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Security report for hintbox.de

Hintbox · Government · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Hintbox is a German-based provider of a secure, ISO-27001 certified whistleblower system designed to help organizations comply with EU whistleblower directives and related laws. The company targets medium to large enterprises and public sector entities, offering a SaaS platform with features such as case management, customizable forms, and multi-language support. The website demonstrates strong market positioning with over 1000 customers including notable enterprises. Technically, Hintbox employs modern web technologies, secure hosting at Hetzner, and comprehensive analytics and marketing tools with user consent management. Security posture is robust with encryption, isolated data storage, and recommended 2FA, supported by visible certifications and badges. Overall, Hintbox presents a professional, trustworthy, and compliant solution for whistleblower management.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

2 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.

    • 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

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
70
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
78

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

Hintbox operates in the compliance and governance sector, focusing on whistleblower protection systems. Its business model is SaaS with tiered pricing and partner integrations. The company leverages partnerships such as with Lawcode Suite and maintains a strong customer base including large corporations and public institutions. The platform's adaptability and compliance focus provide competitive advantages. Marketing and analytics integrations indicate a mature digital presence. The company emphasizes data security and regulatory compliance, aligning with growing market demands for whistleblower systems in Europe.

Security posture

The website and platform exhibit a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, ISO 27001 certification, end-to-end encryption, and secure hosting in Germany. Data isolation and metadata removal enhance privacy protections. The use of 2FA and granular access controls further strengthen security. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file is a minor gap. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the security practices align well with industry standards for compliance software.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to enhance browser security.
  2. Create and publish a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses).
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Continue enhancing privacy compliance by documenting data retention policies and user data handling.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hintbox
Description
Die Hintbox ist ein sicheres, ISO-27001 zertifiziertes Whistleblower-System mit Case Management, Mehrsprachigkeit und anpassbaren Hinweisformularen. Es unterstützt Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung gesetzlicher Vorgaben wie der EU-Whistleblower-Richtlinie, Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz und Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz.
Key services
Whistleblower Hinweisgebersystem, Case Management, Anpassbare Formulare, Mehrsprachigkeit, Sichere Datenhaltung, Compliance Unterstützung
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot, Matomo Tag Manager, Usercentrics Consent Management
Frameworks
Usercentrics CMP, Matomo Analytics, HubSpot CRM
Platforms
Hetzner Hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ISO 27001 certified hosting
  • End-to-End Encryption for data
  • 2-Faktor-Authentifizierung recommended
  • Isolated data storage per customer
  • Metadaten Entfernung (metadata removal) on uploads
  • Granular access control and rights management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Matomo
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking.
  2. Strong focus on compliance with EU whistleblower laws and data protection.
  3. Multiple trust signals including certifications and customer testimonials.
  4. Comprehensive use of modern analytics and marketing tools with consent management.
  5. Good technical implementation with secure hosting and encryption.
  6. No visible security or privacy red flags.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript stack with libraries like Swiper.js for UI components and integrates multiple analytics and marketing platforms including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Matomo, HubSpot, and Usercentrics for consent management. Hosting is provided by Hetzner in Germany, ensuring data residency compliance. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and fast loading. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. The technical implementation supports a professional and secure user experience with room for minor improvements in security header implementation.
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. 78/100Low30 findingsView report
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