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Security report for hitcom.de

hitcom gmbh · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Network security.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

hitcom gmbh is a well-established digital agency and software house based in Germany, specializing in digital transformation solutions for municipalities, local governments, and energy providers. With over 28 years of experience, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio including websites, intranets, apps, AI-driven platforms, and government branding services. Their flagship software, disgovery, is designed to enhance online citizen services and streamline communication between administrations and citizens. The company holds multiple industry awards and certifications, reinforcing its market leadership in the public sector digitalization space. Technically, the website is built on the cEasy CMS platform and leverages modern web technologies such as lazy loading, SVG graphics, and responsive design to ensure excellent performance and user experience across devices. Analytics are implemented via Google Analytics and Matomo, with a clear cookie consent mechanism in place, demonstrating a commitment to privacy compliance. Hosting is managed through DomainControl, a reputable provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent banners, but lacks explicit security policy documentation and incident response contacts. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The overall security posture is strong but could be enhanced by adding security headers and formalizing incident response information. Overall, hitcom gmbh presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence aligned with its business focus. The website is well-structured, content-rich, and compliant with GDPR requirements, making it a reliable digital partner for public sector clients.

Scanned

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. 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
100
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
70

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

hitcom gmbh operates in the niche market of digital services for municipalities and public sector entities in Germany. Their competitive advantage lies in their specialized software solutions like disgovery, integration capabilities with government portals, and a strong track record of over 2000 projects and 200 municipal clients. The business model combines agency services with proprietary software development, enabling diversified revenue streams. The company targets local governments, energy providers, and public institutions seeking modern, citizen-centric digital platforms. Growth indicators include recent awards and a broad portfolio of successful client references. Partnerships with technology providers and certifications enhance credibility and market reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and no visible security flaws or outdated libraries. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response contacts indicates room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and cookie management. The use of third-party analytics and social media embeds is managed with user consent, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but would benefit from formal documentation and enhanced HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and configure HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by detailing data retention policies and cookie usage in privacy documentation.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
hitcom gmbh
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
hitcom gmbh
Description
Internet agency specializing in digital solutions for municipalities, energy providers, and local governments. Offers websites, intranets, apps, AI solutions, and corporate design tailored to public sector needs.
Key services
Websites for cities, municipalities, and counties, Intranets, Apps, Artificial Intelligence (KI) solutions, Government branding and corporate design, Online citizen services integration
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, cEasy CMS, Swiper.js, LazyLoad images, SVG graphics
Frameworks
cEasy CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
EmbedSocial
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 professional design.
  2. Strong focus on digital solutions for municipalities and public sector.
  3. Multiple awards and certifications displayed, enhancing trust.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms implemented.
  5. Contact information is clear and includes multiple channels.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information found.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the cEasy CMS platform version 5.3.5, indicating a custom or specialized content management system. It uses modern front-end technologies including Swiper.js for sliders, lazy loading for images, and SVG for scalable graphics. Analytics are implemented via Google Analytics and Matomo, with asynchronous loading to optimize performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as ARIA labels and keyboard navigation support. Hosting is provided by DomainControl, a GoDaddy service, ensuring reliable DNS and domain management. Performance is fast with no broken elements detected. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, canonical links, and structured navigation. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and well-maintained.
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. 70/100Medium25 findingsView report
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