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Security report for iga2027.ruhr

IGA Metropole Ruhr 2027 gGmbH · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

IGA Metropole Ruhr 2027 gGmbH is a non-profit organization orchestrating the International Garden Exhibition 2027 in the Ruhrgebiet region of Germany. The website serves as an informative platform showcasing the event's concept, partners, news, and community engagement initiatives. It targets residents and visitors interested in sustainability, culture, and regional development. The organization is affiliated with the Regionalverband Ruhr, reinforcing its governmental and regional legitimacy. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, uses Matomo for analytics, and implements a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR, making it a reliable source for event information and regional engagement.

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

3 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
63

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 organization holds a strong market position as the lead entity for the 2027 International Garden Exhibition in the Ruhrgebiet, leveraging partnerships with regional municipalities and corporate sponsors. Its business model focuses on event management, cultural programming, and sustainability promotion within a governmental and non-profit framework. The website reflects a medium-sized entity with a clear target audience and a well-established partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include active news updates, social media presence, and community-driven initiatives. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication channels via contact forms and social media.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and a cookie consent framework compliant with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of Matomo analytics aligns with privacy-conscious tracking practices. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced documentation and incident communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information to enhance transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure page to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for data protection officers or security contacts to comply fully with GDPR and NIS2.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security audits to maintain high standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IGA Metropole Ruhr 2027 gGmbH
Description
Die Internationale Gartenausstellung (IGA) 2027 ist ein großes Gartenfestival im Ruhrgebiet, Nordrhein-Westfalen, das nachhaltige Unternehmen, Start-Ups und grüne Highlights der Region präsentiert. Es bietet Veranstaltungen, Kultur und interaktive Aktionen unter dem Motto 'Zukunft.Blüht.'
Key services
Event organization, Cultural programming, Sustainability promotion, Community engagement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • Session cookies used securely

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong regional government affiliation and partnerships
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy consent mechanisms implemented
  4. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and analytics via Matomo
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  6. No explicit terms of service page found
  7. Contact information primarily via contact form and social media
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. It employs jQuery and Slick Carousel for interactive UI components and Matomo for privacy-focused analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and asset management. The presence of comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data supports SEO and social media integration. Hosting details are not explicit but the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-implemented, supporting the organization's digital presence effectively.
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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