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Security report for iste.de

Industrieverband Steine und Erden Baden-Württemberg e.V. · Manufacturing · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Industrieverband Steine und Erden Baden-Württemberg e.V. operates as a regional industry association representing the stones and earths sector in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The website serves as an information hub providing news, events, educational initiatives, and service offerings to its members and the broader public interested in the industry. It maintains a professional and consistent brand presence with clear communication channels and social media engagement. Technically, the site is built on the 'cumodis simple cms' platform, uses modern web standards, and integrates Matomo analytics with privacy-conscious configurations. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and secure login forms, though the absence of explicit security headers suggests room for improvement. Privacy compliance is strong, evidenced by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-maintained, and serves its target audience effectively.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

5 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. 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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  • Security score drift

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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
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
53

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The association holds a significant position within the regional manufacturing and non-profit sectors, focusing on advocacy, education, and industry promotion. Its business model revolves around member services, public relations, and workforce development campaigns such as 'Bock auf Steine'. The website reflects a mature digital presence with targeted content for industry professionals, policymakers, and educational institutions. Partnerships, such as with azubiste.de, enhance its outreach capabilities. The organization's communication strategy emphasizes transparency and engagement, supporting its market position as a key industry voice in Baden-Württemberg.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and privacy-respecting analytics. However, the lack of visible security headers like Content-Security-Policy and HSTS reduces its defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The login form uses POST method, which is standard practice. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly documented, which could be a compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhancements to headers and documented security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to strengthen security posture.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all users.
  4. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics configurations to maintain privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Industrieverband Steine und Erden Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Industrieverband Steine und Erden Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Description
Der Industrieverband Steine und Erden Baden-Württemberg e.V. informiert über die Steine- und Erdenindustrie in Baden-Württemberg, bietet News, Veranstaltungen, Brancheninformationen und Serviceleistungen für Mitglieder und Interessierte.
Key services
Branchennews, Veranstaltungen, Ausbildungskampagnen, Serviceangebote wie Newsletter, Downloads, Presseinformationen, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Matomo Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Matomo analytics configured with Do Not Track and cookie disabling
  • Login form uses POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
excellent
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 targets the regional industry sector.
  3. Strong focus on industry news, events, and educational outreach.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics with privacy-conscious settings.
  5. No visible security headers in provided data; opportunity for improvement.
  6. Clear contact information and social media presence enhance trust.
  7. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies publicly available.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
  10. CMS identified as 'cumodis simple cms'.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom CMS named 'cumodis simple cms' and standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It integrates Matomo analytics configured to respect Do Not Track and disable cookies, reflecting a privacy-aware approach. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and clear navigation structures. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of advanced security headers and limited information about hosting provider or CDN usage suggests potential areas for technical modernization and risk mitigation.
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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