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Security report for elektrohandwerk.de

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Medienwerbung GmbH im Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke · Energy · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.elektrohandwerk.de serves as an authoritative information and promotional platform for the German electrical trade sector, operated by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Medienwerbung GmbH under the Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke (ZVEH). It targets end customers, businesses, and public sector clients, providing comprehensive information on electrical installations, smart home technologies, energy efficiency, photovoltaics, and e-mobility. The platform also supports career development in the electrical trades and facilitates finding qualified electrical contractors. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, hosted on German infrastructure, and employs modern technologies including Usercentrics for consent management, Google Tag Manager, and TikTok analytics. The website is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though it lacks explicit security and incident response policies. Privacy compliance is strong with a comprehensive privacy policy and active consent management. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-positioned within its industry niche.

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

9 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

  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: 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

  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"

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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
70
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
48

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

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 elektrohandwerk.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

The business operates as a key industry platform representing the German electrical trade associations, providing trusted information and services to a broad audience including private consumers, commercial clients, and public institutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its official backing by the ZVEH and its role as a central hub for quality assurance (E-Marke) and career promotion in the electrical trades. Revenue streams likely include industry partnerships, advertising, and promotional services. The partnership ecosystem is robust, linking to multiple related service domains and initiatives such as e-check.de and smartliving-germany.de. The platform demonstrates growth orientation through digital tools like the Smartkonfigurator and virtual E-Haus. Strategic observations highlight a focus on sustainability, energy transition, and digitalization as core themes driving market relevance.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and integration of a consent management platform ensuring GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Security headers are not explicitly detected, suggesting potential enhancement opportunities. The use of third-party analytics and tracking pixels is managed via consent, aligning with privacy best practices. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated by formalizing policies and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security or abuse email addresses.
  3. Implement and configure security headers such as 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. Continue monitoring and updating third-party libraries and tracking tools to maintain privacy compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Medienwerbung GmbH im Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke
Description
Die Website informiert Endkunden über Elektrohandwerk, Elektroinstallationen, Smart-Home-Lösungen, Photovoltaik, Elektromobilität und Energieeffizienz. Sie fördert qualifizierte Innungsfachbetriebe und bietet Beratungs- und Serviceinformationen.
Key services
Information on electrical installations, Smart home technology guidance, Energy efficiency and photovoltaics, E-mobility, Fachbetriebssuche (finding qualified electrical contractors), Career information in electrical trades
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Usercentrics Consent Management Platform, Google Tag Manager, TikTok Pixel, TYPO3 CMS
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, TikTok Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
TikTok Pixel
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German, targeting end customers and businesses in the electrical trade sector.
  3. Strong use of consent management and tracking transparency.
  4. No direct email or phone contact found in HTML; contact is via contact form.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Good integration of social media and partner links.
  7. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable technical foundation. The tech stack includes modern JavaScript libraries and integration with Usercentrics for consent management, Google Tag Manager, and TikTok analytics, reflecting a mature digital marketing and compliance approach. Hosting is provided by rzone.de, a German hosting provider, ensuring regional compliance and performance. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, with responsive images and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and accessibility enhancements. No critical technical debt or risks were identified, but security header implementation could be improved to reduce attack surface.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 49/100High33 findingsView report
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