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Security report for incom.org

Incom GmbH · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Incom GmbH operates a specialized communication and collaboration platform tailored for higher education institutions, particularly targeting design and art universities in Germany. The platform facilitates modern teaching concepts, enabling seamless interaction between educators and students, and extends the scope of academic courses both temporally and spatially. The business model is based on a cost-effective SaaS offering with included support and consulting services, positioning Incom as a niche player in the educational technology sector. The company has been established since 2005, reflecting a mature presence in its market segment. Technically, the website employs a modern yet straightforward technology stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, and Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics. The platform is custom-built without reliance on common CMS solutions, hosted under a reputable registrar with stable DNS configurations. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. Performance is moderate, suitable for the target audience. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS with AES 256-bit encryption, avoids third-party advertising and tracking services like Google Analytics, and respects user privacy by not profiling visitors. However, it lacks DNSSEC and important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and HSTS, which are recommended to strengthen its security posture. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could be improved to enhance trust. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, showing consistency and legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include implementing DNSSEC, adding security headers, publishing security policies, and introducing cookie consent mechanisms to improve GDPR compliance and security maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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 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

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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
77
Security headers
15
Email security
90
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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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Leaked records that mention incom.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
142
Employees
0
Customers
142
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

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Brand lookalikes

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Domains that imitate incom.org and could be used for phishing or spoofed email, tracked in OffSeq Breach.

Tracked
50
Registered
50
Resolving
50
High or critical
0

Last checked 2026-06-19

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  • ij•••.orgMediumbitsquatting
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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

Incom GmbH serves a specialized niche in the education sector, focusing on communication platforms for universities with an emphasis on design and art faculties. Its competitive advantage lies in tailored functionality that supports modern pedagogical methods such as flipped classrooms and collaborative workflows. The business model is subscription-based with a low cost per user, including support and consulting, which appeals to budget-conscious educational institutions. The company maintains a strong privacy stance, avoiding advertising and third-party trackers, which aligns with the values of its academic clientele. The partnership ecosystem includes multiple German universities that use the platform, reinforcing its market position. Growth indicators include a long operational history since 2005 and a consistent brand presence. The company’s operations appear focused and stable without evident diversification or subsidiaries.

Security posture

The security maturity of the Incom platform is moderate. The use of HTTPS with strong encryption is a key strength, ensuring secure data transmission. The absence of advertising and third-party trackers reduces privacy risks. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation and missing security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and HSTS represent gaps that could expose the platform to DNS spoofing or clickjacking attacks. No public security policy or incident response contacts are provided, which limits transparency and preparedness in case of security incidents. The platform does not appear to collect sensitive personal data beyond standard educational communication, reducing risk exposure. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhancements to align with best practices and compliance requirements such as GDPR and NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve overall DNS security.
  2. Implement essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism and cookie policy to enhance GDPR compliance and user privacy controls.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Incom GmbH
Description
Incom ist eine Kommunikations- und Kooperationsplattform, die speziell für Hochschulen und gestalterische Studiengänge entwickelt wurde. Sie unterstützt moderne Lehrkonzepte, erleichtert den Austausch zwischen Lehrenden und Studierenden und erweitert den Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung zeitlich und räumlich.
Key services
Lehrbegleitende Kommunikationsplattform, Kooperationswerkzeuge, Support und Beratung, Individuelle Vertragsdatenverarbeitung mit Hochschulen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • AES 256bit encryption for connections
  • No Google Analytics or advertising scripts
  • No personal profiling or data selling

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
excellent

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 focused on educational communication platform for universities.
  3. No forms detected on main page; contact via email link only.
  4. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly provided.
  5. No social media links active except a struck-through Twitter link.
  6. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy found.
  7. Strong privacy stance with no advertising or Google Analytics.
  8. Uses Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics.
  9. Technical stack is modern but simple and custom-built.
  10. Security practices good but could improve with security headers and DNSSEC.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom platform leveraging Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for interactivity, and Font Awesome for icons. It uses Matomo analytics, which respects user privacy by avoiding personal profiling. The hosting and DNS setup is stable, with domain registration dating back to 2005, indicating a mature infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected, and mobile optimization is good. SEO practices are implemented with proper meta tags and structured data. However, the absence of a CMS suggests manual content management, which could pose scalability challenges. Security-related technical debt includes missing DNSSEC and security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but has room for modernization and security improvements.
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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