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Security report for fichtner.de

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG · Energy · Germany

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG is a well-established independent engineering and consulting company with a global presence, specializing in energy, environment, water, and infrastructure sectors. Celebrating over 100 years of operation, the company offers comprehensive consulting and project management services, positioning itself as a leader in its industry. The website reflects a mature digital presence built on TYPO3 CMS, with modern design and good mobile optimization. It integrates Matomo analytics for user tracking and employs cookie management with consent mechanisms, indicating awareness of privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling, though there is room for improvement in implementing security headers and publishing explicit privacy and incident response policies. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the company's claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

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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

4 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
    • 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

  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. 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

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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
90
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
63
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Fichtner operates primarily in the energy and infrastructure sectors, offering engineering consulting, project management, and technical advisory services. Its market position is strong, supported by a century-long history and multiple subsidiaries and partnerships, including regional sites and joint ventures. The company targets energy companies, infrastructure developers, and environmental management clients globally. Its business model focuses on delivering specialized engineering and consulting solutions, with revenue streams likely derived from project contracts and advisory services. The presence of certifications and industry awards further enhances its competitive advantage. The company maintains a professional online presence with active content updates and social media engagement, particularly on LinkedIn.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enabled and secure form implementations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The lack of a published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy indicates a gap in transparency and readiness communication. Privacy compliance is partially addressed through cookie consent mechanisms, but the absence of a clear privacy policy reduces overall compliance confidence. Strengthening these areas would improve the security maturity and trustworthiness of the digital presence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the main website.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Establish and publish an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy with clear contact channels.
  4. Enhance transparency around data protection officer contact details and GDPR compliance measures.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure privacy compliance and minimize tracking.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Als unabhängiges Ingenieur- und Beratungsunternehmen ist Fichtner weltweit in den Bereichen Energie, Umwelt, Wasser und Infrastruktur aktiv.
Key services
Engineering consulting, Project management, Technical advisory, Environmental and water management, Renewable energy solutions, IT consulting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Matomo Analytics, Yoast SEO for TYPO3, Foundation framework, Slick slider
Frameworks
Foundation
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with hidden fields and tokens
  • Use of accredited standards in services

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
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 and professionally designed.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and well-structured.
  3. Strong focus on energy, environment, water, and infrastructure sectors.
  4. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and analytics via Matomo.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on main site.
  6. Cookie management is implemented with consent mechanism.
  7. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  8. WHOIS data consistent and domain age supports business legitimacy.
  9. Multiple news and project updates indicate active business operations.
  10. Social media presence primarily on LinkedIn.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. It uses the Foundation framework for responsive design and incorporates the Slick slider for interactive content display. SEO is supported by the Yoast SEO extension for TYPO3, and analytics are handled via Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics platform. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, with structured navigation and rich content. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and resource management. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting the company's professional image and operational needs.
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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