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Security report for giebel.it

Giebel.IT · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Network security.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Giebel.IT is a small, Germany-based IT service provider specializing in IT consulting, system administration, and cloud hosting services. The company offers managed Nextcloud solutions branded as Next365, targeting schools, municipalities, associations, companies, and families primarily in the Cologne and Bonn region. Their business model focuses on providing reliable, open-source, and privacy-respecting IT services with a strong emphasis on long-term project performance and customer support. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery and Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies, reflecting a moderate level of digital maturity and privacy awareness. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and clear navigation, although some accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, and the hosting provider is not explicitly identified. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration but lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. There is no visible cookie consent mechanism or published security and incident response policies, which are areas for improvement. The use of Matomo analytics with cookies disabled is a positive privacy practice. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy image with a solid business foundation and consistent branding. The main risks relate to missing security headers and incomplete privacy compliance mechanisms. Strategic improvements in these areas would enhance the security posture and regulatory compliance, strengthening customer trust and business resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

5 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
85
Email security
83
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
25
Average
62

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
32
Employees
1
Customers
0
Third parties
31
Weak passwords
0%

Latest record dated 2025-06-26 · 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

Giebel.IT operates as a niche IT consultancy and hosting provider with a focus on open-source and privacy-friendly solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in offering managed Nextcloud services as an alternative to MS Office, appealing to educational institutions, local governments, associations, and small businesses. The business model is service-oriented with revenue streams from consulting, hosting, and managed cloud services. The company appears to have a stable local presence with a clear target market and a partnership ecosystem that includes remote support providers like deskforge.de. Growth indicators include a long domain age and consistent service offerings. The company maintains a professional online presence but could benefit from enhanced digital marketing and security transparency to expand market reach.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented with strong SSL configuration, and privacy-conscious analytics are used. However, the absence of key security headers and lack of published security policies indicate gaps in defense-in-depth and incident response readiness. No direct contact channels for security incidents or vulnerability disclosures are provided, which could delay response times. Compliance with GDPR is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and explicit privacy policy details. The security culture appears to prioritize privacy but needs formalization of security governance and operational controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Deploy a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and improve transparency regarding data collection.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and scripts to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide more detailed privacy compliance documentation to strengthen user trust and regulatory adherence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Giebel.IT
Description
IT consulting, system administration, and cloud hosting services with a focus on long-term project performance, including Next365 - a Nextcloud-based MS-Office alternative for collaboration.
Key services
IT consulting, System administration, Cloud hosting, Next365 managed Nextcloud services, Web hosting, Remote support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Flatpickr, Select2, SVGXUse, WP-Featherlight
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Disable cookies in Matomo analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

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 professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Focus on open-source and privacy-respecting services.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible on main page; contact via form.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner found.
  5. Use of Matomo analytics with cookies disabled indicates privacy awareness.
  6. No security headers detected; room for improvement in security posture.
  7. No visible security or incident response policies published.
  8. Clear navigation and consistent branding.
  9. Multiple subdomains used for customer login, webmail, and cloud storage.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern and privacy-conscious technology stack including Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies. The site uses common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Flatpickr, and Select2 for enhanced UI components. Performance is moderate with optimized CSS and JavaScript assets. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO meta tags are well implemented. However, the lack of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and compliance areas. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, which limits full infrastructure assessment. Overall, the technical implementation supports business needs but requires targeted improvements to meet higher security and compliance standards.
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.

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