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Security report for gottesdienstinstitut.org

Gottesdienst-Institut der Evang.-Luth. Kirche in Bayern · Government · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Gottesdienst-Institut der Evang.-Luth. Kirche in Bayern is a well-established non-profit institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. It provides consulting, education, and media resources to support church communities, volunteers, and staff in preparing and conducting worship services. The organization has a strong regional presence and a 25-year history, positioning it as a trusted partner within its sector. The website reflects this professionalism with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and a consistent brand identity. The online shop extends its service offering by providing liturgical materials and publications. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics, a responsive design, and accessible navigation. While no explicit CMS or hosting provider is identified, the site performs well with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security measures include HTTPS and privacy-respecting analytics, though HTTP security headers and cookie consent mechanisms could be improved. The security posture is solid with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to query failure or privacy protection, which is common and justified for this type of institution. The website maintains transparency with clear contact information and partner affiliations, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, the site presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and good privacy compliance. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, implementing a cookie consent mechanism if cookies are used elsewhere, and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy to further strengthen security culture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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: 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
  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 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 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
54
After the cap
49

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
8
Employees
0
Customers
8
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
25%

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

The Gottesdienst-Institut operates in the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on religious and educational services within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. Its business model centers on providing consulting, training, and media resources to church communities, supported by an online shop for liturgical materials. The institute benefits from a strong partnership network with related church and educational organizations, enhancing its market position. The target audience includes church staff, volunteers, and congregations in Bavaria. The organization demonstrates growth and sustainability through its 25-year history and ongoing digital presence. Revenue streams likely include educational services and sales from the online shop. The partnership ecosystem is robust, linking to multiple reputable church institutions and educational centers.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and privacy-conscious analytics configuration (Matomo with disabled cookies and Do Not Track respect). No forms on the homepage collect sensitive data, reducing attack surface. However, the absence of visible HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, which could be addressed to enhance readiness. The WHOIS data is not available, but privacy protection is justified for this type of institution. Overall, the site shows good security hygiene but could benefit from additional hardening and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner if cookies are used on other parts of the site beyond the homepage.
  3. Publish a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit SSL/TLS configuration to ensure strong encryption and compliance with best practices.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing incident response contact information and data retention policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Gottesdienst-Institut der Evang.-Luth. Kirche in Bayern
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gottesdienst-Institut der Evang.-Luth. Kirche in Bayern
Description
Das Gottesdienst-Institut ist eine Einrichtung der Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche in Bayern. Wir unterstützen Gemeinden, Gottesdienstteams, Ehrenamtliche und Hauptamtliche bei der Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Gottesdiensten und Andachten. Wir bieten ein umfassendes Beratungs- und Fortbildungsangebot sowie vielfältige Medien und Publikationen rund um dem Gottesdienst. Unser Ziel ist es, den Reichtum und die Vielfalt gottesdienstlichen Lebens zu fördern, das Bewährte weiter zu entwickeln und Neues zu erproben.
Key services
Beratung (consulting) for church services, Bildung (education and training), Medien und Publikationen (media and publications), Online-Shop for liturgical materials
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, Splide.js slider, HTMX (indicated by htmx-indicator styles), CSS3, JavaScript ES Modules
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • No cookies used (Matomo configured with disableCookies and setDoNotTrack)
  • Tracking respects Do Not Track
  • No forms with sensitive inputs detected on homepage

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

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 in German language.
  2. Strong affiliation with Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Bayern.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. No visible forms on homepage collecting personal data.
  5. Matomo analytics configured with privacy in mind (no cookies, respects Do Not Track).
  6. No explicit cookie consent banner detected, but cookies are disabled.
  7. Multiple partner links to reputable church and educational institutions.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or query failure.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and privacy-focused technology stack including Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies and respect Do Not Track signals. The front-end employs Splide.js for sliders and HTMX for dynamic content loading, indicating a contemporary approach to user experience. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and accessible navigation. No CMS or hosting provider is explicitly identified, suggesting a custom or less common platform. Performance is moderate with no obvious bottlenecks. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation is lacking. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with opportunities for security and performance enhancements.
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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