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Security report for halle-grenzenlos.de

Stadt Halle (Saale) - Geschäftsbereich Bildung und Soziales - Örtliches Teilhabemanagement · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website 'Halle Grenzenlos' is an official municipal portal provided by the city of Halle (Saale), Germany, focusing on inclusion, participation, and accessibility. It serves as a comprehensive information platform and guide for residents and visitors, particularly targeting people with disabilities and those interested in barrier-free access. The portal is supported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health, and Equality of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, indicating strong governmental backing and legitimacy. Key services include a participation guide, useful information on inclusion, event listings, and contact options for support and feedback. Technically, the site is built on the Drupal CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies such as FontAwesome for icons, Matomo for analytics, Klaro for consent management, and ReadSpeaker for text-to-speech accessibility. The hosting is provided by evh.de, a reputable German hosting provider. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility features, and SEO practices, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. However, it lacks some advanced security headers and does not publicly disclose a security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced with additional headers and transparency. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site presenting a trustworthy, professional, and well-maintained government service portal. Strategic recommendations include improving security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding vulnerability disclosure information to further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

4 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 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';…

  3. 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

  4. 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
50
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
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

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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

Halle Grenzenlos occupies a niche as a government-backed digital platform dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusion within the city of Halle (Saale). Its competitive advantage lies in its official status, comprehensive content, and integration with local government services. The business model is non-commercial, funded by state grants, focusing on public service rather than revenue generation. The target customers are residents with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and organizations involved in social inclusion. Growth indicators include regular event updates and community engagement features. The partnership ecosystem includes the city government, state ministries, and accessibility organizations. The platform's operations reflect a strategic commitment to social inclusion and digital accessibility within the public sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture for a government service portal. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is managed via Klaro, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The absence of advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security suggests room for improvement. No exposed credentials or vulnerabilities were found in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from enhanced security controls and public security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Enhance accessibility features further and maintain compliance with evolving standards to serve the target audience effectively.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stadt Halle (Saale) - Geschäftsbereich Bildung und Soziales - Örtliches Teilhabemanagement
Description
Die Stadt Halle (Saale) stellt mit diesem Portal einen Wegweiser und eine umfangreiche Informationsplattform rund um Inklusion, Teilhabe und Barrierefreiheit zur Verfügung.
Key services
Teilhabewegweiser, Informationen zu Inklusion und Barrierefreiheit, Veranstaltungstermine, Kontakt- und Beratungsangebote
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal CMS, FontAwesome 6, Matomo Analytics, Klaro Consent Manager, ReadSpeaker Text-to-Speech
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URLs with https)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Klaro Consent Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a municipal government portal focused on accessibility and inclusion.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented in compliance with GDPR.
  4. No signs of malicious content or security blocking mechanisms.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and accessibility features.
  6. No contact phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  7. No terms of service or security policy documents found.
  8. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal CMS, leveraging modern front-end technologies such as FontAwesome for iconography and JavaScript libraries for enhanced user experience. It integrates Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious visitor tracking and Klaro for cookie consent management, reflecting a privacy-aware technical setup. Hosting is managed by evh.de, a German hosting provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features like ReadSpeaker for text-to-speech. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed. The technical stack is well-suited for a government information portal, though security header implementation could be improved to reduce technical risks.
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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