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Security report for hansebelt.de

HanseBelt e.V. · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HanseBelt e.V. is a regional association focused on promoting the northern German region between Hamburg and Copenhagen, emphasizing economic development, cultural activities, and community engagement. The website serves as an information hub for residents, businesses, and potential members, offering news, events, and membership details. The organization positions itself as a key regional player facilitating networking and regional growth. Technically, the website is built on the GCMS platform, utilizing standard web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and jQuery. It is hosted on agency servers with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. SEO and accessibility are adequately addressed, though some improvements could be made in accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security headers and incident response policies are not publicly documented, representing an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable resource for its target audience. Strategic improvements in security policies and technical headers would further strengthen its posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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. 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 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. 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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
57

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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Leaked records that mention hansebelt.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

HanseBelt e.V. operates as a regional development association, targeting residents, businesses, and stakeholders interested in the Hansebelt region. Its business model revolves around membership services, event organization, and regional promotion. The association leverages partnerships and social media to enhance its reach. The website content and testimonials indicate a strong community focus and a commitment to fostering economic and cultural growth. While revenue streams are not explicitly detailed, the presence of membership applications and event promotions suggest diversified income sources. The organization maintains a consistent brand and a positive market position within Northern Germany's regional development landscape.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a minor gap. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which could impact transparency and readiness perception. No vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were found in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and Vimeo is managed with user consent. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced header implementation and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  4. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user rights and responsibilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HanseBelt e.V.
Description
HanseBelt is a regional association promoting the northern region between Hamburg and Copenhagen, focusing on economic development, culture, lifestyle, and community engagement.
Key services
Regional promotion, Networking events, Membership services, Information dissemination about living, working, and culture in the region
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, gradwerk statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Ads cookies (NID), Vimeo tracking cookies
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. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms are implemented.
  3. Clear contact information is provided in the footer.
  4. The site uses a regional CMS (GCMS) and is hosted on agency servers.
  5. Social media presence is strong across multiple platforms.
  6. Content is well-structured, relevant, and professionally presented.
  7. No security policy or incident response information is publicly available.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a regional CMS (GCMS) with a standard tech stack including JavaScript, CSS, and jQuery. It is hosted on agency servers indicated by the nameservers. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization. The site uses preloading for CSS and JavaScript resources to improve load times. Cookie management scripts are well integrated for GDPR compliance. There is no evidence of modern JavaScript frameworks or advanced backend technologies. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack and improve accessibility and security headers for better overall technical robustness.
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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