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Security report for gwa-online.de

Gingco Communication GmbH & Co. KG · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GWA Kreis Unna operates as a regional public service provider specializing in waste management, recycling, and sustainable building materials within the Kreis Unna area in Germany. The organization offers a broad range of services including waste calendars, consulting on waste disposal, service products, and commercial waste solutions, positioning itself as a key environmental service entity in the region. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to residents and businesses in the area. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies such as Swiper.js for sliders and Google reCAPTCHA for form security. Hosting appears to be managed by 1&1 IONOS SE, inferred from the nameservers. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes security best practices such as cookie consent mechanisms and use of reCAPTCHA. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are absent, representing areas for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and provides a safe user experience. Strategic recommendations include publishing security and incident response policies, enhancing accessibility, and implementing a security.txt file to improve transparency and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

4 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

    • 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

  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
90
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
71

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

GWA Kreis Unna holds a strong regional market position as a government-affiliated waste management and recycling service provider. Its business model focuses on delivering essential environmental services to both residential and commercial customers, with diversified offerings including consulting, product sales, and waste disposal. The organization benefits from partnerships with local waste facilities and municipalities, enhancing its service network. The website's content and structure indicate a medium-sized entity with a clear focus on sustainability and community engagement. Growth indicators include active news updates and social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem with regional waste centers supports operational efficiency and customer reach.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of the website is moderate to good. HTTPS is enforced, and security headers such as X-UA-Compatible are present. The use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms mitigates automated abuse risks. Cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, indicating a privacy-aware culture. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure channels limits transparency and preparedness. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, but the site could benefit from enhanced accessibility and regular third-party script audits. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity but requires formalization of policies and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and responsible disclosure.
  3. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards and improve user inclusivity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and document data retention policies and privacy compliance measures to strengthen GDPR adherence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gingco Communication GmbH & Co. KG
Description
GWA Kreis Unna. Services, Wertstoffmanagement, Entsorgung und nachhaltige Baustoffe. Entdecken Sie, wer wir sind und was wir für Sie tun können.
Key services
Abfallkalender (Waste calendar), Beratung (Consulting on waste disposal), Serviceprodukte (Service products), Wertstoffmanagement (Recycling management), Entsorgung (Disposal services), Nachhaltige Baustoffe (Sustainable building materials), Gewerbe (Commercial waste services)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Swiper.js (slider), Google reCAPTCHA, SVG icons
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo analytics
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 professionally presented and relevant to regional waste management services.
  3. Strong use of TYPO3 CMS and modern web technologies.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented in compliance with GDPR.
  5. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram is active.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with hosting provider usage.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a mature technical foundation. It utilizes modern front-end technologies such as Swiper.js for interactive sliders and SVG icons for scalable graphics. Google reCAPTCHA integration enhances form security. Hosting is managed via 1&1 IONOS SE, inferred from the nameservers, suggesting reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with potential for optimization, particularly in loading times and accessibility. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and structured navigation. The technical stack supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from modernization in accessibility and performance tuning.
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.

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