Skip to main content

Security report for govconnect.de

GovConnect GmbH · Government · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Security headers.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

GovConnect GmbH is a German company specializing in software solutions for public administrations, aiming to support the digital transformation of government services. Their portfolio includes products for digital administration, dog and owner management, administrative offenses, citizen management, and partner integrations. The company serves over 600 customers nationwide, positioning itself as a reliable mid-sized player in the government technology sector. The website content is professional, well-structured, and targets public sector entities in Germany. The company maintains a presence on professional social networks such as XING and LinkedIn, enhancing its credibility. Technically, the website uses a mix of legacy and modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery 1.10.2, Highslide, Flexslider, and Parallax.js, managed via the ikiss CMS platform. Analytics are handled by Matomo with privacy-conscious settings disabling cookies. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics, though some improvements are possible. Performance is moderate, and the site includes a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent but lacks some modern security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. The use of an outdated jQuery version poses a moderate risk. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, GovConnect GmbH's website is trustworthy and professional with good privacy compliance and business credibility. Security posture is adequate but could benefit from updates and additional policies. The domain WHOIS data is limited but consistent with the business profile. Strategic recommendations include upgrading JavaScript libraries, adding security headers, publishing security policies, and maintaining transparency in incident response.

Scanned

This is an earlier scan of govconnect.de. View the latest report

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

3 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';…

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching govconnect.de

This scan found 18 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. See sample alerts.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

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
100
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
76

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention govconnect.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
629
Employees
0
Customers
629
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
4%

60 subdomains affected

See the 10 newest leaked credentials

A one-off add-on to this report that lists the most recent identifier and password pairs OffSeq Breach holds for govconnect.de.

Select it in the checkout above.

Breach keeps ingesting new leaks, so these numbers can grow between scans.

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

GovConnect GmbH operates in the government technology sector, focusing on digitalization solutions for public administrations in Germany. Their competitive advantage lies in a comprehensive product suite tailored to various administrative needs, including digital payments, dog registration, and citizen services. The business model centers on software licensing and service provision to municipalities and government agencies. With over 600 customers, the company demonstrates strong market penetration and a stable customer base. Partnerships with technology providers like DeepL and FrontDesk expand their ecosystem. The company actively engages its audience through newsletters, events, and social media, indicating a growth-oriented and customer-focused approach.

Security posture

The website's security maturity is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and privacy compliance is well addressed through cookie consent and a detailed privacy policy. However, the use of an outdated jQuery version introduces potential vulnerabilities. The absence of a Content-Security-Policy header and other security headers like X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy reduces defense-in-depth. No published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies limit transparency. Data protection practices appear sound with no exposed sensitive data. Overall, the security posture is sufficient for a mid-sized technology provider but requires improvements to meet higher standards and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to current secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy header and add missing security headers such as X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information, including a security.txt file, to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly audit and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain GDPR compliance and user trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and mobile optimization to improve user experience and broaden audience reach.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GovConnect GmbH
Description
Die GovConnect bietet Softwarelösungen für Verwaltungen. Die Produkte unterstützen Sie auf dem Weg zu einer modernen und effizienten Verwaltung.
Key services
Software for digital administration, Hunde- und Haltermanagement (dog and owner management), Ordnungswidrigkeiten (administrative offenses management), Bürgermanagement (citizen management), Partner solutions integration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.10.2, Highslide JS, Flexslider, Parallax.js, Matomo Analytics, Slicknav
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Forms use POST method with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Newsletter subscription form
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional and targeted at German public administration.
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with clear policies and consent.
  4. Use of outdated jQuery version is a moderate security concern.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Strong business presence with references and events listed.
  7. Social media presence on XING and LinkedIn supports credibility.
  8. Matomo analytics used with privacy-respecting settings (disableCookies).
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ikiss CMS platform and uses a combination of JavaScript libraries including jQuery 1.10.2, Highslide, Flexslider, and Parallax.js. Matomo analytics is integrated with cookie disabling enabled, reflecting privacy-conscious tracking. The site uses responsive design techniques and includes a cookie consent banner. Performance is moderate, with some legacy scripts potentially impacting load times. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable but would benefit from modernization and security hardening.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 76/100Low24 findingsView report
Reviews of this site

Share your experience with govconnect.de. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review govconnect.de.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.