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Security report for epd-film.de

epd Film · Media · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

epd Film is a German media website specializing in film-related content including reviews, trailers, interviews, and streaming tips. It targets German-speaking film enthusiasts and operates a subscription-based content model with additional digital offerings such as an app and newsletter. The website is well-established within its niche, providing curated and relevant film industry content. Technically, the site runs on Drupal 7 with a modern set of JavaScript libraries and privacy-focused analytics (Matomo) integrated with a GDPR-compliant consent management platform. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and privacy-respecting analytics, though some security headers and explicit policies could be improved. No signs of blocking or WAF interference were detected, and the site content is safe for general audiences without adult or explicit material. Overall, the domain registration and technical setup align with a legitimate media business.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

8 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. 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
    • 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
67
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
40
Average
47

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The website holds a strong position in the German film media sector, offering a variety of content types that engage a dedicated audience. Its business model relies on content subscriptions and advertising partnerships, with evident collaborations with cultural institutions (e.g., evangelisch.de). The presence of social media channels and a newsletter indicates active audience engagement. The site’s technical infrastructure, while based on an older CMS version, is maintained with modern analytics and consent tools, supporting compliance and user privacy. No direct contact information or detailed company registration data is publicly available, which is common for media outlets but could be enhanced for transparency.

Security posture

The site demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms. Use of Matomo analytics configured to respect DoNotTrack and disable cookies shows privacy awareness. However, no explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, and security headers are not evident in the HTML content. The Drupal 7 CMS is outdated and may pose risks if not regularly patched. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhanced headers, updated CMS, and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to improve defense in depth.
  2. Upgrade Drupal core and modules to the latest supported versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain regular security audits and vulnerability scans to proactively identify and remediate risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
epd Film
Description
A German media website providing the latest film reviews, trailers, interviews, TV/DVD tips, streaming information, and contests.
Key services
Film reviews, Trailers, Interviews, TV/DVD tips, Streaming guides, Contests and giveaways
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 7, jQuery, Flowplayer, Matomo Analytics, Consentmanager.net CMP
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo with DoNotTrack and disabled cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
evangelisch.de banners
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Consentmanager.net CMP
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German-language film media portal with rich content.
  2. Uses Drupal 7 CMS with multiple custom and contributed modules.
  3. Implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent via Consentmanager.net.
  4. Uses Matomo analytics with privacy-respecting settings.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage or footer.
  6. Social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt detected.
  9. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Drupal 7 CMS with a combination of contributed and custom modules, including jQuery, Flowplayer for video playback, and Matomo for analytics. Consentmanager.net is used for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. The site is hosted with a provider linked to the Matomo analytics domain (gep-hosting.de). Performance is moderate with multiple CSS and JS files loaded, but mobile optimization and responsive design are implemented. SEO is supported by canonical links and meta tags. The site lacks modern frontend frameworks but remains functional and professional. Technical debt is present due to the older CMS version, suggesting a modernization opportunity.
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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