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Security report for e-werk.de

E-Werk Kulturzentrum GmbH · Other · Germany

High risk. 5 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

E-Werk Kulturzentrum GmbH operates a prominent cultural center in Erlangen, Germany, with over 35 years of history. The organization hosts a wide range of cultural events, concerts, and community programs, positioning itself as one of the largest cultural venues in Germany. The website reflects this focus with detailed event programming and cultural content aimed at regional and national audiences interested in arts and culture. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies and third-party services such as Cookiebot for consent management and Google/Facebook for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong, with comprehensive cookie categorization and GDPR-aligned consent. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained, with no critical security or compliance issues detected.

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. 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
    • 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
67
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
61
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The business is well-established in the cultural sector, serving a medium-sized audience with a focus on cultural programming and event hosting. Revenue likely derives from ticket sales, venue rentals, and community funding. The website supports this model by providing event information and ticketing integration. The use of Cookiebot and analytics tools indicates a mature approach to user data and marketing. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries are evident from the website or WHOIS data. The company maintains a consistent brand and clear market positioning as a cultural hub in Bavaria, Germany.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not clearly present in the HTML source, which could be enhanced. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is a minor gap. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide incident response contact information.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
E-Werk Kulturzentrum GmbH
Description
Das Kulturzentrum E-Werk in Erlangen / Bayern ist seit über 35 Jahren ein wichtiger Taktgeber im soziokulturellen Geschehen der Region und ist auch weit über die regionalen Grenzen hinaus als eines der größten Kulturzentren Deutschlands bekannt.
Key services
Cultural events, Concerts, Workshops, Community cultural programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Font Awesome, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management with Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses TYPO3 CMS with modern consent management via Cookiebot.
  2. Strong focus on cultural events and community engagement.
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with detailed cookie categories and consent options.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via web form.
  5. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. Use of multiple third-party tracking and marketing services with user consent.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system. It uses modern front-end technologies including Font Awesome for icons and integrates Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing. Cookiebot is used for cookie consent management, reflecting a mature approach to privacy compliance. Hosting appears to be via DomainControl.com, likely GoDaddy, with standard DNS configuration. Performance is moderate with compressed CSS and JS assets, and the site is mobile-optimized. Some technical debt may exist in the form of missing or incomplete security headers and limited accessibility features. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but has room for modernization and security hardening.
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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