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Security report for hebammenforum.de

Deutscher Hebammenverband (DHV) · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hebammenforum.de is the official website of the Hebammenforum magazine, the leading professional publication for midwives in Germany affiliated with the Deutscher Hebammenverband (DHV). The site offers rich content including news, subscription options, job listings, and digital app access, targeting approximately 23,000 DHV members. The business model centers on providing specialized media content and advertising opportunities within the midwifery sector. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo), showing a mature digital infrastructure with good mobile optimization and accessibility. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not published.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 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

6 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

  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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
62

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 website serves a niche professional audience of midwives in Germany, leveraging its affiliation with the DHV to maintain market leadership. Revenue streams likely include subscriptions, advertising, and job board listings. The digital presence is enhanced by an app and online archive, indicating investment in digital transformation. Partnerships with related domains such as hebammenverband.de reinforce credibility. The site’s content and branding are consistent and high quality, supporting strong user engagement and trust within the healthcare media sector.

Security posture

The site demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent, and privacy-focused analytics. However, no explicit security or incident response policies are published, and some common security headers are not detected in the HTML source. The use of popular WordPress plugins like Slider Revolution requires vigilance due to historical vulnerabilities. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhanced header policies and published security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins, especially those with known past vulnerabilities like Slider Revolution.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance contact information visibility by including verified company emails and phone numbers for support and security contacts.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutscher Hebammenverband (DHV)
Description
Fachmagazin für Hebammen, gegründet vor 25 Jahren, mit 10 Ausgaben jährlich, kostenlos für DHV-Mitglieder, bietet Neuigkeiten, Fachartikel und Online-Archiv.
Key services
Fachmagazin (Print und Digital), Online-Archiv, Jobbörse, Werbemöglichkeiten
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP, jQuery, Slider Revolution, Ultimate Member plugin, Borlabs Cookie plugin, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional, well-branded publication for midwives in Germany.
  2. Content is rich, with multiple sections including news, job board, subscription info, and digital app offerings.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with Borlabs Cookie plugin and GDPR-aligned policies.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form only.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS with a well-maintained tech stack including jQuery, Slider Revolution, Ultimate Member, and Borlabs Cookie for GDPR compliance. The site uses Matomo for analytics, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD FAQ schema). Hosting provider details are not explicit but DNS name servers indicate professional hosting. The site uses advanced front-end techniques including responsive design and lazy loading of images. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and suitable for a professional media publication.
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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