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Security report for haus-der-sprachmittlung.de

Haus der Sprachmittlung · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Haus der Sprachmittlung is a non-profit organization based in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, focused on advancing and professionalizing language mediation services. Operating under the umbrella of Arbeit und Leben gGmbH and commissioned by the Ministry for Family, Women, Culture and Integration (MFFKI), it provides resources, events, and software to support qualified language mediators and stakeholders in the social sector. The website is well-structured, professionally designed, and targets various actors involved in language mediation including mediators, clients, and commissioning bodies. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with embedded Vimeo videos and uses an outdated jQuery version, which presents a security concern. The hosting is via a reputable German provider, Schlund Technologies. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled but lacking visible security headers and modern JavaScript libraries. Privacy compliance is partial with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Contact information is clear and trustworthy, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the site is a reliable resource for language mediation in the region with room for technical and security improvements.

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

5 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. 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

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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
62
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
28
Average
50

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The organization occupies a niche regional market focused on language mediation in Rheinland-Pfalz, supported by government funding and partnerships. Its business model is non-profit, emphasizing service provision, professionalization, and networking within the language mediation ecosystem. Key competitive advantages include official backing, a dedicated software platform, and comprehensive event offerings. The target audience includes language mediators, social institutions, and clients requiring mediation services. Growth indicators include recent establishment (2022) and active event programming. Partnerships with Arbeit und Leben gGmbH and the Ministry strengthen its ecosystem. Strategic observations suggest focusing on technical modernization and enhanced privacy compliance to maintain trust and expand reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. However, the use of an outdated jQuery 1.4.2 library introduces potential vulnerabilities. No security headers such as Content Security Policy or HSTS were detected, which are recommended best practices. The site lacks a published security policy or incident response information, limiting transparency. Forms include client-side validation but no visible advanced protections like CAPTCHA or CSRF tokens. GDPR compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent banner. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit informational site but requires improvements to mitigate risks and enhance user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade jQuery and all JavaScript libraries to current secure versions to eliminate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Arbeit und Leben gGmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Haus der Sprachmittlung
Description
Das Haus der Sprachmittlung gestaltet und professionalisiert Sprachmittlung in Rheinland-Pfalz, um qualifizierte Sprachmittler*innen für soziale Gespräche bereitzustellen. Es ist ein Team angesiedelt bei Arbeit und Leben gGmbH im Auftrag des Ministeriums für Familie, Frauen, Kultur und Integration (MFFKI).
Key services
Information and professionalization of language mediation, Provision of lists of language mediation pools and agencies, Organization of events and workshops, Development and provision of Vermittlungssoftware (mediation software)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 1.4.2, Vimeo embedded player
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL https://)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Form validation with client-side checks

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
CleverReach (newsletter service)
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 challenge.
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and relevant to language mediation in Rheinland-Pfalz.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner found, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  4. Uses outdated jQuery version which poses a security risk.
  5. No visible security headers detected in provided data.
  6. Clear contact information including email, phone, and physical address is provided.
  7. Newsletter form collects personal data with consent checkbox linked to privacy policy.
  8. Affiliations with government ministry and non-profit organization enhance trust.
  9. No advertising or tracking scripts detected except newsletter service.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a mature open-source content management system, ensuring a stable and extensible platform. The use of jQuery 1.4.2 is outdated and poses security risks; updating to a modern version or replacing with vanilla JavaScript is advised. The site loads external resources from reputable domains such as Google APIs and Vimeo, enhancing media delivery. Hosting is provided by Schlund Technologies, a known German hosting provider, supporting regional compliance and performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and layouts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements by optimizing scripts and assets. Accessibility is basic, with room for enhancements such as ARIA landmarks and keyboard navigation support.
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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