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Security report for ekfs.de

Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS) is a well-established German non-profit foundation founded in 1983, dedicated to funding medical research and supporting humanitarian projects. The website clearly communicates the foundation's mission, funding opportunities, and recent news, targeting medical researchers and humanitarian stakeholders. The organization maintains a professional online presence with comprehensive content and clear navigation, supporting its credibility and outreach efforts. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10, leveraging modern web technologies including Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics and AddToAny for social sharing. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and performs moderately well. Hosting appears stable with consistent domain and DNS configurations. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR, and respects user privacy by disabling tracking cookies unless consented. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the site lacks explicit security policy documentation and incident response contacts, which are recommended for enhanced trust and compliance. Overall, EKFS demonstrates a strong digital maturity and trustworthy online presence suitable for its non-profit healthcare sector role. Strategic improvements in security transparency and formal policies would further strengthen its posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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

  4. 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

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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
77
Security headers
55
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
57

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ekfs.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

EKFS holds a strong market position as a reputable non-profit foundation in Germany, focusing on medical and humanitarian funding. Its business model revolves around grant-making and supporting research and aid projects. The foundation targets researchers, healthcare professionals, and humanitarian organizations. The website's content and structure indicate a mature organization with consistent branding and active engagement through newsletters and social media. No parent or subsidiary companies are indicated, emphasizing its independent foundation status. The presence of recent news and project updates signals ongoing activity and growth potential. Partnerships with hosting providers and use of open-source technologies reflect a cost-effective and sustainable operational approach. The foundation's transparent contact details and social media presence enhance stakeholder trust and outreach capabilities.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms that comply with GDPR. Use of Matomo analytics configured to respect Do Not Track signals a privacy-aware approach. No security headers were explicitly detected in the HTML content, suggesting room for improvement in HTTP header security hardening. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the content. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and enforce security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung
Description
Die Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS) wurde im Jahr 1983 von der Unternehmerin Else Kröner, geb. Fernau, gegründet und zu ihrer Alleinerbin eingesetzt. Die gemeinnützige Stiftung widmet sich der Förderung medizinischer Forschung und unterstützt medizinisch-humanitäre Projekte.
Key services
Scientific project funding, Humanitarian project funding, Awarding research prizes, Information dissemination via newsletter and media
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Matomo Analytics, AddToAny sharing, Slick Slider, JavaScript ES6 modules
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in for statistics
  • No sensitive data exposed in HTML
  • Use of session cookies for technical functions
  • Matomo configured to respect Do Not Track

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
excellent

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
AddToAny social sharing
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professionally presented, and well-structured.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms are in place.
  4. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  5. Use of modern CMS and analytics respecting user privacy.
  6. Clear contact information and social media presence enhance trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, ensuring a robust content management framework. It uses Matomo for analytics, which is privacy-focused and self-hosted, reducing reliance on third-party trackers. The AddToAny module facilitates social sharing without compromising privacy. The site employs responsive design techniques and accessibility features, enhancing user experience across devices. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in image delivery and script loading. Hosting is managed via Agenturserver, as indicated by the nameservers. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid, with opportunities to enhance security headers and performance optimizations.
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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