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Security report for fahrrad-buecher-karten.de

BVA BikeMedia GmbH · Retail · Germany

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BVA BikeMedia GmbH operates a professional e-commerce website specializing in cycling maps, books, and related media, positioning itself as a leading provider in Germany. The website targets cycling enthusiasts and travelers seeking high-quality cartographic and literary resources. The business model is retail-focused, leveraging both physical and digital product offerings, including GPS track downloads and magazine subscriptions. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and provides clear contact and service information, enhancing customer trust. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and integrates third-party services such as Google Analytics with privacy-conscious configurations like IP anonymization. Hosting is managed via INWX nameservers, indicating a stable infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security or incident response policies, which could be improved to enhance its security posture. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected, and the domain registration data aligns well with the business identity, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency and technical security headers would further strengthen its posture.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

2 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.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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

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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
70
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
75

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 company holds a strong market position in the niche of cycling maps and literature in Germany, serving a specialized audience of cyclists and travel enthusiasts. Its e-commerce platform supports multiple product categories and digital services, indicating diversified revenue streams. Partnerships with related cycling and magazine sites suggest a collaborative ecosystem. The business demonstrates growth potential through digital offerings like GPS downloads and magazine subscriptions. Clear contact channels and transparent policies support customer engagement and trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforcement and GDPR-compliant cookie management. The use of Google Analytics with IP anonymization reflects privacy awareness. However, the absence of security headers and lack of published incident response or security policies indicate areas for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were found. The site would benefit from formalizing security documentation and implementing additional HTTP security headers to mitigate common web threats.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
BVA BikeMedia GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BVA BikeMedia GmbH
Description
Webshop of BVA BikeMedia GmbH, Germany's leading address for cycling maps and travel literature.
Key services
Sale of cycling maps, Sale of cycling books, Magazine subscriptions, GPS track downloads
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Analytics, Cloudinary (image hosting), whCookieManager (cookie consent)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with GDPR compliance
  • IP anonymization in Google Analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
whCookieManager
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for cycling maps and books.
  2. Clear cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR and TTDSG.
  3. Uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization.
  4. Contact information is transparent and includes email, phone, physical address, and contact form.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and stable technology stack with standard web technologies and integrates third-party services for analytics and cookie management. Hosting via INWX nameservers suggests reliable domain management. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization. SEO is basic but functional, with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The site lacks a detectable CMS, indicating a custom or proprietary solution. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in accessibility and security headers are recommended to reduce risks and improve compliance.
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. 75/100Medium31 findingsView report
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