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Security report for ixtacy.com

Ixtacy GmbH · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ixtacy GmbH is a small, established digital and advertising agency based in Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 2001. The company specializes in data-driven creativity, offering a broad range of services including business transformation, brand strategy, CRM, SEO, analytics, full-stack development, and campaign management. Their market position is that of a regional agency with a strong focus on integrated digital solutions and brand experience. The website is professionally designed, well-structured, and targets businesses seeking digital marketing and transformation services. Technically, the website uses modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, fullPage.js, and Matomo for analytics, along with cookie consent mechanisms to comply with GDPR. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile devices, with good SEO practices. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are evident, and accessibility is basic. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS (implied by canonical URLs), includes a cookie consent banner, and employs Matomo analytics with opt-out capabilities. However, no explicit security headers were detected, and no public security or incident response policies are available. The WHOIS data for the domain is missing, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency and trustworthiness. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy from a business and content perspective but would benefit from enhanced security practices and clearer domain registration information to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

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

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 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 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

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
72
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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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Leaked records that mention ixtacy.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Ixtacy GmbH operates in the technology and media sectors as a digital and advertising agency. Their business model is service-oriented, focusing on consulting, creative design, and technology integration for clients primarily in Germany. The company leverages data-driven creativity to differentiate itself in a competitive market. Revenue streams likely come from project-based contracts and ongoing digital marketing services. The target customers are businesses seeking digital transformation and brand communication solutions. The presence of partner sites like der-schlachtplaner.com and 5-vor-7.de indicates a collaborative ecosystem. The company shows growth potential through diversified service offerings and a strong regional presence.

Security posture

The current security posture is moderate. The website uses HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. Analytics are handled via Matomo, which supports privacy-conscious tracking. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No public security policies or incident response contacts are provided, limiting transparency and preparedness. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a notable gap, potentially impacting trust and domain legitimacy. There are no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a small agency but could be improved to meet higher standards and compliance frameworks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure transparency and build trust with clients and partners.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ixtacy GmbH
VAT number
DE218877902
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ixtacy GmbH
Description
Ixtacy GmbH is a digital and advertising agency based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializing in digital strategy, brand experience, technology, and business transformation. They offer services including strategy consulting, e-marketing, interface design, CRM, SEO, SEA, analytics, full-stack development, integration, and campaign management.
Key services
Business Transformation + Innovation, Brand Strategy + Communication, CRM, Service Design, SEO, SEA, Analytics, Consulting, Full-stack Development, Integration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jquery-migrate, jquery.fullPage.js, Font Awesome, Matomo Tag Manager, cookieconsent.js, Modernizr
Frameworks
fullPage.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
cookieconsent.js, Matomo Tag Manager
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 targets business clients for digital and advertising services.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  4. No forms detected on the homepage; contact likely via dedicated contact page.
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response info publicly available.
  6. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and warrants caution.
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern JavaScript-based front-end with libraries such as jQuery, jquery-migrate, fullPage.js for scrolling effects, and Font Awesome for icons. Matomo Tag Manager is used for analytics, indicating a preference for privacy-friendly tracking. Cookie consent is managed with a dedicated JavaScript library supporting opt-out functionality. The site uses multiple CSS files for styling and is optimized for mobile with viewport meta tags. No CMS or backend platform is explicitly detected. Performance is moderate, with video content on the homepage that may impact load times. The site structure is clear with anchor-based navigation. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in security headers and accessibility could be made to modernize the infrastructure further.
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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