrastructure transparency and security enhancement.
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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