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Security report for fz-borstel.de

Forschungszentrum Borstel, Leibniz Lungenzentrum · Healthcare · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

Forschungszentrum Borstel, Leibniz Lungenzentrum is a reputable German lung research institution focusing on chronic inflammatory lung diseases and infectious lung inflammation such as tuberculosis. It operates under the Leibniz Association and is publicly funded, with a strong emphasis on scientific research, publications, and collaboration. The website reflects a professional and well-structured digital presence, utilizing Joomla CMS and modern web technologies, with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of trustworthiness and compliance with GDPR regulations.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
77
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
Average
78
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: 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
  • 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 institution holds a strong market position as a leading lung research center in Germany, supported by federal and state ministries. Its business model is research and public funding driven, targeting scientific communities, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders interested in lung health. The website supports recruitment, publications, and networking, indicating a mature operational ecosystem. Partnerships with government bodies and scientific networks are evident. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the main page suggests controlled communication channels, likely via contact forms.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent banners compliant with GDPR. While no explicit security policy or incident response contacts were found, the site avoids exposing sensitive data and uses updated libraries. The lack of some security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a minor gap. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were detected, which could enhance transparency. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update Joomla CMS and third-party extensions to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information visibility for improved user trust and communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Forschungszentrum Borstel, Leibniz Lungenzentrum
Description
Das Forschungszentrum Borstel ist das Lungenforschungszentrum der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft mit Schwerpunkt auf chronisch-entzündlichen Lungenerkrankungen wie Asthma, COPD, Allergien und infektionsbedingten Entzündungen der Lunge, insbesondere Tuberkulose. Ziel ist die Erforschung der Ursachen und Mechanismen dieser Erkrankungen zur Entwicklung neuer Diagnostik-, Präventions- und Therapiekonzepte.
Key services
Lungenforschung, Infektionsforschung, Publikationen, Wissenschaftliche Vernetzung, Ausbildung und Karriereangebote
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, jQuery, Smart Slider 3, FontAwesome, Awesomplete, DJ MegaMenu
Frameworks
Joomla
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with explicit user consent
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern libraries and CMS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google, Facebook
Marketing tools
MailChimp, Adroll, Intercom
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 maintained.
  2. Strong focus on lung research and healthcare.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy in place.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and accessibility features.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible in the HTML content provided.
  7. Social media presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Mastodon, Bluesky.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Joomla CMS with integration of jQuery, Smart Slider 3, FontAwesome, and other modern libraries. It uses a responsive design with good accessibility features and SEO optimization. Performance is moderate, with some external dependencies on CDNs. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience. Hosting details are not explicit but the domain uses a nameserver under dfn.de, indicating academic or research network hosting. There is room for improvement in security header implementation and possibly performance optimization.
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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