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Security report for landkreis-aschaffenburg.de

Landkreis Aschaffenburg · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Landkreis Aschaffenburg operates as a regional governmental authority in Bavaria, Germany, providing a broad range of public services and information to residents, businesses, and visitors. The website serves as a digital portal offering access to administrative services, event information, news updates, and contact details. It positions itself as a modern, accessible, and user-friendly platform reflecting the region's blend of tradition and innovation. The site targets local citizens and stakeholders, emphasizing community engagement and service transparency. Technically, the website employs a mature technology stack including jQuery, Owl Carousel, and accessibility tools like ReadSpeaker, indicating a commitment to usability and inclusivity. The CMS appears to be IKISS, a specialized platform for public sector websites. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though some standard security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, and privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a professional and trustworthy digital presence aligned with its governmental role.

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

4 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-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
  3. DNS health

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

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
80
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
69

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The website reflects a medium-sized governmental entity focused on regional administration and public service delivery. Its business model centers on providing transparent, accessible information and digital services to the local population. The site integrates partnerships with regional organizations and initiatives, as evidenced by multiple external linked domains related to health, environment, and social programs. The presence of a career portal and event calendar suggests active community engagement and workforce development. The digital maturity is moderate to good, with modern UI components and accessibility features. The absence of commercial advertising or affiliate programs aligns with its public service mandate. The website's market position is stable within the regional government sector, serving as a primary information hub for the Landkreis Aschaffenburg.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS usage and a cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. While explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options were not detected in the HTML content, the site does not expose sensitive data or vulnerable libraries visibly. The use of third-party scripts such as ReadSpeaker and Conword translation widgets introduces some risk, but these are reputable services. No dedicated security policy or incident response contact information was found, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the site appears secure for its purpose, with room for enhancement in security header implementation and incident response communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts for updates and vulnerabilities to minimize risk exposure.
  4. Enhance performance optimization to improve loading speed and user experience.
  5. Continue to maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landkreis Aschaffenburg
Description
Der Landkreis Aschaffenburg verbindet Tradition mit Innovation, Natur mit wirtschaftlicher Stärke und Heimatgefühl mit Weltoffenheit. Eingebettet in die reizvollen Landschaften des Bachgaus, Kahlgrunds und Spessarts, und durchzogen vom Main, bietet die Region eine hohe Lebensqualität, vielfältige Freizeitmöglichkeiten und ein starkes Miteinander. Die Website bietet aktuelle Informationen, digitale Services und einen Überblick über das vielfältige Angebot der Kommunen, Einrichtungen und Behörden.
Key services
Bürgerservice, Online-Terminvereinbarung, Verwaltungsinformationen, Veranstaltungskalender, Pressemitteilungen, Karriereportal
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, jQuery UI 1.13.2, Owl Carousel, Magnific Popup, ReadSpeaker, Conword translation widget, SlickNav
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ReadSpeaker
Marketing tools
ReadSpeaker, Conword translation widget
Transparency
basic

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 primarily in German and targeted at residents and stakeholders of Landkreis Aschaffenburg.
  3. Strong presence of official contact information and social media links.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and clearly presented.
  5. Use of multiple third-party scripts for accessibility and translation.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Website uses HTTPS and modern JavaScript libraries.
  9. Navigation is clear with hierarchical menus and search functionality.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a specialized CMS platform (IKISS) tailored for public sector use, leveraging jQuery and jQuery UI for interactivity, Owl Carousel for content sliders, and Magnific Popup for modal dialogs. Accessibility is enhanced through integration with ReadSpeaker and a translation widget (Conword). The site uses responsive design techniques and media queries for mobile optimization. Performance is moderate, with multiple CSS and JS assets loaded, some from external CDNs. The site lacks explicit modern JavaScript frameworks but maintains good usability and accessibility standards. Technical risks include reliance on third-party scripts and absence of some security headers. Hosting details are not explicit but name servers indicate a professional hosting provider (Advantic GmbH). Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the site's functional and accessibility goals effectively.
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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