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Security report for hostix.de

hostix GmbH · Technology · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

hostix GmbH operates the website hostix.de, providing affordable webhosting services including domain registration, PHP and MySQL hosting, SSD-based webspace, and free SSL certificates. The company targets private and commercial customers primarily in Germany, leveraging its own server infrastructure located at multiple German data centers including the DECIX internet exchange in Frankfurt. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and relevant content, supporting a good user experience and trustworthiness. Technically, the site uses standard web technologies such as PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, with moderate performance and basic mobile optimization. Security practices include automatic SSL certificate provisioning and HTTPS support, though explicit security headers and incident response contacts are not evident. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy, but lacks a visible cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, indicating legitimacy and consistency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

7 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. 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 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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  • 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
77
Security headers
35
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
46

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

hostix GmbH is a small-sized technology company founded in 1997, specializing in webhosting and domain registration services. It holds a stable market position with multiple market-leading internet offerings. The business model focuses on providing cost-effective, transparent, and user-friendly hosting packages with a variety of domain TLD options. The company emphasizes technical quality through SSD NVMe storage and multiple data center locations. Its target customers include private individuals and commercial users seeking reliable webhosting solutions. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear service descriptions and customer login portals. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the website content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and free SSL certificates automatically provisioned for customers. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No explicit incident response or abuse contact information is provided, which could hinder timely vulnerability reporting and mitigation. The site does not appear to expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the provided content. Privacy compliance is partially addressed through a detailed privacy policy, but the lack of a cookie consent mechanism is a compliance gap under GDPR. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for the business size but could be improved with additional best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a visible cookie consent banner or mechanism to ensure full GDPR compliance.
  3. Publish explicit incident response and abuse contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Conduct a security audit to verify no vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data exist.
  5. Improve mobile optimization and accessibility features to enhance user experience across devices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
hostix GmbH
Description
hostix.de bietet günstiges Webhosting mit eigener Domain, PHP, MySQL, SSD-Webspace, IMAP-Zugriff auf E-Mail-Adressen und kostenfreien SSL-Zertifikaten. Hohe technische Standards zu günstigen Preisen.
Key services
Domain registration, Webhosting with PHP and MySQL, SSL certificates, Email hosting with IMAP, Provider switching support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
PHP, MySQL, JavaScript
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Free SSL certificates included from hostix 10 tariff upwards
  • Automatic SSL setup
  • Use of HTTPS implied by domain and SSL offering

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in German and targets German-speaking customers.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner detected despite GDPR compliance claims.
  4. Multiple domain registration TLDs offered, indicating broad domain service.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in visible content.
  6. Security headers and explicit incident response contacts are missing.
  7. SSL certificates are offered free and automatically, indicating good security practice.
  8. No social media links or phone numbers explicitly provided.
  9. Website uses own hosting infrastructure with SSD NVMe storage.
  10. Forms collect domain and login credentials but no suspicious data collection observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional web hosting technology stack including PHP and MySQL, supported by JavaScript for client-side interactions. The hosting infrastructure is proprietary with SSD NVMe storage across multiple German data centers, indicating a focus on performance and reliability. The HTML structure is valid and includes appropriate meta tags for SEO. However, the site lacks modern frameworks or CMS indications, suggesting a custom or legacy implementation. Performance is moderate with basic mobile responsiveness and accessibility. There is opportunity to modernize the tech stack and improve front-end responsiveness and accessibility compliance to meet current web standards.
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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