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Security report for efre-bremen.de

Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung Bremen · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.efre-bremen.de serves as the official platform for the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE) in Bremen, Germany. It provides comprehensive information about funding programs for the periods 2014-2020 and 2021-2027, project examples, news, and contact options. The site targets entrepreneurs, startups, research institutions, and public sector entities interested in regional development funding. It acts as a government-funded informational and support portal, positioning itself as an authoritative source for EFRE-related activities in the Bremen region. Technically, the website is built on the SixCMS content management system, hosted by hosting.de, and uses modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It integrates Matomo analytics configured to respect user privacy by disabling cookies and honoring DoNotTrack. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices and clear navigation. However, some security headers are missing, and no cookie consent mechanism is present despite the use of analytics. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses secure login forms with CSRF tokens. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in security transparency and compliance. The WHOIS data aligns with the hosting provider and website content, indicating a legitimate and consistent domain registration. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid business credibility and technical foundation with good content quality and user experience. Strategic recommendations include implementing additional security headers, publishing security and incident response policies, and adding cookie consent mechanisms to enhance privacy compliance and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
67

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

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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 EFRE Bremen website operates as a government entity focused on regional development funding through EU programs. Its market position is strong as the official source for EFRE funding in Bremen, providing competitive advantages through authoritative content and direct links to government and EU resources. The business model revolves around information dissemination and facilitation of funding applications rather than direct commercial transactions. The target customer segments include startups, SMEs, research institutions, and public organizations seeking funding opportunities. Growth indicators include active news updates, new funding calls, and engagement with startups. The partnership ecosystem includes regional government bodies, EU institutions, and local economic development agencies. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining transparency, accessibility, and up-to-date information to support regional economic growth and innovation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure login mechanisms in place. The use of Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies and respect DoNotTrack signals a privacy-conscious approach. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. The absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure processes indicates gaps in compliance with best practices and regulatory frameworks like GDPR and NIS2. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified, suggesting a low immediate risk. Enhancing security transparency and implementing recommended headers would improve the overall security posture and readiness for incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and compliance.
  3. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to align with GDPR and enhance user privacy controls.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly review and update security measures and privacy practices to maintain trust and regulatory compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung Bremen
Description
EFRE-Bremen 2014-2020: Intelligent, nachhaltig und integrativ. The website provides information about European Regional Development Fund (EFRE) programs, funding opportunities, project examples, and news related to regional development in Bremen.
Key services
Information on EU funding programs, Application guidance for funding, Project showcases, News and announcements, Contact and support forms
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, HTML5, CSS3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No cookies used (Matomo configured with disableCookies and DoNotTrack enabled)
  • Secure login form with CSRF token

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official regional government platform for EFRE funding in Bremen.
  2. Content is comprehensive regarding funding periods, projects, and contact options.
  3. No privacy or cookie banner detected despite use of Matomo with cookies disabled.
  4. Login form present with CSRF token, indicating some user authentication capability.
  5. No explicit security headers detected in HTML content.
  6. External links mostly to official government and partner domains.
  7. No exposed emails or phone numbers found in visible content; contact via forms.
  8. No terms of service or security policy pages found.
  9. Good accessibility and mobile optimization observed.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on SixCMS, a specialized CMS platform, and hosted by hosting.de, indicating a stable infrastructure. It uses modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with Matomo analytics integrated for privacy-respecting user tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with a clear navigation structure and SEO-friendly metadata. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of certain security headers and cookie consent mechanisms suggests areas for modernization. Opportunities include enhancing security configurations, improving privacy compliance, and potentially adopting more advanced frameworks or content delivery optimizations to improve speed and resilience.
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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