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Security report for klaus-tschira-stiftung.de

Klaus Tschira Stiftung gGmbH · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Klaus Tschira Stiftung gGmbH is a well-established German non-profit foundation founded in 1995, focusing on promoting natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science through education, research, and science communication. The foundation targets a broad audience including children, students, educators, and researchers, offering both operational projects and funding opportunities. Their market position is strong within the German MINT education and research sector, supported by a professional and content-rich website. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern front-end technologies and uses Matomo analytics with GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms. Hosting is provided by INWX, a reputable German registrar and hosting provider. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and privacy-respecting analytics, though security headers are not explicitly detected and no incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable digital presence for the foundation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  2. 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"

    • 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';…
  3. 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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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
67

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The foundation operates in the education and non-profit sectors, focusing on MINT disciplines. Its business model combines direct project implementation and grant funding, targeting educational institutions and the scientific community. The website reflects a mature digital strategy with multilingual support and active social media engagement. The foundation's partnerships and projects, such as Explore Science and the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, indicate a strong ecosystem and influence in science education. Revenue streams likely include donations and grants. The clear contact information and privacy compliance enhance credibility. No direct commercial activities or advertising are present, aligning with its non-profit status.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security baseline with HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy. The use of Matomo analytics configured to require consent is a positive privacy practice. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No security or incident response policies are published, which could be a gap in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by implementing additional HTTP security headers and publishing incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security posture.
  2. Publish a security policy or incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance SEO and accessibility by continuing to monitor and improve site performance and compliance with standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Klaus Tschira Stiftung gGmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Klaus Tschira Stiftung gGmbH
Description
Die KTS fördert Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik und Informatik und möchte die Wertschätzung für diese Fächer in der Gesellschaft steigern. Das Engagement beginnt im Kindergarten und setzt sich in Schulen, Hochschulen und Forschungseinrichtungen fort. Förderschwerpunkte sind Bildung, Forschung und Wissenschaftskommunikation.
Key services
Projektförderung, Bildungsprogramme, Wissenschaftskommunikation, Veranstaltungen und Netzwerke
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Matomo Analytics, Tailwind CSS, Swiper.js, Chocolat.js, Embed Privacy plugin, SitePress Multilingual CMS (WPML), Cookie Law Info plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo with consent requirement

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics
Marketing tools
Cookie Law Info plugin
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR via cookie consent and privacy policy.
  3. Professional design and clear navigation with multilingual support (DE/EN).
  4. Use of Matomo analytics with consent-based tracking.
  5. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  7. No terms of service page found.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Bluesky.
  10. No advertising or affiliate programs detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including Tailwind CSS, Swiper.js for carousels, and Chocolat.js for lightbox functionality. It uses the WPML plugin for multilingual support and Cookie Law Info for GDPR compliance. Analytics are handled by Matomo, configured to require user consent. Hosting is via INWX, a reputable German provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts and includes meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph and Twitter Cards). There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the HTML content. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with opportunities for security header enhancements.
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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