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Security report for govmind.de

GovMind GmbH · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GovMind GmbH operates a specialized SaaS platform focused on digital and innovative procurement solutions for the public sector in Germany. Their platform supports public procurement offices and departments in preparing tenders and market research, offering modules such as a requirements assistant, a database of innovative products, and sustainability checks. The company targets public authorities, municipalities, and related organizations, providing cloud-based licenses with tiered pricing. The website is professionally designed, well-branded, and includes comprehensive legal and privacy information, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins including Yoast SEO, Slider Revolution, and Contact Form 7 enhanced with drag-and-drop file upload and date-time pickers. It uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection and cookie consent management via a third-party tool. Hosting is provided by rzone.de, a professional German hosting provider. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with structured data and Open Graph metadata implemented. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contact. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear cookie consent and privacy policies aligned with GDPR. The WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with the business claims, showing no suspicious patterns. Overall, GovMind GmbH presents a trustworthy, professional, and secure online presence suitable for its public sector clientele. Strategic improvements include enhancing HTTP security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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  • Security score drift

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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
67
Security headers
15
Email security
45
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
63

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 govmind.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

GovMind GmbH is positioned as a niche SaaS provider serving the German public sector procurement market. Its competitive advantage lies in combining a comprehensive requirements assistant with a curated database of innovative products and sustainability evaluation tools. The subscription-based business model with no setup fees and monthly cancellable licenses supports scalability and customer retention. The client portfolio includes numerous German municipalities and public institutions, indicating strong market penetration and trust. The company leverages partnerships with technology providers like Cosinex for cookie management and hosting. Growth potential exists in expanding the product database and adding advanced procurement tools. The website content and references suggest a focus on compliance, innovation, and ease of use, aligning well with public sector needs.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 is implemented to mitigate automated abuse of forms. Cookie consent is managed with user choice and transparency, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of key HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents an area for improvement. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which could hinder rapid response to security events. The WordPress platform and plugins used are common and require regular updates to avoid vulnerabilities. No signs of exposed credentials or known vulnerabilities were found in the analyzed content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but can be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Ensure timely updates of WordPress core and all plugins to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GovMind GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GovMind GmbH
Description
Die Rechercheplattform für digitale und innovative Produkte für den öffentlichen Sektor. GovMind unterstützt Vergabestellen und Fachbereiche bei der Beschaffungsvorbereitung und Markterkundung mit einer cloudbasierten Lizenzlösung.
Key services
Anforderungsassistent (requirements assistant), Pool mit Leistungsbeschreibungen (performance description pool), Datenbank mit Innovationen (database of innovations), Nachhaltigkeitskriterien Check (sustainability criteria check), Toolbox mit weiteren Funktionen (toolbox with additional features)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP (implied by WordPress), jQuery, Slider Revolution, Contact Form 7, Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7, Font Awesome 6, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Yoast SEO plugin
Frameworks
WordPress CMS, WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
Web (desktop and mobile)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 implemented on forms
  • Cookie consent management with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional website for a German SaaS company serving public sector procurement
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  3. Clear contact information including email, phone, and postal address
  4. No visible security policy or incident response info
  5. Modern WordPress-based tech stack with common plugins
  6. Good SEO and structured data implementation
  7. No adult or questionable content detected
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS (version 6.8.3) with a well-structured theme and multiple plugins enhancing functionality such as SEO (Yoast), form handling (Contact Form 7), and interactive sliders (Slider Revolution). The tech stack includes jQuery and Font Awesome for UI elements, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection. Hosting is provided by rzone.de, a reputable German hosting provider. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for SEO with structured data (JSON-LD) and Open Graph tags. Performance is moderate, with some optimization possible in loading times and accessibility. The site uses a cookie consent manager from Cosinex, indicating attention to privacy compliance. Overall, the technical implementation is solid with room for incremental improvements in security headers and accessibility.
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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