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Security report for e-kern.com

Kern AG · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Kern AG is a professional language services provider specializing in translation, interpreting, and AI-driven language solutions. The company targets corporate clients globally, offering a broad range of services including consulting, terminology management, content creation, and training. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual support and integration of modern technologies such as AI and machine translation. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and employs analytics and consent management tools to comply with privacy regulations. Security posture is generally strong with HTTPS and GDPR-compliant recaptcha, though explicit security headers and policies are absent. The domain WHOIS data is missing, which raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, but the website content and business information appear professional and trustworthy. Strategic recommendations include publishing clear privacy and security policies, adding incident response contacts, and enhancing security headers to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

6 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • 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

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
57
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
55

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Kern AG operates in the technology and language services sector, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of translation and interpreting services enhanced by AI technologies. The business model focuses on service delivery to corporate clients with offerings spanning consulting, training, and technical documentation. The company leverages partnerships with related domains for training and technical documentation services, indicating a diversified service ecosystem. The website's multilingual capabilities and professional branding support a strong market presence. Revenue streams likely include direct service contracts, training programs, and technology solutions. The absence of detailed company registration data online suggests a need for further verification but does not detract from the apparent operational maturity.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and integrates a consent management platform to address GDPR requirements. Use of Matomo and Google Tag Manager indicates controlled analytics deployment. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security is a gap. No security policy or incident response information is published, limiting transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a concern for domain legitimacy but does not directly impact website security. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with additional policies and headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the main navigation or footer.
  2. Implement and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve defense in depth.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Verify and update domain registration information to ensure consistency and legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kern AG
Description
Professional translation, interpreting, and many other services. We are your partner for all world languages. Request a quote here!
Key services
Translation, Interpreting, AI Solutions, Consulting, Terminology Management, Content Creation, Training, Temporary Staffing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Leadinfo, Consentmanager.net
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management platform implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of recaptcha with GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-1072410978)
Tracking pixels
Matomo, Leadinfo
Marketing tools
Consentmanager.net
Transparency
good

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 navigation
  2. No WHOIS data available indicating possible domain registration issues
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels
  5. Privacy and cookie policies partially implemented with consent management
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
  9. Social media presence on major platforms
  10. Use of multiple language versions and hreflang tags for internationalization
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search optimization. It integrates Matomo analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking, alongside Leadinfo and Consentmanager.net for visitor insights and GDPR compliance. The site is well-structured with hreflang tags for multilingual support and uses SVG logos and optimized images for performance. The presence of asynchronous script loading and caching plugins indicates attention to performance. Mobile optimization and accessibility are good, with clear navigation and responsive design. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in security headers and explicit privacy documentation are recommended to reduce risk.
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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