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Security report for gruenden-gt.de

pro Wirtschaft GT GmbH · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website 'Gründen im Kreis Gütersloh - PRO WIRTSCHAFT GT' serves as a comprehensive regional platform supporting entrepreneurs and business founders in the Kreis Gütersloh area of Germany. Operated by pro Wirtschaft GT GmbH, it offers educational programs, expert consultations, funding information, networking events, and personalized support to facilitate successful business startups and transitions. The site targets aspiring entrepreneurs and business successors, positioning itself as a trusted regional economic development partner. Technically, the website is built on the TYPO3 CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries for form validation, video playback, and analytics via Matomo. Hosting is provided by Schlundtech, a reputable German hosting provider. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, although some security headers could be enhanced. The presence of GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies with an active consent mechanism reflects a strong commitment to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs form validation and cookie consent mechanisms. However, it lacks some recommended HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options, which could improve protection against common web attacks. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. The WHOIS data aligns well with the website's business claims, indicating a legitimate and consistent domain registration. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly platform for its target audience. Strategic improvements in security headers and ongoing monitoring of third-party scripts are recommended to further strengthen its security posture 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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

  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

  4. 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

  5. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
72
Security headers
55
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
58

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

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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

pro Wirtschaft GT GmbH operates as a regional economic development and business support entity focused on the Kreis Gütersloh region. Its business model centers on providing free and paid educational services, expert consultations, funding guidance, and networking opportunities to startups and business successors. The organization leverages partnerships and a local ecosystem to enhance its offerings. The website content and structure indicate a well-established presence with a clear focus on supporting entrepreneurship. Revenue streams likely include public funding and service fees for specialized programs. The target customer segments are local entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. The company maintains a professional digital presence with consistent branding and trust signals, positioning itself as a key player in regional business development.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and user data collection forms implement client-side validation. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, enhancing privacy compliance. However, the absence of several recommended HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options represents a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks like clickjacking or MIME sniffing. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, which is common for this type of organization but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from incremental enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish or provide access to a formal security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Continue to monitor and update third-party JavaScript libraries and analytics tools to avoid vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance email address obfuscation techniques to reduce scraping risks while maintaining usability.
  5. Regularly review cookie consent and privacy mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
pro Wirtschaft GT GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
pro Wirtschaft GT GmbH
Description
Die Website bietet Gründern im Kreis Gütersloh umfassende Informationen und Unterstützung für den Start in die Selbstständigkeit, inklusive Schulungen, Beratung, Fördermittelinformationen und Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten.
Key services
Unternehmer:innen Schule (Schulungen und Workshops), Kostenlose Erstberatung, Sprechstunden mit Expert:innen, Fördermittelberatung, Netzwerkveranstaltungen und Stammtisch, Veranstaltungen und Gründerstories
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, Powermail (TYPO3 extension for forms), jQuery, Parsley.js (form validation), MediaElement.js (video player)
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Form validation with Parsley.js
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Newsletter subscription
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional business support portal for startups in Kreis Gütersloh, Germany.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with clear calls to action.
  3. Uses TYPO3 CMS with custom extensions for forms and analytics.
  4. Includes GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanism.
  5. Contact information is complete and includes multiple channels.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  7. Security headers could be improved for enhanced protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a mature and widely used open-source content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Parsley.js for form validation and MediaElement.js for responsive video playback, enhancing user experience. Analytics are handled via Matomo, an open-source privacy-focused platform, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. Hosting is provided by Schlundtech, a reputable German hosting provider, supporting regional data sovereignty. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and accessibility compliance to further modernize the technical stack and reduce risk.
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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