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Security report for hwk-omv.de

Handwerkskammer Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern · Government · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Handwerkskammer Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern is a regional government-affiliated chamber serving the handcraft sector in the Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern region of Germany. The organization provides a broad range of services including vocational training, continuing education, business consulting, and technical advice to handcraft businesses, apprentices, and professionals. The website reflects a well-structured and professional digital presence with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the website is built on the ODAV Content Management System and leverages modern web technologies such as jQuery and Bootstrap. It integrates accessibility tools like Eye-Able and uses a self-hosted Matomo analytics platform, indicating a focus on privacy and user experience. The site is mobile-optimized and includes a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and employs CAPTCHA for form protection. While explicit security headers are not fully confirmed, the overall posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the site lacks a published security policy or incident response contact, which could be improved. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with privacy regulations. It effectively serves its business and community role with minimal security risks and good technical implementation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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. 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 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';…
  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
72
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
76

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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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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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

The Handwerkskammer Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern holds a strong regional position as a government entity supporting the handcraft industry. Its business model focuses on non-profit service delivery including education, certification, consulting, and advocacy. The organization targets multiple customer segments such as students, apprentices, skilled workers, and business owners. The presence of multiple physical offices and comprehensive contact options supports accessibility and trust. The website's integration with partner domains and social media channels enhances its outreach and engagement. Growth indicators include active event scheduling, course offerings, and digital tools like Lehrstellenradar and Sachverständigenradar. The organization maintains a transparent and professional online presence aligned with its public service mission.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, CAPTCHA integration, and cookie consent management. The use of a self-hosted Matomo analytics platform reduces reliance on third-party trackers, enhancing privacy. No critical vulnerabilities or security misconfigurations were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contact represents a compliance gap. The site would benefit from implementing a security.txt file and publishing incident response procedures to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security culture appears adequate for the organization's risk profile but can be enhanced with formal documentation and header hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and compliance.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance HTTPS configuration by ensuring use of modern TLS versions and strong cipher suites.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Handwerkskammer Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Handwerkskammer Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern
Description
Die Handwerkskammer Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern ist eine regionale Handwerkskammer, die Dienstleistungen und Beratung für Handwerksbetriebe, Auszubildende, Fachkräfte und Betriebsinhaber in Ostmecklenburg-Vorpommern anbietet.
Key services
Ausbildung und Lehrstellenbörse, Weiterbildung und Meisterschule, Betriebsberatung und Rechtsberatung, Technische Beratung, Handwerkersuche und Sachverständige, Veranstaltungen und Termine, Förderprogramme und Unterstützung
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap CSS, ODAV Content Management System 1.25.1, Matomo Analytics (self-hosted), Friendly Captcha, Cookie Consent Manager CCM19, Eye-Able accessibility tools
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
ODAV CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CAPTCHA (Friendly Captcha)
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login form with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (self hosted)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
werbeportal.handwerk.de
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, Cookie Consent Manager CCM19
Transparency
basic

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 in German and targeted at regional handcraft sector stakeholders.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  4. Multiple contact methods including phone, email, physical addresses, and contact forms are present.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and accessibility tools is evident.
  6. Social media presence is active on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
  7. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities detected in the analyzed content.
  8. Advertising is minimal and transparent with clear separation from content.
  9. No terms of service page explicitly found.
  10. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ODAV Content Management System version 1.25.1, utilizing jQuery 3.7.1 and Bootstrap for responsive design. It integrates accessibility tools (Eye-Able) and a cookie consent manager (CCM19). Analytics are handled via a self-hosted Matomo instance, indicating privacy-conscious data collection. The site loads asynchronously loaded scripts and uses modern image formats with responsive srcsets for performance optimization. Hosting appears to be managed by ODAV or a related German provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site structure and meta tags support SEO well. There is room for improvement in security header implementation and formal documentation of security policies.
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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