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Security report for efm-berlinale.de

Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin · Media · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

The European Film Market (EFM) is a premier international film and media industry event closely affiliated with the Berlinale film festival. It serves as a major marketplace and networking hub for film professionals, exhibitors, producers, startups, and industry stakeholders. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content about market screenings, industry sessions, exhibitor services, and related programs. The site is well-branded, professionally designed, and offers clear navigation and mobile optimization. Technically, it employs modern JavaScript libraries and asynchronous loading to enhance performance and user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is robust with a clear privacy policy hosted on a related domain and a detailed cookie consent banner. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected, and the WHOIS data supports the legitimacy of the domain. Overall, the EFM website is a trustworthy, professional platform serving the media industry effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…
  2. 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
60
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
76

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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Total records
294
Employees
0
Customers
294
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
14%

3 subdomains affected

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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

EFM holds a top-tier position in the international film market sector, leveraging its affiliation with the Berlinale festival to attract a global audience of film and media professionals. Its business model revolves around event organization, accreditation, exhibitor services, and industry programming. The website highlights a broad partnership ecosystem including Berlinale Series Market, Berlinale Talents, and World Cinema Fund. The presence of startup initiatives and innovation hubs indicates a forward-looking growth strategy. The site’s content and partner listings demonstrate strong market credibility and extensive industry integration.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enabled and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy and GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security.txt files suggests room for improvement in transparency and vulnerability management. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party services like Brightcove and Google Maps is managed through opt-in cookie consent, aligning with privacy best practices. Security headers are not explicitly visible in the HTML and should be audited and enhanced.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a terms of service page to complete the legal framework of the website.
  4. Consider creating a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Enhance accessibility features further by adding ARIA landmarks and roles to improve usability for assistive technologies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Description
The European Film Market is one of the top three meeting places of the international film and media industries. It is closely linked with the Berlinale public film festival and is positioned at the heart of Berlin’s creative economy.
Key services
Market Screenings, Exhibitor Stands & Offices, Industry Sessions, Accreditation, Advertising, Event Booking, Producers & Innovation Hub, Berlinale Series Market, Co-Production Market
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
RequireJS, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Brightcove Video Player, Video.js, Etracker Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in for third-party cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of async loading for scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Etracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Etracker
Marketing tools
Brightcove, Google Maps
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. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with clear categories and user control.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on homepage HTML.
  4. Multiple social media profiles linked and active.
  5. No terms of service page found.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and asynchronous loading for performance.
  8. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content.
  9. Content is focused on film market events, industry sessions, and related services.
  10. Strong affiliation with Berlinale film festival and related entities.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses RequireJS for module loading, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Slick Carousel for image sliders, indicating a modern but somewhat traditional JavaScript stack. Brightcove and Video.js are used for video content delivery, ensuring high-quality media playback. Etracker is employed for analytics, with scripts loaded asynchronously to optimize performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and viewport settings. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed in the HTML content. Overall, the technical implementation supports a fast, responsive, and user-friendly experience with opportunities to enhance security headers and accessibility.
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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