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Security report for freiraum-wettbewerb.info

Verlag Eugen Ulmer · Other · Germany

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Freiraum Wettbewerb is a German-language specialized publishing portal operated by Verlag Eugen Ulmer, focusing on competitions in landscape architecture and urban planning. The site provides regular reporting on competition results, project follow-ups, and relevant legal information, targeting professionals and stakeholders in the field. It collaborates with the magazine FREIRAUM GESTALTEN to enhance the quality and appreciation of public and semi-public space design. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, AlpineJS, and Glide.js, and integrates Matomo analytics with GDPR-compliant cookie consent via Klaro. The site is mobile-optimized and features a professional design with clear navigation. Security-wise, HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is implemented, but security headers are not explicitly detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to query failure or privacy protection, which slightly reduces trust but is common for publishing entities. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence with moderate technical maturity and good privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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';…

  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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
72

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 portal occupies a niche market segment serving landscape architecture and urban planning professionals in Germany. Its business model centers on content publishing, information dissemination, and job listings, supported by advertising partnerships such as AdSpirit. The site leverages a partnership ecosystem including related publishing and job market platforms. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for contact via web forms, typical for publishing businesses. The platform's growth potential lies in expanding content offerings and enhancing user engagement through interactive features. The parent company, Verlag Eugen Ulmer, is a recognized publisher, lending credibility and stability to the portal.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enabled and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy and GDPR requirements. The use of Matomo analytics configured to require consent indicates privacy-aware tracking practices. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement in hardening the site against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure policy limits transparency in incident response readiness. Overall, the security maturity is moderate, suitable for a content publishing site but could benefit from enhanced security controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to improve defense against web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident response contact information.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding direct company contact information such as verified emails and phone numbers to increase business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verlag Eugen Ulmer
Description
Freiraum Wettbewerb berichtet regelmäßig über aktuelle Wettbewerbsergebnisse aus den Bereichen Landschaftsarchitektur und Stadtplanung. Begleitung ausgewählter Projekte bis zur Fertigstellung und Information über Ausschreibung und Vergaberecht. Zusammenarbeit mit Magazin FREIRAUM GESTALTEN zur Steigerung der Qualität von Freiraumgestaltung im öffentlichen und halböffentlichen Raum.
Key services
Reporting on competition results, Project follow-up, Information on procurement and award law, Job board, Newsletter, Partner services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, AlpineJS 3.10.2, Glide.js 3.5.2, Font Awesome, Matomo Analytics, Klaro Cookie Consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular control
  • Matomo analytics configured to require cookie consent
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdSpirit
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German language.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. Professional publishing portal focused on landscape architecture and urban planning competitions.
  4. Uses modern JavaScript libraries and analytics with consent mechanisms.
  5. Includes cookie consent and privacy policy compliant with GDPR.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or query failure.
  8. Advertising via AdSpirit network present but not intrusive.
  9. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery 3.6.0, AlpineJS 3.10.2, Glide.js for sliders, and Font Awesome for icons. It integrates Matomo analytics hosted on a dedicated cloud instance, ensuring privacy-focused tracking. Cookie consent is managed by Klaro, providing granular user control. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available from the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with opportunities for security and accessibility enhancements.
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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