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Security report for kbb.eu

KBB – Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH · Government · Germany

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

KBB – Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH is a prominent German cultural organization that manages and organizes major cultural events and festivals including the Berlinale, Berliner Festspiele with the Gropius Bau, and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The organization serves as a key cultural facilitator and partner, promoting arts and culture with a strong government affiliation. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a modern tech stack based on Next.js and Magnolia CMS, providing a rich user experience with detailed event information and multimedia content. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be enhanced. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-positioned in the cultural sector.

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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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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Total records
74
Employees
0
Customers
74
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
18%

4 subdomains affected

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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

KBB holds an important position in the German cultural landscape, acting as a central organizer for high-profile cultural events and institutions. Its business model revolves around event management, cultural promotion, and partnership with government bodies. The organization targets culture enthusiasts, artists, and the general public interested in arts and festivals. The website's integration with official partner domains and government cultural funding bodies underscores its legitimacy and strategic partnerships. The presence of a job portal and detailed event calendars indicates active organizational growth and community engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms. Use of modern frameworks reduces risk of legacy vulnerabilities. However, explicit security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not clearly present and should be implemented to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site lacks a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure page, which could improve transparency and security readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive Content-Security-Policy headers to restrict resource loading and mitigate XSS risks.
  2. Add missing security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing direct contact emails or phone numbers for security or general inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking services to ensure compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KBB – Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH
Description
Die KBB – Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH – ist Impulsgeberin, Gastgeberin, Partnerin und Möglichmacherin. Sie vereint die Berlinale, die Berliner Festspiele mit dem Gropius Bau und das Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW).
Key services
Organisation von Kulturveranstaltungen, Veranstaltung von Festivals (Berlinale, Berliner Festspiele), Ausstellungen im Gropius Bau und Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Förderung von Kunst und Kultur
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), JavaScript, CSS, Vimeo (embedded videos), eTracker (analytics/tracking)
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
eTracker
Marketing tools
eTracker
Transparency
basic

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 maintained
  2. Content is comprehensive and culturally focused
  3. Strong presence of official government cultural institutions
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and compliant
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, contact via form
  7. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Magnolia, Next.js)
  8. Social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube linked
  9. Events and exhibitions are detailed with external official links
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React with Next.js and Magnolia CMS, enabling server-side rendering and good SEO performance. Multimedia content is embedded via Vimeo, and analytics are handled by eTracker. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich media content. The site uses preloading and deferred scripts to optimize load times. There is no explicit hosting provider information available. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence.
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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