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Security report for gnor.de

Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

36/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. (GNOR) is a well-established non-profit organization founded in 1977, dedicated to nature conservation and ornithology in the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz. The organization conducts ecological research, manages conservation projects, and publishes scientific materials to support biodiversity and environmental protection. Their website reflects a strong regional presence with active community engagement and volunteer opportunities. Technically, the website is built on a modern WordPress platform with commonly used plugins for galleries and sliders, hosted by pixeldiversity GmbH. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, serving its non-profit mission effectively. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security policies would enhance user trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

12 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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  4. 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

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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
15
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
36

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 · found on this site
  • 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

GNOR holds a strong position as a regional non-profit leader in nature conservation and ornithology. Its business model relies on membership, volunteer engagement, project funding, and publication of scientific research. The organization targets conservationists, researchers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Partnerships with regional monitoring projects and foundations support its activities. The website's content and structure indicate a mature organization with a clear mission and active community involvement, though it does not engage in commercial activities or complex digital marketing. The presence of donation widgets and affiliate links (e.g., gooding.de) suggests additional revenue streams through fundraising. The organization maintains a consistent brand and communicates trust signals through its history, publications, and social media presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data leaks. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces the overall security maturity. No vulnerability disclosures or security.txt files were found, which could hinder coordinated vulnerability reporting. The use of up-to-date WordPress and plugins is positive but requires ongoing monitoring to prevent exploitation. The site does not implement cookie consent mechanisms, which is a compliance risk under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-commercial informational site but could be improved to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner and mechanism to comply with GDPR requirements.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.
Description
Die Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. (GNOR) ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der sich der Förderung von Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege in Rheinland-Pfalz widmet. Der Verein führt ökologische Untersuchungen durch und engagiert sich insbesondere in der Ornithologie sowie weiteren faunistischen und floristischen Arbeiten. Er organisiert Naturschutzprojekte, Arbeitskreise und veröffentlicht Fachzeitschriften.
Key services
Naturschutzprojekte (nature conservation projects), Ökologische Untersuchungen (ecological studies), Veröffentlichungen (publications), Mitgliedschaft und Freiwilligenarbeit (membership and volunteering), Datenverwaltung für ornithologische Beobachtungen
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, jQuery 3.7.1, NextGEN Gallery plugin, Cryout Serious Slider plugin, WP Socializer plugin, Kahuna Plus theme
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern WordPress version

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
gooding.de
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established non-profit organization focused on nature conservation in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented with clear navigation.
  3. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  4. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for galleries and sliders.
  5. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, which could be improved for GDPR compliance.
  6. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts published.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
  8. WHOIS data is consistent and supports legitimacy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 with a modern theme (Kahuna Plus) and several plugins including NextGEN Gallery and Cryout Serious Slider. It uses jQuery 3.7.1 and FontAwesome for icons. Hosting is provided by pixeldiversity GmbH. The site is mobile responsive and uses Google Fonts for typography. Performance is moderate, with some large images but optimized slider usage. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA roles and better keyboard navigation support. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected.
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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