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Security report for fh-dortmund.de

Fachhochschule Dortmund · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fachhochschule Dortmund is a well-established public university of applied sciences in Germany offering approximately 70 Bachelor and Master degree programs across eight faculties. The institution targets prospective students, current students, academic staff, alumni, and industry partners, positioning itself as a key regional educational and research hub. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence with clear navigation, multilingual support, and extensive information on academic offerings, research, and career services. Technically, the site is built on the Sitepark CMS platform, employs modern JavaScript and SVG assets, and integrates Matomo analytics with privacy-conscious configurations. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, privacy-respecting analytics, and cookie consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with GDPR requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

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

    • 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. 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 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';…

  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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  • Security score drift

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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
40
Email security
88
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
66

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention fh-dortmund.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
5,496
Employees
13
Customers
4,634
Third parties
849
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2025-11-13 · 94 subdomains affected

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  • –portal.fh-dortmund.de2025-11-13
  • –userapp.fh-dortmund.de2025-10-14
  • –portal.fh-dortmund.de2025-08-27
  • –ws.inf.fh-dortmund.de2025-08-17
  • –www.fh-dortmund.de2025-08-17

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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 Fachhochschule Dortmund operates in the education sector, focusing on applied sciences with a broad portfolio of study programs and research initiatives. Its business model is centered on public higher education, research, and regional development. The institution maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including international collaborations and certifications such as the Deutschlandstipendium and Total E-Quality. The website supports multiple user segments including students, alumni, and companies, indicating a mature digital strategy. The presence of multiple social media channels and official portals reflects an integrated communication approach. The university's market position is solid within the German higher education landscape, emphasizing practical education and transfer of knowledge.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and security headers implied. The use of Matomo analytics with disabled cookies and DoNotTrack enabled shows a commitment to user privacy. Cookie consent is actively managed with opt-out options. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. However, explicit security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly available, representing areas for improvement. The absence of a security.txt file or direct security contact channels limits transparency in incident handling. Overall, the site is secure for typical user interactions but could enhance its security communication and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for the Data Protection Officer and security incidents.
  4. Enhance HTTP security headers by adding Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fachhochschule Dortmund
Description
Studieninteressierte können zwischen rund 70 Bachelor- und Master-Studiengängen in acht Fachbereichen auswählen.
Key services
Bachelor and Master degree programs, Research and transfer activities, Career services, International office, Student advisory services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, SVG icons, Piwik/Matomo analytics, Sitepark CMS modules
Frameworks
Sitepark CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DisableCookies set in analytics to enhance privacy
  • DoNotTrack respected
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-out

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (Piwik)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo (Piwik) analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to prospective and current students.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics with privacy considerations.
  5. Multiple certifications and trust badges displayed.
  6. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
  7. Social media presence is broad and official.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The Fachhochschule Dortmund website is built on the Sitepark CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including JavaScript modules and SVG icons for UI elements. The site loads asynchronously analytics scripts from a dedicated subdomain, indicating a separation of concerns and privacy focus. Performance is moderate with preloading of fonts and responsive images for different screen sizes. Accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels are present, supporting inclusive design. SEO is supported by canonical links, Open Graph metadata, and structured JSON-LD breadcrumbs. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and collapsible navigation. Technical risks are minimal, though continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security and performance.
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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