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Security report for giessereichemie.de

Industrieverband Giesserei-Chemie e.V. (IVG) · Manufacturing · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Industrieverband Giesserei-Chemie e.V. (IVG) is a specialized German industry association representing manufacturers of foundry chemical products. It operates as a professional body under the umbrella of the Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI), providing services, information, and advocacy for the global foundry chemical sector. The website targets industry professionals and members, offering news, training materials, and organizational information. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern plugin stack including Yoast SEO, WPML for multilingual support, and Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie management. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a moderate to good digital maturity level. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though explicit security headers and policies are not evident. No critical vulnerabilities or security issues were detected. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and professional image consistent with its business purpose.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. 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 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';…

  3. 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

  4. 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
72
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
43
Average
55

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The IVG holds a niche position within the manufacturing sector, specifically serving the foundry chemical industry in Germany and internationally. Its business model centers on membership services, industry representation, and knowledge dissemination. The association benefits from its affiliation with larger chemical and industrial federations, enhancing its credibility and reach. The website content and structure support its role as an information hub and communication platform for members. The absence of direct e-commerce or commercial sales indicates a service-oriented approach. Partnerships with regional chemical organizations are evident, reinforcing its network. Growth indicators include recent news updates and active member engagement. The business intelligence suggests a stable, focused organization with a clear market segment and professional operations.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security maturity with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No security.txt or explicit incident response contacts were found, indicating room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The absence of security headers such as CSP, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerable or outdated libraries were detected in the HTML content. Forms are protected by Contact Form 7, but no advanced anti-spam or security measures beyond Borlabs Cookie are evident. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational site but could be enhanced by implementing additional headers, publishing security policies, and establishing incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security testing to maintain compliance and security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Industrieverband Giesserei-Chemie e.V. (IVG)
Description
Fachverband des Verbandes der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI) offering competent services for the global foundry chemical industry.
Key services
Industry representation, Information dissemination, Member services, Training materials
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, WPML (multilingual), Slider Revolution, Contact Form 7, Borlabs Cookie
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie (consent management)
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 industry association site for foundry chemicals in Germany.
  2. Content is primarily in German with English language option available.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for SEO, multilingual support, and cookie consent.
  4. No signs of malicious content or security blocking.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response pages found.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Cookie consent is implemented via Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  10. Site is well structured with good SEO metadata and JSON-LD structured data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a child theme of Impreza, enhanced with WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution for content presentation. SEO is managed via Yoast SEO plugin, and multilingual support is provided by WPML. Cookie consent is handled by Borlabs Cookie, ensuring GDPR compliance. The site loads moderate resources and is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity. Hosting appears to be managed via domaincontrol.com DNS services, likely GoDaddy. Performance is moderate with no critical technical debt observed. The site uses modern web fonts and CSS variables for styling. No advanced analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid, with opportunities for performance optimization and enhanced security configurations.
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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