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Security report for hamburg-port-authority.de

Hamburg Port Authority · Transportation · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

73/100

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

Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is a large public entity managing the port infrastructure of Hamburg since 2005. It provides comprehensive services including infrastructure planning, port safety, traffic management, and real estate management. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a structured navigation system, multilingual support, and integration of modern web technologies such as TYPO3 CMS and video content. The organization maintains active social media channels and uses consent management and analytics tools to monitor user engagement. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers in place, though privacy policy documentation and incident response contacts could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and serves a broad audience including port users, residents, and business partners.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 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. 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
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
Average
73

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

HPA holds a key market position as the port authority for Hamburg, a major European port. Its business model centers on public infrastructure management and service provision to port stakeholders. The website highlights subsidiaries and partnerships that support energy transition and logistics services. The presence of a dedicated location booking tool and informational blogs indicates a focus on customer service and transparency. The company targets a diverse audience from industry professionals to the general public. The digital ecosystem is integrated with partner domains and social media, supporting brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, the absence of a published privacy policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure reduces transparency and compliance maturity. The use of third-party analytics and consent management is aligned with GDPR requirements but could be enhanced with clearer documentation. Overall, the security measures are adequate for a public authority website but could benefit from additional compliance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive and easily accessible privacy policy page detailing data processing and user rights.
  2. Provide explicit incident response and abuse contact information to improve security transparency.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Disclose data protection officer contact details to comply with GDPR transparency requirements.
  5. Enhance cookie and tracking disclosures with detailed information on data retention and third-party sharing.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hamburg Port Authority
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hamburg Port Authority
Description
Die Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) betreibt seit 2005 ein zukunftsorientiertes Hafenmanagement aus einer Hand und ist verantwortlich für die effiziente, ressourcenschonende und nachhaltige Planung und Durchführung von Infrastrukturmaßnahmen im Hamburger Hafen. Sie ist Ansprechpartner für wasser- und landseitige Infrastruktur, Sicherheit und Leichtigkeit des Schiffsverkehrs, Hafenbahnanlagen, Immobilienmanagement und wirtschaftliche Bedingungen im Hafen.
Key services
Hafenmanagement, Infrastrukturplanung und -durchführung, Sicherheit im Hafen, Liegeplätze und Verkehrsmeldungen, Immobilienmanagement, Nachhaltigkeitsprojekte, Lieferantenmanagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Video embedding, CookieFirst consent management, eTracker analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of async scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
eTracker
Marketing tools
CookieFirst
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses TYPO3 CMS with modern web technologies.
  2. Cookie consent is implemented via CookieFirst.
  3. Analytics tracking is done with eTracker with cookie blocking enabled.
  4. Social media presence includes LinkedIn, Instagram, Xing, and YouTube.
  5. No explicit privacy policy page found in the provided content.
  6. Terms of Service found under infrastructure usage conditions.
  7. Contact phone numbers are provided for public inquiries.
  8. No email addresses explicitly found in the provided content.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  10. No data protection officer contact found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. The use of modern HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript technologies supports a responsive and accessible user experience. Integration with CookieFirst for consent management and eTracker for analytics indicates a mature approach to user privacy and data collection. Video content and social media integration enhance engagement. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed. The technical stack is well-suited for the organization's needs, with opportunities to improve SEO and accessibility further.
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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