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Security report for ehrenamt-in-brandenburg.de

Ehrenamt in Brandenburg · Government · Germany

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

39/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Ehrenamt in Brandenburg is a government-supported platform dedicated to promoting and supporting voluntary civic engagement within the Brandenburg region of Germany. The website serves as an informational hub providing resources, recognition programs such as the Ehrenamtskarte, event announcements, and support for volunteer networks. It targets volunteers, civic organizations, and government bodies, positioning itself as a key regional player in fostering community involvement. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and several reputable plugins, indicating a modern and maintainable infrastructure. The hosting appears to be managed by kasserver.com, a known hosting provider. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms, but could improve by adding explicit security headers and publishing a security policy. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, the site demonstrates good content quality, technical implementation, and business credibility, making it a trustworthy resource for its audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 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

11 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

  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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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: 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

  3. 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 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';…

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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
62
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
33
Average
39

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 platform operates within the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on volunteerism and civic engagement. Its business model revolves around information dissemination and community support rather than commercial transactions. The site benefits from strong government backing, enhancing its market position and trustworthiness. Partnerships with regional engagement platforms and educational organizations expand its ecosystem. The content and event offerings indicate active community involvement and growth potential. The absence of commercial advertising and affiliate programs aligns with its public service mission. The platform's digital maturity is moderate, with opportunities to enhance accessibility and security policies to further professionalize its online presence.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive data. The use of reputable WordPress plugins and themes reduces the risk of vulnerabilities, though continuous updates are essential. The presence of a cookie consent banner supports privacy compliance. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that should be addressed. No incident response or security contact information is provided, which could hinder timely vulnerability reporting and mitigation. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from enhanced security best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact channels to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards, improving usability for all users.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user rights and responsibilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ehrenamt in Brandenburg
Description
Ehrenamt in Brandenburg promotes voluntary civic engagement in the Brandenburg region, highlighting the importance of volunteer work and providing information on recognition, funding, and structures supporting volunteers.
Key services
Information dissemination about volunteering, Recognition programs (Ehrenamtskarte, awards), Event announcements and workshops, Support and coordination of volunteer networks
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Avada Theme, jQuery, The Events Calendar plugin, Contact Form 7, Maps Marker Pro, Mailster
Frameworks
PHP (WordPress backend), Fusion Builder (Avada), Events Calendar Pro
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
WP Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a government-backed platform promoting volunteerism in Brandenburg.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. Use of modern WordPress plugins and theme indicates up-to-date technology.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented, supporting GDPR compliance.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. Social media presence is consistent with official government channels.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Avada theme and several plugins such as The Events Calendar Pro, Contact Form 7, and Maps Marker Pro. The technology stack is modern and widely supported, facilitating ease of maintenance and scalability. Hosting is provided by kasserver.com, a reputable provider. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for events and organization. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content and slider elements. Accessibility is basic, with room for improvement. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure.
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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