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Security report for governikus.de

Governikus GmbH & Co. KG · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Governikus GmbH & Co. KG is a medium-sized German company specializing in IT security software solutions for digital administration and e-government. Founded in 1999, the company provides secure identity management, communication, and data solutions primarily targeting public sector entities such as government agencies and the judiciary. Their market position is strong within the German public sector, supported by partnerships with notable organizations like Bundesdruckerei and Bank-Verlag. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive presentation of their services and products, emphasizing digital transformation and security in public administration. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as WooCommerce for e-commerce, Yoast SEO for search optimization, and Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and performs moderately well. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the website content or WHOIS data. Overall, Governikus demonstrates a mature digital presence with a focus on compliance and security, suitable for its government clientele. The absence of direct contact emails and phone numbers on the main site suggests a controlled communication approach, likely via contact forms. The domain registration data aligns well with the company's history and identity, reinforcing legitimacy. Strategic improvements could include publishing detailed security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information to enhance trust and transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 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. 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

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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
80
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
48
Average
74

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
28
Employees
0
Customers
22
Third parties
6
Weak passwords
14%

7 subdomains 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

Governikus operates in the niche market of IT security solutions for public administration and e-government in Germany. Their competitive advantage lies in specialized software products that address secure identities, communication, and data handling tailored for government and judicial use. The business model is B2B, focusing on software licensing, support, and integration services. Revenue streams likely include product sales, support contracts, and training services. The company targets government agencies, public institutions, and enterprises requiring compliance with strict data protection and security standards. Growth indicators include active partnerships, participation in industry events, and recent leadership updates. The partnership ecosystem is robust, involving key players in German IT security and public sector digitalization. Operationally, Governikus maintains a professional and consistent brand image with a clear focus on security and compliance.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place, indicating GDPR compliance. The use of Borlabs Cookie plugin suggests active management of user privacy preferences. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure pages limits transparency. No security headers were detected in the provided data, which could be improved to enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found in the HTML content. The security score is good but could be elevated by publishing detailed security documentation and implementing additional HTTP security headers. Incident response readiness and direct security contact channels are not evident, representing an area for improvement.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Implement and expose a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Add HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  4. Provide direct security contact information (e.g., security@governikus.de) for incident reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Governikus GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Software für die digitale Verwaltung: Mit unseren Lösungen für die öffentliche Verwaltung legen wir die Basis für die digitale Transformation
Key services
Sichere Identitäten, Sichere Kommunikation, Sichere Daten, IT-Sicherheitslösungen für öffentliche Verwaltung, Softwareprodukte (z.B. AusweisApp, COM Despina, DATA Sign)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Yoast SEO Premium, jQuery, Weglot (translation plugin), Borlabs Cookie (cookie consent management), Swiper.js (slider), Google Tag Manager (partially disabled)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager (disabled)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Tag Manager (disabled)
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO Premium, Weglot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and focused on digital government solutions.
  3. Strong emphasis on security and compliance, though explicit security policies are not published.
  4. Multiple partner and product links indicate a mature ecosystem.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  6. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity detected.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the main HTML; contact via forms.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities and Yoast SEO Premium for search engine optimization. It uses jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive elements and Weglot for multilingual support. Borlabs Cookie manages cookie consent, ensuring GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with a well-structured navigation system. Performance is moderate, with some preloading of fonts and images to improve load times. The technical stack is modern and appropriate for the business domain, though hosting provider details are not disclosed. There is an opportunity to enhance security headers and improve incident response visibility. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and user-friendly digital presence.
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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