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Security report for hsh-berlin.com

HSH Soft- und Hardware Vertriebs GmbH · Government · Germany

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

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

HSH Soft- und Hardware Vertriebs GmbH is a medium-sized German company specializing in software and hardware solutions for public administration, particularly in the government sector. Their offerings include a range of specialized software products such as MESO, GESO, AUSO, and biometric solutions like Biometric Go®, positioning them as a market leader in municipal resident registration software in Germany. The company actively participates in federal IT modernization initiatives, demonstrating a strong presence in the eGovernment domain. Technically, the website employs a modern but standard technology stack including jQuery and Bootstrap, with a custom CMS backend. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. However, performance is moderate and accessibility features are basic. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with GDPR compliance, but no direct contact emails or phone numbers are visible on the homepage. From a security perspective, the site lacks explicit security headers and there is no information about HTTPS or SSL configuration in the provided data. The presence of BSI-certified biometric software indicates some level of security awareness. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a concern, as it is inconsistent with the active and professional website presence, reducing overall trustworthiness. Overall, the website is professional and content-rich, serving a specialized government software market. The main risks relate to domain registration transparency and security header implementation. Strategic improvements in these areas would enhance trust and security posture significantly.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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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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
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
82

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

HSH GmbH operates in the niche market of public sector IT solutions, focusing on software for municipal and governmental administration. Their competitive advantage lies in their market-leading MESO software and participation in federal register modernization projects. The business model is B2B, targeting government agencies and municipalities. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, maintenance contracts, training, and hardware sales. The company maintains a partnership ecosystem with other IT service providers and government entities. Growth indicators include active participation in national IT competitions and continuous product development. The company’s operations are centered in Germany, with a medium-sized organizational footprint and a consistent brand presence.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website uses BSI-certified biometric software, indicating compliance with recognized security standards in at least some product areas. However, the lack of visible HTTPS confirmation and absence of security headers in the provided data are notable gaps. There is no evidence of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies. GDPR compliance is addressed through privacy and cookie policies. The missing WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration transparency. Overall, the security culture appears cautious but could benefit from enhanced transparency and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce HTTPS with a strong TLS configuration to secure all website traffic.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish clear security policies including incident response and vulnerability disclosure to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available to strengthen legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HSH Soft- und Hardware Vertriebs GmbH
Description
HSH Soft- und Hardware Vertriebs GmbH offers software and hardware solutions primarily for public administration, focusing on eGovernment, register modernization, and specialized applications such as MESO, GESO, AUSO, CIVISO, and biometric solutions.
Key services
Software development for public administration, Hardware distribution, Software maintenance and support, Training and installation services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of BSI-certified biometric software
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

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 rich content and navigation
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain unregistered in .com registry
  4. Website uses standard web technologies and frameworks
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  7. No social media links detected
  8. No explicit security headers detected in provided data
  9. Website content is focused on government software solutions
  10. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform using standard web technologies including jQuery and Bootstrap. The design is responsive and mobile-friendly, with a clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The absence of modern security headers and unknown SSL configuration represent technical risks. The site lacks integration with common analytics or marketing tools, indicating a focus on privacy. Technical debt appears manageable but modernization opportunities exist, particularly in security and accessibility enhancements.
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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