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Security report for feh-nrw.de

Fachverband Elektro- und Informationstechnische Handwerke Nordrhein-Westfalen · Energy · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

49/100

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

The Fachverband Elektro- und Informationstechnische Handwerke Nordrhein-Westfalen (FEH.NRW) is a regional trade association serving the electrical and information technology trades in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The website provides comprehensive information about the association's services, including member support, training, industry news, and job listings. The organization targets professionals and companies within the electrical trade sector, positioning itself as a key regional industry body. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, Usercentrics for consent management, Google Tag Manager, and TikTok analytics. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. The use of HTTPS and consent management indicates a good level of privacy and security awareness. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses a consent management platform to comply with GDPR. However, it lacks publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for such organizations and does not raise immediate concerns. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, with a strong focus on compliance and user privacy. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security and incident response policies, enhancing HTTP security headers, and maintaining regular audits of third-party scripts to further strengthen security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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. 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

    • 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

  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

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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
62
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
52
After the cap
49

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

FEH.NRW operates as a regional trade association with a clear focus on the electrical and information technology sectors in NRW, Germany. Its competitive advantage lies in its established presence, comprehensive member services, and strong partnerships with related industry websites and platforms. The business model centers on membership services, training, advocacy, and industry information dissemination. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, training fees, and event sponsorships. The target customer segments include electrical contractors, apprentices, and industry professionals. Growth indicators include active news updates, job postings, and digital engagement through social media and analytics. The partnership ecosystem is robust, linking to multiple specialized industry portals and service providers, enhancing its market reach and service offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to high security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, use of a consent management platform, and no visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure program indicates gaps in formal security governance and incident readiness. The use of third-party tracking scripts like Google Tag Manager and TikTok Pixel introduces moderate tracking but is managed via consent. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fachverband Elektro- und Informationstechnische Handwerke Nordrhein-Westfalen
Description
Fachverband Elektro- und Informationstechnische Handwerke Nordrhein-Westfalen representing electrical and information technology trades in NRW, Germany.
Key services
Member support, Training and seminars, Industry news and updates, Job and apprenticeship listings, Technical and legal advisory
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Usercentrics CMP, Google Tag Manager, TikTok Pixel, TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, TikTok Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
TikTok Pixel
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in German and focused on electrical and information technology trades in NRW, Germany.
  3. Uses modern consent management and tracking technologies with GDPR compliance.
  4. WHOIS data is privacy protected with no public registrant info.
  5. No security policy or incident response info publicly available.
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  7. Contact info includes a company email and phone number clearly labeled.
  8. Website uses TYPO3 CMS and includes multiple external trusted partner domains.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  10. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks and third-party services for analytics and consent management. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO practices are well implemented with appropriate meta tags and structured navigation. The technical infrastructure is stable and professional, though hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security documentation. The site architecture supports scalability and user engagement through integrated search and social media links.
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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