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Security report for if-kongress.de

if-kongress management gmbh · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

if-kongress management gmbh is a specialized congress and event management company operating primarily in Germany with offices in Munich and Berlin. The company focuses on delivering professional support for congresses, targeting event organizers, participants, sponsors, and exhibitors. Their business model centers on service provision with a strong emphasis on quality, professionalism, and customer-centricity. The website reflects a well-maintained digital presence using TYPO3 CMS, with modern technologies such as Matomo for analytics and Usercentrics for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. The technical infrastructure is solid, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though some improvements in accessibility and security headers could be made. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but lacks explicit security policies or incident response contacts. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with GDPR requirements, supporting the company's credibility in its niche market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

5 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
100
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
40
Average
60

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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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 company holds a niche position in the event management sector within Germany, leveraging physical locations in Munich and Berlin to provide localized services. Their competitive advantage lies in personalized service and professional event execution. Revenue streams likely derive from event organization fees and related services. The target customer segments include corporate clients, professional associations, and sponsors. The company demonstrates growth potential through digital presence and compliance with privacy regulations. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, and no subsidiaries or parent companies are indicated. Strategic observations suggest maintaining strong GDPR compliance and enhancing security transparency could further solidify market trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of a reputable CMS, and implementation of a consent management platform for GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of security headers and incident response information indicates room for improvement. The lack of a published security.txt file or explicit security policy may hinder vulnerability reporting and incident management. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but additional NIS2 or ISO 27001 framework references are missing. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and clearly state incident response procedures and contact channels to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve security transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and CMS extensions to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user and client agreements and further strengthen legal compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
if-kongress management gmbh
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
if-kongress management gmbh
Description
Kongressorganisator offering professional support for congresses at two locations (Munich and Berlin). They provide event planning and management services, focusing on quality, professionalism, and customer service.
Key services
Congress organization, Event planning, Support for chairpersons, speakers, participants, exhibitors, and sponsors
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, Usercentrics Consent Management
Frameworks
TYPO3
Platforms
Web desktop, Mobile responsive design
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Email addresses obfuscated via JavaScript

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

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 professionally presented.
  3. No forms detected on the main page; contact likely via email or phone.
  4. Strong GDPR compliance with cookie consent and privacy policy.
  5. No explicit terms of service page found.
  6. No visible security.txt or incident response contacts.
  7. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and self-hosted analytics enhances privacy.
  8. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. The use of Matomo analytics shows a preference for privacy-conscious data collection. The site loads multiple CSS and JavaScript assets with integrity hashes, suggesting attention to resource integrity. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO meta tags present. However, no explicit hosting provider information was found. The site uses modern JavaScript modules and deferred loading to optimize performance. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of some security headers and accessibility enhancements indicates opportunities for modernization and risk reduction.
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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