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Security report for fzs.org

Frankfurt Zoological Society · Non-profit · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Frankfurt Zoological Society is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife and ecosystem conservation, focusing on protected areas and wilderness preservation. Founded in 1858, it operates internationally with projects in 18 countries and maintains a strong presence through partnerships and subsidiaries such as the Frankfurt Zoological Society – U.S. and Zoo Frankfurt. The organization relies on donations, sponsorships, and memberships to fund its conservation efforts and engages a broad audience including conservationists, donors, and the general public. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins like Contact Form 7 and Relevanssi Live Search, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. The site employs HTTPS and domain management best practices but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers, which could be improved. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but the absence of security headers and incident response information suggests room for enhancement. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's history, registered since 1997 with a reputable registrar, supporting high legitimacy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and content-rich, serving its audience effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers, cookie consent, and explicit security policies would further strengthen its security and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

3 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.

    • 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. 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
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
78

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
21
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
20
Weak passwords
10%

1 subdomain affected

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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 Frankfurt Zoological Society holds a strong market position as a reputable conservation NGO with a long history and international reach. Its business model is donation and membership-driven, targeting environmentally conscious individuals and institutions. The organization benefits from a diverse partnership ecosystem and subsidiaries that extend its influence and operational capacity. Growth indicators include active project updates, social media engagement, and transparent donation processes. The website reflects a mature digital presence aligned with its mission and audience expectations.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate to good. HTTPS is enforced, and domain status flags protect against unauthorized transfers. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, which could impact readiness and transparency. Data protection practices appear adequate but could benefit from enhanced cookie consent and explicit security documentation. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
  4. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit third-party plugins and scripts to ensure no vulnerabilities or outdated components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt von 1858 e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Frankfurt Zoological Society
Description
We conserve wildlife and ecosystems focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.
Key services
Wildlife and ecosystem conservation, Support for protected areas and wilderness, Scientific research and long-term conservation commitment, Public awareness and education, Donor and membership engagement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Slick Carousel, Contact Form 7, Relevanssi Live Ajax Search, WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Auto-renew domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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 conservation and non-profit activities.
  3. Clear contact information and multiple communication channels provided.
  4. No signs of security or privacy policy gaps except missing cookie consent mechanism.
  5. No advertising or tracking scripts detected, indicating privacy-conscious approach.
  6. Social media presence is strong and consistent with brand.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Domain and website content are consistent and trustworthy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins such as Contact Form 7 and Relevanssi Live Ajax Search, supported by jQuery and Slick Carousel for UI components. The site loads with moderate speed and is mobile-optimized with responsive design. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting details are limited but domain registrar is INWX GmbH. There is no evidence of advanced frameworks or custom backend technologies. Accessibility is basic but functional. Opportunities exist to modernize security configurations and improve performance metrics.
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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