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Security report for drescher-cie.de

DRESCHER & CIE AG · Finance · Germany

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

DRESCHER & CIE AG is an established independent financial information service provider based in Germany, specializing in stock market and fund-related services since 1997. The company offers a broad range of services including capital market research, consulting, editorial content, event organization, and operates an online platform for webinars, podcasts, and media content. Their target audience primarily consists of professional investors and financial intermediaries. The website reflects a mature digital presence built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend technologies, providing a professional and accessible user experience. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site demonstrates good compliance with GDPR and offers clear navigation and relevant content.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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"

    • 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. 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
0
Security headers
25
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
47

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

The company holds a strong market position as a leading financial information and event service provider in Germany. Their business model integrates research, consulting, media production, and event management, targeting professional investors and licensed financial intermediaries. The presence of multiple partner domains for events and media platforms indicates a well-established partnership ecosystem. The company leverages digital channels effectively for content distribution and client engagement. Growth indicators include a significant number of webinars, podcasts, and participants. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the website suggests a controlled communication approach, likely via contact forms and events.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements, indicating a baseline security and privacy posture. However, the absence of visible security headers and explicit security or incident response policies reduces transparency and may expose the site to certain risks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party libraries and frameworks suggests a modern technical stack, but continuous monitoring and updating of these components are recommended. The lack of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file limits external reporting of security issues.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, 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 to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide verified company contact emails and phone numbers on the website to improve user trust and communication.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DRESCHER & CIE AG
Description
Unabhängig und mit klarer Ausrichtung. Wir sind ein renommierter Finanzinformationsdienstleister mit Fokus auf Börse und Fonds.
Key services
Capital market and industry research, Consulting and project support, Editorial services, Event conception and organization, Online platform for webinars, podcasts, and media
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome 6 Pro, Swiper.js, Parsley.js, Photoswipe, intl-tel-input
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed emails or phone numbers in HTML
  • Use of HTTPS implied by canonical URL

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 professional and targeted at financial professionals and investors.
  3. Strong use of TYPO3 CMS and modern frontend libraries.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via forms.
  6. Social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn is active.
  7. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts published.
  8. No visible advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS with Bootstrap and jQuery, supplemented by modern libraries such as Swiper.js for sliders, Parsley.js for form validation, and Font Awesome 6 Pro for icons. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with preloading of fonts and optimized images. SEO is supported by meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. The technical infrastructure appears stable and professional, though hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site uses cookie consent scripts and integrates social media links. There is room for improvement in security headers and explicit security documentation.
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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