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Security report for ifabrik.de

i-fabrik GmbH · Technology · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Network security.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

i-fabrik GmbH is a well-established digital agency based in Leipzig, Germany, specializing in the conception, design, and development of websites, intranets, and digital platforms with a strong focus on TYPO3 CMS. With over 25 years of experience, the company serves a diverse clientele including educational institutions, healthcare providers, and public sector organizations. Their business model centers on providing full-service digital solutions including software development, hosting, maintenance, and consulting. The website reflects a mature market position with strong branding and trust indicators such as industry awards and client logos. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend technologies like FontAwesome Pro and Swiper.js. SEO and accessibility are well addressed, and the site is mobile optimized. However, performance is moderate and could benefit from optimization. The hosting provider is identified via DNS as kasserver.com. From a security perspective, the site lacks a valid SSL certificate and does not enforce HTTPS, which is a critical vulnerability. No security headers or advanced TLS configurations are present, exposing the site to potential risks. Cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies are well implemented, indicating good privacy compliance. No explicit security or incident response policies are published. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but requires urgent security improvements, especially regarding SSL/TLS implementation, to protect user data and enhance trust. Strategic recommendations include immediate SSL deployment, enabling security headers, and publishing security policies to strengthen the security posture and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
18/ 100 · Critical
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

    • 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. 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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • 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

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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
50
Security headers
95
Email security
50
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
18
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

i-fabrik GmbH operates in the technology sector as a digital agency with a focus on TYPO3 CMS solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing experience, specialized expertise in TYPO3, and comprehensive service offerings from development to hosting. Revenue streams likely include project-based development, software licensing (e.g., ONIX intranet, PRINS PR software), and ongoing maintenance contracts. The target customers are medium to large enterprises, public institutions, and educational organizations primarily in Germany. Growth indicators include a diverse client portfolio and industry awards. The company maintains an active presence on major social media platforms and leverages Google Ads and Analytics for marketing and performance tracking. Partnerships with TYPO3 Association and other technology providers enhance their ecosystem. The company shows a strategic focus on quality and customer engagement through content marketing and digital innovation.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of the website is low due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS enforcement, which is a critical vulnerability exposing data in transit to interception. The lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options further increases risk. Cookie consent and privacy policies are well managed, indicating awareness of GDPR compliance. However, no incident response or security policy documentation is publicly available, suggesting limited transparency in security governance. The use of Google reCAPTCHA and modern CMS reduces some risk vectors, but the overall posture requires significant improvement to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. The business impact of these vulnerabilities includes potential data breaches, loss of customer trust, and non-compliance penalties.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire website immediately.
  2. Enable HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update server and application security configurations to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance website performance and accessibility to improve user experience and SEO rankings.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
i-fabrik GmbH
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system favored for enterprise and complex digital projects. Frontend technologies include FontAwesome Pro for icons and Swiper.js for interactive sliders. The site uses Yoast SEO for TYPO3 to optimize search engine visibility. Hosting is managed via kasserver.com, with DNS records indicating multiple IPv4 addresses and Microsoft Outlook for email services. Performance metrics show moderate load times and a substantial number of resources, suggesting opportunities for optimization. The absence of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols is a significant technical debt. The site is mobile optimized and accessible, with structured data implemented via JSON-LD for SEO enhancement. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but requires urgent security upgrades and performance tuning.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 63/100Medium30 findingsView report
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