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Security report for landkreis-ansbach.de

Landkreis Ansbach · Government · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Landkreis Ansbach is the official government website for the largest district by area in Bavaria, Germany. It provides comprehensive public administration services, digital office functionalities, and information relevant to residents and stakeholders within the district. The website serves as a central hub for local government communication, event announcements, and citizen support. The target audience primarily includes residents, local businesses, and public officials within Landkreis Ansbach. The business model is that of a public sector entity focused on governance and community services. Technically, the website is built on the ikiss CMS framework and leverages modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Mustache.js, and PhotoSwipe for enhanced user experience. Hosting is provided by host4you.de, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site includes a cookie consent mechanism and follows GDPR compliance practices, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent banners, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data aligns well with the hosting and website content, indicating legitimacy and consistency. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid security posture appropriate for a government entity but could improve by adding security headers and formal incident response information. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site presenting minimal exposure to security or compliance risks. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing a security policy, and maintaining regular audits of third-party libraries. These steps will enhance trust and security culture while ensuring continued compliance with evolving regulations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

2 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.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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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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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

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 landkreis-ansbach.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
7
Employees
0
Customers
7
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

3 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

Landkreis Ansbach holds a strong market position as the largest district in Bavaria, serving a diverse population across 58 municipalities. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive digital services and transparent communication channels. The business model is government-funded, focusing on public administration and community services rather than revenue generation. Key revenue streams are likely from public funding and local taxes. The target customer segments include residents, local businesses, and governmental partners. Growth indicators include digital transformation initiatives such as the Digitales Amt. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms for outreach and host4you.de for hosting services. Strategic observations highlight a focus on accessibility, GDPR compliance, and community engagement through events and news updates.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, indicating awareness of privacy and security best practices. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents a gap that could be exploited in certain attack vectors. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, which limits transparency and preparedness. The use of modern, well-maintained JavaScript libraries reduces the risk of known vulnerabilities, but continuous monitoring is recommended. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and cookie consent. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a government website but can be enhanced by adopting additional security controls and formalizing incident response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities from outdated components.
  4. Enhance cookie consent mechanisms with granular control and clear information on data retention policies.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landkreis Ansbach
Description
Der Landkreis Ansbach liegt im westlichen Mittelfranken und ist mit knapp 2000 km² der flächengrößte Landkreis im Freistaat Bayern. Dem Landkreis gehören insgesamt 58 Städte, Märkte und Gemeinden an.
Key services
Public administration services, Digitales Amt (digital office services), Information on local government, events, and regulations, Citizen support and communication
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, jQuery UI 1.13.2, Mustache.js, PhotoSwipe, FlexSlider, Shariff social sharing
Frameworks
ikiss CMS framework
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with no known vulnerabilities detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official government website for Landkreis Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany
  2. Comprehensive public service information and digital services
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with user consent
  4. No visible security policy or incident response contacts
  5. Modern and accessible website design with good navigation
  6. No advertising or tracking services detected
  7. Social media presence limited to Facebook and Instagram
  8. WHOIS data consistent with hosting and website content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ikiss CMS platform, utilizing a modern tech stack including jQuery, jQuery UI, Mustache.js, PhotoSwipe, and FlexSlider for interactive and responsive features. Hosting is managed by host4you.de, with DNS configured through their nameservers. The site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration, ensuring encrypted communication. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. Accessibility is well addressed with ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and responsive design. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks are minimal but include the lack of security headers and potential technical debt from reliance on older jQuery versions. Modernization opportunities include upgrading libraries and enhancing security configurations to align with best practices.
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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