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Security report for erzgebirge-gedachtgemacht.de

Wirtschaftsförderung Erzgebirge GmbH · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website Erzgebirge – Gedacht. Gemacht. is a professionally managed regional promotion platform operated by Wirtschaftsförderung Erzgebirge GmbH. It focuses on showcasing the cultural, economic, and touristic strengths of the Erzgebirge region in Germany. The site offers rich content including success stories, news, ambassador profiles, and local product promotion, targeting residents, businesses, and tourists. Technically, it is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates analytics and marketing tools with proper consent mechanisms. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie management, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates strong compliance with GDPR and provides clear contact information, enhancing trust and credibility.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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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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
55
Email security
87
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
55
Average
59

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

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Dark web exposure

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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 regional economic development and marketing entity, leveraging digital content to engage multiple stakeholder groups. Its market position is strong within the regional government and non-profit sectors, focusing on cultural heritage, tourism, and local business promotion. The business model centers on information dissemination and community engagement rather than direct commercial transactions. Partnerships with regional job portals, tourism boards, and heritage organizations strengthen its ecosystem. The presence of newsletters, podcasts, and social media channels indicates a mature digital marketing approach. Growth indicators include active content updates and diverse media formats.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent management, and no visible sensitive data exposure. It uses Matomo and Google Analytics for tracking with user consent, and Facebook Pixel for marketing. However, explicit security headers like X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy are not evident in the HTML source and should be verified server-side. No incident response or security policy information is published, which is a gap for transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the content or WHOIS data. Overall, the security maturity is appropriate for a regional government-affiliated site but could benefit from enhanced header policies and published security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Maintain and enhance cookie consent mechanisms in line with evolving privacy regulations.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Wirtschaftsförderung Erzgebirge GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wirtschaftsförderung Erzgebirge GmbH
Description
The website promotes the Erzgebirge region in Germany, highlighting its cultural, economic, and touristic aspects. It features stories about local businesses, ambassadors, regional news, and promotes local products and services. It serves as a regional marketing and informational platform.
Key services
Regional marketing, Information dissemination, Promotion of local businesses and culture, Newsletter and podcast content, Support for local economic initiatives
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Slick Slider, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Podigee Podcast Player
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies for session management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Matomo Tag Manager
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 rich, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong regional focus with multiple sections promoting culture, economy, and tourism.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy management implemented.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with user consent.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided with corporate domain emails and phone numbers.
  7. No security policy or incident response contact found on the site.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. No data protection officer contact explicitly found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. It uses jQuery and Slick Slider for interactive UI components, and integrates Matomo and Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager for tag management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich media content and multiple sliders. External integrations include social media, video platforms, and mapping services. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were identified. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times and enhance security headers for improved resilience.
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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