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Security report for herzogkommunikation.de

herzog kommunikation GmbH · Technology · Germany

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

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

herzog kommunikation GmbH is a small digital agency based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializing in scalable and future-proof web and application development. Their services include customized web tools, mobile apps, digital installations, and concept development, targeting businesses seeking comprehensive digital solutions. The company maintains a professional online presence with a well-structured website showcasing client projects and emphasizing modern technologies such as HTML5, Docker, and AWS. Technically, the website is well-implemented with responsive design and good SEO practices, though some security headers are missing. Privacy compliance is strong with GDPR-aligned cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. However, no explicit security policy or incident response information is published, which could be improved. Overall, the domain and website content align well, indicating a legitimate and trustworthy business.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

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 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';…
  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
42
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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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

The company positions itself as a full-service digital agency serving both established companies and startups, focusing on innovative and customized digital solutions. Their portfolio includes notable projects for clients like Michael Schumacher and Merida Bikes, indicating a solid market presence in the Stuttgart region. The business model revolves around project-based digital development and consulting. The absence of visible advertising or tracking tools suggests a privacy-conscious approach. The company leverages modern web technologies and frameworks, maintaining a consistent brand image and professional content quality.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and includes CSRF tokens, indicating basic security hygiene. However, the absence of common security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts are provided, which limits transparency in security matters. Cookie consent is implemented properly, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Security score is moderate, with recommendations to enhance header implementation and publish security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen security posture.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance website performance monitoring and optimize hosting infrastructure for faster load times.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
herzog kommunikation GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
herzog kommunikation GmbH
Description
Wir konzipieren, entwickeln und betreiben skalierbare und zukunftssichere Websites & Anwendungen. Benutzerfreundliche Web-Plattformen, interaktive Microsites, komplexe Onlineshops, plattformübergreifende Apps oder digitale Applikationen für Messen. Full Service Internetagentur für digitale Projekte, arbeitet mit etablierten Unternehmen und Startups.
Key services
Customized Web Tools, Web Applikationen, Mobile Apps, Digitale Installationen, Digitale Konzepte, Proof of concept
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Docker, PHP, AWS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • CSRF tokens present in meta tags

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF detected.
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and targeted at business clients.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented in compliance with GDPR.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response information is published.
  5. No visible analytics or advertising/tracking scripts detected.
  6. WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with domain usage.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap framework. It uses Docker for deployment and AWS for hosting infrastructure, indicating a contemporary and scalable technical stack. The CMS appears custom or proprietary, with hrzg-widget components. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in loading speed and resource optimization. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 57/100Medium36 findingsView report
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