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Security report for kfw.de

KfW Bankengruppe · Finance · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

KfW Bankengruppe is a prominent German promotional bank dedicated to supporting sustainable development and innovation both domestically and internationally. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive information on funding programs for private individuals, companies, and public institutions. It also highlights KfW's subsidiaries and international financing activities, positioning it as a key player in the finance and government sectors. The site is well-branded, professionally designed, and optimized for accessibility and mobile use. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks, responsive design, and integrates advanced analytics and consent management tools, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling, though explicit security policies and vulnerability disclosures are absent. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear privacy and cookie policies and a consent mechanism in place. Overall, the security posture is solid with no evident vulnerabilities or suspicious content. The domain registration aligns with the organization's identity, reinforcing trustworthiness. The site serves as a reliable resource for stakeholders seeking financial support and information about KfW's services and initiatives.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

No critical or high findings. These medium findings are worth fixing next.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Medium

      No DKIM record found

      DKIM adds cryptographic signatures to emails

      What to do: Configure DKIM with your email provider

    • Medium

      No MTA-STS Policy

      MTA-STS enforces TLS for email delivery

      What to do: Implement MTA-STS to prevent downgrade attacks

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • Medium

      DNSSEC Not Enabled

      DNSSEC is not configured for this domain

      What to do: Enable DNSSEC to prevent DNS spoofing attacks

      • CAPEC-142
      • RFC 4033
      • RFC 4035

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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
100
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
Average
90
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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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Total records
5,927
Employees
0
Customers
5,863
Third parties
64
Weak passwords
17%

27 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

KfW operates as a government-backed financial institution focusing on development and promotional banking. Its market position is strong within Germany and internationally through subsidiaries like KfW IPEX-Bank, DEG, and KfW Entwicklungsbank. The business model revolves around providing loans, grants, and advisory services to various sectors including private individuals, enterprises, and public entities. Revenue streams likely include interest income from loans and fees from services. The target customer segments are broad, encompassing private homeowners, startups, established companies, and governmental bodies. KfW's partnership ecosystem includes regional banks, international development organizations, and specialized financial entities. The website's content and structure reflect strategic emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure form implementations, and integration of a consent management platform for GDPR compliance. Security headers are partially inferred but not explicitly detailed in the HTML. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contact, or vulnerability disclosure program suggests areas for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. The use of third-party scripts and analytics is managed with privacy considerations. Overall, the site aligns well with industry best practices but could enhance its security communication and formal policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  2. Implement and explicitly declare Content-Security-Policy and other security headers to strengthen protection.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing contact details for the Data Protection Officer and security incidents.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
KfW Bankengruppe
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KfW Bankengruppe
Description
Die KfW hat viele Aufgaben. Als Förderbank unterstützt sie den Wandel und treibt zukunftsweisende Ideen voran. In Deutschland, in Europa und in der Welt.
Key services
Förderkredite, Förderprogramme, Internationale Finanzierung, Zuschüsse, Kundenportale
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.0, Webtrekk analytics, SlidePresenter video embeds
Frameworks
Responsive design framework (version 5.2.5), Haupia (form module), Webtrekk tracking framework
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper labels and ARIA attributes
  • Use of consent management platform (Usercentrics)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Webtrekk
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Webtrekk
Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP
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 presence of official branding and structured data.
  3. Multiple contact channels and social media links available.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanism.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  6. Use of modern analytics and consent management tools.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern responsive design framework with JavaScript and jQuery 3.6.0, ensuring compatibility across devices and good accessibility. It integrates Webtrekk analytics and Usercentrics consent management, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. The site loads multiple external resources including video embeds and tracking scripts, which may impact performance but are managed appropriately. The HTML structure is valid and semantic, supporting SEO and accessibility. Hosting details are not explicit, but the domain and content delivery appear stable. Opportunities exist to improve performance optimization and security header implementation.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 76/100Low27 findingsView report
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