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Security report for hwk-trier.de

Handwerkskammer Trier · 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 Trier is a well-established government institution serving as the self-administration body for the craft sector in the Trier region, partnering with over 7,300 businesses. The website provides comprehensive information and services related to training, further education, business consulting, and support for apprenticeships and startups. The institution has a strong regional presence with a history spanning over 125 years, positioning it as a trusted authority in its sector. Technically, the website is built on the ODAV Content Management System with modern technologies including jQuery and Bootstrap, enhanced by accessibility tools like Eye-Able and security features such as Friendly Captcha and a cookie consent manager. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses bot protection, and manages cookie consent effectively. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published, which could be improved. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected, indicating a solid security posture. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements, offering a positive user experience and clear business credibility. Strategic recommendations include publishing security policies, adding a security.txt file, and enhancing transparency around data protection officers to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

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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

Handwerkskammer Trier operates as a government entity focused on supporting the regional craft industry through education, training, and business advisory services. Its market position is strong within the Trier region, serving thousands of businesses and apprentices. The business model is non-profit and service-oriented, with revenue likely derived from government funding and service fees. The institution maintains partnerships with local organizations and promotes regional development. Growth indicators include a comprehensive course offering and active event calendar. The partnership ecosystem includes regional service centers and educational bodies, enhancing its operational reach and influence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, bot protection via Friendly Captcha, and a robust cookie consent mechanism. Accessibility tools further indicate a commitment to inclusive security and usability. However, the absence of published security policies and incident response contacts represents a compliance gap. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The use of third-party scripts is controlled but should be regularly audited. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formal documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Implement and publicly link a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Explicitly configure and document HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Provide clear contact information for the Data Protection Officer and incident response team.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Handwerkskammer Trier
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Handwerkskammer Trier
Description
Die Handwerkskammer Trier ist die Selbstverwaltungseinrichtung des Handwerks der Region Trier und damit Partner von über 7.300 Betrieben
Key services
Ausbildung (Training and Apprenticeship), Weiterbildung (Further Education), Existenzgründung (Business Start-up Support), Betriebsberatung (Business Consulting), Service-Center (Customer Service)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap CSS, ODAV Content Management System 1.25.0, Friendly Captcha, Cookie Consent Manager CCM19, Eye-Able accessibility tools
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Friendly Captcha for bot protection
  • Cookie consent management with granular controls
  • Accessibility tools for disabled users

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Marketing tools
Cookie Consent Manager CCM19
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on education, training, and business support for the regional craft sector.
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and accessibility tools.
  6. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
  8. Multiple contact channels including email, phone, and contact forms.
  9. No explicit terms of service found.
  10. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and well-supported CMS (ODAV) with a tech stack including jQuery and Bootstrap, ensuring responsive design and accessibility. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in image loading and script management. The site uses third-party services for cookie management and accessibility, enhancing user experience and compliance. Hosting appears stable and likely German-based, supporting GDPR compliance. Technical debt is minimal, but opportunities exist to improve explicit security header implementation and streamline third-party dependencies.
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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