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Security report for home-of-steel.de

HOME OF STEEL · Manufacturing · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

HOME OF STEEL is a German-language online portal dedicated to the steel industry, providing free access to specialized information, news, product and company listings, and event details. The platform targets companies, professionals, and interested parties within the steel sector, positioning itself as a reputable media and information hub supported by DVS Media. The website demonstrates a professional design with consistent branding and a clear navigation structure, including integration with partner portals and social media presence on LinkedIn. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including JavaScript libraries, a consent management system, and Google Analytics 4 for user tracking, ensuring GDPR compliance through explicit cookie consent mechanisms. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, includes CSRF tokens, and uses a consent manager, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. WHOIS data indicates a legitimate and consistent domain registration with no privacy protection, supporting the site's credibility. Overall, the website is well-maintained, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving as a trusted resource for the steel industry.

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

9 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

  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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  3. 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
52
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
55
Average
43

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 · found on this site
  • 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 portal operates as an important information and media platform within the manufacturing sector, specifically targeting the steel industry in Germany. Its business model revolves around content provision, advertising revenue via AdSpirit, and event promotion. The presence of partner portals and event collaborations indicates a strong ecosystem and network within the industry. The site’s content is regularly updated with news, technical articles, and company features, appealing to industry professionals and companies. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a focus on digital engagement through forms and newsletters. The platform’s medium size and affiliation with DVS Media position it as a significant player in its niche market with growth potential through expanded digital services and partnerships.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and CSRF protection implemented. The use of a consent manager aligns with GDPR requirements, enhancing privacy compliance. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Recommendations include implementing missing security headers, publishing a security policy, and establishing clear incident response channels to improve trust and resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures and improve transparency.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising integrations to minimize privacy and security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HOME OF STEEL
Description
Fachinformationen rund um die Stahlbranche online, frei verfügbar, für Unternehmen, Anwender und alle Interessierten.
Key services
Industry news and articles, Product and company listings, Event information, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, FontAwesome, jQuery, Slick Slider, Klaro! Consent Manager, Google Analytics 4
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present in meta tag
  • Consent management implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdSpirit
Marketing tools
Klaro! Consent Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional German-language portal for the steel industry.
  2. Content is rich with news, articles, event listings, and product/company information.
  3. Multiple advertising banners served via AdSpirit with GDPR consent integration.
  4. Social media presence primarily on LinkedIn.
  5. No direct email or phone contact information found in the HTML; contact likely via contact form.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, FontAwesome icons, and jQuery-based Slick Slider for interactive content. Klaro! Consent Manager is integrated for GDPR-compliant cookie management. Google Analytics 4 is used for analytics with IP anonymization enabled. The site appears to be custom-built or uses a proprietary CMS, as no common CMS signatures were detected. Performance is moderate with multiple ad scripts which may impact load times. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and mobile menus. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicit from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with room for optimization in performance and security hardening.
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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