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Security report for esb-online.com

ESB Marketing Netzwerk · Other · Germany

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

ESB Marketing Netzwerk operates as a specialized networking platform targeting decision-makers in the sports, entertainment, and marketing sectors primarily in Germany. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including live events, educational academy courses, a content hub with industry insights, and a partner network comprising over 600 companies. The website demonstrates a strong market position with over 30 years of industry know-how and recognized certifications such as the SQS certification from SLC Management. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern front-end technologies like Bootstrap and jQuery, delivering a responsive and well-structured user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and consent management, though some security headers are missing and no explicit incident response contacts are provided. The absence of WHOIS registration data reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the site's professionalism and trustworthiness. Overall, the site is well-positioned for its target audience with a strong digital presence and content quality.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
  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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
80
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
50
After the cap
49

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

Add-on

Leaked records that mention esb-online.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
15
Employees
0
Customers
14
Third parties
1
Weak passwords
0%

3 subdomains affected

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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 ESB Marketing Netzwerk is positioned as a key player in the German-speaking sports and entertainment marketing industry, leveraging a multi-channel business model that includes networking events, educational offerings, and digital content. Its partnership ecosystem includes reputable organizations and event collaborations, enhancing its market reach and credibility. The business model focuses on B2B engagement, knowledge sharing, and professional development, targeting marketing professionals and decision-makers. Growth indicators include a broad partner network and a diverse event calendar. The platform's strategic use of digital tools and content marketing supports sustained engagement and brand authority in its niche.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security baseline with HTTPS and secure login forms incorporating CSRF tokens. Consent management via Usercentrics indicates GDPR awareness and compliance. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business context but could benefit from enhanced header policies and explicit security communications.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS registration details to enhance domain ownership transparency and trust.
  4. Enhance contact information visibility by including verified company emails and phone numbers on the website.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ESB Marketing Netzwerk
Description
Das ESB Marketing Netzwerk ist DIE Networking-Plattform für Entscheider aus Sport, Entertainment & Marketing. Mitglieder profitieren von Branchen-Know-how, Kontakten und Kommunikation. ESB Kongresse, Seminare und individueller Support fördern die Entwicklung Deines Business. Werde Teil des ESB Partnernetzwerks!
Key services
Networking-Plattform, Events und Kongresse, Marketing- und Sponsoring-Weiterbildung (Academy), Content-Hub mit Fachartikeln, Partnernetzwerk mit 600+ Unternehmen
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Flickity Carousel, Usercentrics Consent Management
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login form with CSRF tokens
  • Consent management for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager (via d.esb-online.com script)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Usercentrics
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Content is in German and targets marketing professionals in sports and entertainment.
  3. Uses TYPO3 CMS with modern front-end technologies.
  4. Includes multiple events, partner logos, and educational offerings.
  5. Has a newsletter subscription form collecting personal data with consent.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Facebook confirmed.
  8. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  9. Privacy and cookie policies present with consent mechanism.
  10. WHOIS data unavailable, reducing transparency on domain ownership.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for enterprise-level sites. The front-end leverages Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery along with Flickity for interactive elements like carousels. Usercentrics is used for consent management, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets efficiently, though performance is moderate, suggesting potential optimization opportunities. Accessibility and SEO practices are well implemented with proper meta tags, structured data (JSON-LD), and clear navigation. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced security configurations.
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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