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Security report for germax.net

GERMAX Gerli GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GERMAX media is a well-established marketing and advertising agency based in Aachen, Germany, founded in 2000. The company offers a broad range of services including web design, corporate design, consulting, and campaign management, targeting businesses and public institutions. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with a comprehensive portfolio and client testimonials, indicating a strong market position in the regional media sector. Technically, the site uses a variety of JavaScript libraries and plugins to deliver a responsive and visually appealing experience, though it appears to be custom-built rather than relying on a popular CMS. Security-wise, the site lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers, and no cookie consent mechanism is implemented despite a detailed privacy policy. The domain registration is consistent with the business claims, showing a mature and legitimate online presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

  2. 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

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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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
65
Average
53

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

GERMAX media operates as a small-sized essential entity in the media sector, focusing on integrated marketing and communication solutions. Their client base includes international and regional companies, as evidenced by their portfolio. The business model is service-oriented, relying on creative and technical expertise to deliver tailored marketing strategies. The company maintains partnerships with various clients, supporting their communication needs across multiple channels. Growth indicators include a long domain age and a diverse portfolio. The company demonstrates strong business credibility through transparent contact information, legal disclosures, and client testimonials.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture. While it uses HTTPS (implied but not explicitly confirmed), it lacks DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options. No forms are present on the main page, reducing attack vectors. The privacy policy is comprehensive and GDPR compliant, but no incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure policies are provided. The absence of cookie consent mechanisms despite no cookies being used is noted. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be improved with modern security best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Verify and enforce HTTPS with strong SSL/TLS configuration and HSTS.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism if cookies or tracking are introduced in the future.
  5. Publish explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure information to improve transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GERMAX Gerli GmbH
VAT number
DE165080400
Registration number
HRB 84 09
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GERMAX Gerli GmbH
Description
GERMAX media is a marketing and advertising agency based in Aachen, Germany. They develop individual marketing and corporate communication solutions, offering services such as web design, graphic design, corporate design, photography/video, consulting, and campaign development. They serve companies and public institutions with integrated and innovative communication strategies.
Key services
Webdesign, Konzeption, Corporate Design, Fotografie/Video, Beratung, Kampagne
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Ionicons, Owl Carousel, jQuery UI, MediaElement.js, Isotope, Masonry, WOW.js, jPushMenu
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • No cookies used
  • No forms detected on main page (reduces attack surface)
  • Privacy policy compliant with GDPR

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional marketing and advertising agency site in German language.
  2. Content is rich with portfolio, testimonials, and detailed service descriptions.
  3. No forms detected on main page, reducing data collection risks.
  4. Privacy policy is comprehensive and GDPR compliant but no cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  5. No explicit security headers or SSL details provided; DNSSEC not enabled.
  6. External links mostly to client or partner websites, all reputable.
  7. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  8. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is mature.
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a variety of JavaScript libraries and plugins such as jQuery, Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, and WOW.js to deliver a modern and responsive user experience. The site appears to be custom-developed with a CMS mentioned in portfolio references but no popular CMS detected. Hosting is provided by Cronon GmbH, a reputable German hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could be addressed to improve overall security posture.
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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