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Security report for gdatasoftware.com

G DATA CyberDefense AG · Technology · 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

G DATA CyberDefense AG is a well-established cybersecurity company founded in 1987, specializing in antivirus and comprehensive IT security solutions for both private users and businesses. The company emphasizes German quality and has a strong market presence supported by multiple awards and independent test recognitions. Their product portfolio includes antivirus software for Windows and Mac, internet security suites, mobile security for Android and iOS, VPN services, and security awareness training. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and targets a broad audience including private consumers and enterprises. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and integrates modern technologies such as ConsentManager for cookie compliance, Matomo and Google Analytics for tracking, and Google Tag Manager for marketing. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security headers are not detected. No direct contact emails or phone numbers are published, with contact primarily via web forms. The WHOIS data for the domain www.gdatasoftware.com is unavailable, which raises some transparency concerns. However, the website content, branding, and external references strongly support the legitimacy of the business. No signs of WAF blocking or content restrictions were detected. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. No adult or questionable content is present, making the site safe for general audiences. Overall, G DATA CyberDefense AG demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and security awareness. The main risks relate to the lack of WHOIS transparency and absence of explicit security headers and incident response contacts. Addressing these gaps would further enhance trust and security 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
77
Security headers
75
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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
803
Employees
0
Customers
803
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
18%

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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

G DATA CyberDefense AG holds a strong position in the cybersecurity market, particularly in Germany and Europe, leveraging its legacy as the inventor of antivirus software. The company’s business model revolves around software sales and subscription services targeting both private users and businesses. Their competitive advantages include a long history, award-winning products, and a comprehensive portfolio covering endpoint protection, mobile security, VPN, and security training. The company maintains a partner ecosystem and regional websites to support international markets. Growth indicators include continuous product innovation and active engagement in security research. Strategic observations suggest focusing on enhancing transparency and direct customer contact channels to improve customer trust and support.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent management, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No dedicated security policy or incident response contact emails are published, which limits transparency in vulnerability handling. The company provides a vulnerability disclosure page but lacks a security.txt file. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are moderate based on available information. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved by publishing more explicit security policies and contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, HSTS) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Provide direct contact emails for security incidents (e.g., security@ or abuse@) to improve vulnerability reporting and response.
  4. Create and host a security.txt file to facilitate coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Enhance transparency by ensuring WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available or justified by privacy protection policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
G DATA CyberDefense AG
Description
G DATA CyberDefense AG provides advanced cybersecurity software and services, including antivirus, internet security, total security, VPN, and mobile security solutions. The company emphasizes German quality and long-standing experience in IT security.
Key services
Antivirus for Windows and Mac, Internet Security, Total Security, Mobile Internet Security for Android and iOS, VPN services, Security awareness training
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, ConsentManager, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
ConsentManager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong focus on cybersecurity products and services with clear segmentation for private and business users.
  3. Multiple language and regional versions available, indicating international presence.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via forms only.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response contact emails published.
  7. WHOIS data missing, which reduces transparency but does not alone indicate illegitimacy.
  8. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and integration of analytics and consent management tools.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and enterprise-grade content management system, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. Integration of ConsentManager and analytics tools like Matomo and Google Analytics shows attention to privacy and marketing needs. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with good SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. The absence of explicit security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent technical risks that could impact trust and security. Modernization opportunities include adding security headers and improving direct communication channels. Overall, the technical implementation supports business operations effectively but can be enhanced for security and transparency.
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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