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Security report for energieagentur-kreiska.de

Umwelt- und Energieagentur Landkreis Karlsruhe · Energy · Germany

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Umwelt- und Energieagentur Landkreis Karlsruhe (UEA LK) operates as a regional government agency dedicated to implementing the climate goals of the zeozweifrei 2035 initiative for the Karlsruhe district. The website serves as an informational and engagement platform targeting residents and stakeholders interested in environmental and energy sustainability. The agency positions itself as a key regional player in energy and environmental policy implementation, offering consulting and public outreach services. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, leveraging popular plugins such as Yoast SEO and Google Analytics for optimization and analytics. Hosting is provided by PixelX, as indicated by the nameservers. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, with basic accessibility features. Cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy indicate compliance with GDPR requirements. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent but lacks explicit security headers and a published security or incident response policy. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. The domain registration data is limited but consistent with a government-related entity, hosted on professional infrastructure. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence for a government environmental agency, with room for improvement in security policy transparency and technical security hardening.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

6 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

  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
85
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
43
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The agency operates in the energy sector with a focus on environmental sustainability and climate goal implementation at a regional government level. Its business model centers on public service and policy execution rather than commercial revenue generation. The target audience includes local residents, businesses, and governmental stakeholders. The website's content and social media presence support community engagement and information dissemination. The agency benefits from official government affiliation, enhancing its market position and trustworthiness. No commercial partnerships or subsidiaries were identified, indicating a focused operational scope. Growth indicators include active social media channels and ongoing content updates. The agency's strategic focus on the zeozweifrei 2035 climate goals positions it as a key regional player in energy transition efforts.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, reflecting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. No incident response or security policy documentation is publicly available, which could impact readiness for security events. The use of common WordPress plugins and libraries necessitates regular vulnerability assessments to mitigate risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the analyzed content. The agency should consider publishing a security policy, establishing incident response contacts, and implementing security headers to strengthen its security posture and compliance with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training to foster a security-aware culture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Umwelt- und Energieagentur Landkreis Karlsruhe
Description
Die Umwelt- und Energieagentur – kurz UEA – ist die Institution zum Umsetzen der Klimaziele zeozweifrei 2035 des Landkreises Karlsruhe.
Key services
Implementation of climate goals, Environmental and energy consulting, Public information and engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, jQuery, FontAwesome, Comply Cookie Consent
Frameworks
WP Dark Mode
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights (Google Analytics plugin)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional government environmental and energy agency site.
  2. Content is in German and well structured with SEO and social media integration.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented, indicating GDPR awareness.
  4. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts found.
  5. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  6. Technical stack is modern and based on WordPress with common plugins.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Google Analytics for user tracking, and FontAwesome for iconography. Hosting is managed by PixelX, a professional hosting provider. The site uses jQuery and complies with GDPR via a cookie consent mechanism from comply-app.com. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. SEO practices are well implemented with structured data (JSON-LD) and Open Graph metadata enhancing search engine visibility and social media integration. The technical infrastructure is sound but would benefit from enhanced security configurations 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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