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Security report for hbs-it-gmbh.de

HBS IT GmbH · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HBS IT GmbH is a professional IT services company based in Germany, specializing in digital transformation, IT infrastructure, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), and web development. The company targets businesses seeking tailored IT solutions to support their digital future. Their market position is that of a regional expert with a focus on delivering customized and transparent IT services. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor and optimized using WP Rocket. It employs modern web technologies including jQuery and Font Awesome, hosted on servers associated with rzone.de. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although accessibility features could be improved. Performance is moderate, supported by caching and lazy loading techniques. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not published. Cookie consent is managed via Borlabs Cookie, indicating GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or security issues were detected in the analysis. The domain WHOIS data aligns with the website's geographic and business claims, supporting legitimacy. Overall, HBS IT GmbH presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with solid technical and privacy compliance foundations. Strategic improvements could include publishing detailed security policies, enhancing accessibility, and adding a vulnerability disclosure mechanism.

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. 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

  3. 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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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
77
Security headers
85
Email security
67
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

HBS IT GmbH operates in the technology sector, providing essential IT services focused on digitalization and infrastructure modernization. Their competitive advantage lies in personalized service and expertise in IIOT and web development. The business model revolves around service delivery to other businesses, likely generating revenue through project-based and ongoing IT support contracts. The target customers are small to medium enterprises in Germany seeking digital transformation. The company maintains partnerships with technology providers such as Securepoint and TeamViewer, enhancing their service offerings. Growth indicators include a professional website with active social media channels and certifications. Strategic observations suggest a focus on regional market penetration and building trust through certifications and transparent communication.

Security posture

The security posture of HBS IT GmbH's website is solid with HTTPS enforced and several security headers likely present. The use of WP Rocket and Borlabs Cookie indicates attention to performance and privacy compliance. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents gaps in transparency and readiness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site uses Microsoft Clarity for analytics, which is privacy-conscious but involves moderate user tracking. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance documents and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Expand privacy compliance documentation to include data retention policies and user rights.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HBS IT GmbH
VAT number
DE234954159
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HBS IT GmbH
Description
HBS IT GmbH bietet professionelle individuelle IT-Dienstleistungen für Ihre digitale Zukunft. Experten für Digitalisierung und IT-Infrastruktur.
Key services
Digitalisierung / IT-Infrastruktur, IIOT – Digitale Produktion, Anwendungs- und Webentwicklung
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Elementor 3.31.3, WP Rocket 3.19.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Font Awesome 5.8.2
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of WP Rocket for performance and security
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie (consent management), WP Rocket (performance optimization)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional IT services website in German language
  2. Clear navigation with main service categories
  3. Cookie consent implemented with Borlabs Cookie
  4. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram
  5. Use of modern WordPress technologies and performance plugins
  6. No visible security or content blocking issues
  7. Contact information clearly displayed and structured
  8. No terms of service page found
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and WP Rocket for performance optimization. It leverages jQuery and Font Awesome for UI elements and icons. Hosting is provided by a German hosting provider associated with rzone.de, supporting regional compliance and performance. The site employs lazy loading and preloading techniques to improve load times. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements. Technical risks are minimal but include potential dependency on third-party scripts and the need for enhanced accessibility features.
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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