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Security report for landkreis-freudenstadt.de

Landkreis Freudenstadt · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Landkreis Freudenstadt operates as a regional government authority in Germany, providing a broad range of public services including vehicle registration, public health, tourism, and education. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for residents, businesses, and visitors, offering detailed information and access to services. The site is well-positioned as a trusted regional government resource with strong local partnerships and certifications that enhance its credibility. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and a specialized CMS platform (Komm.ONE). It demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility features, and SEO practices. The presence of a cookie consent mechanism and privacy policy indicates a mature approach to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and employs best practices such as cookie consent and no visible vulnerabilities in scripts. However, it lacks a publicly available security policy and incident response contact, which are recommended for enhanced transparency and trust. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations, making it a reliable digital presence for the Landkreis Freudenstadt. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen its posture.

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 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';…
  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
  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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  • Security score drift

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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
70
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
59

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 Landkreis Freudenstadt website reflects a government entity focused on delivering essential public services and information to its community. Its market position is stable within the regional government sector, supported by partnerships with local institutions and certifications like the European Energy Award. The business model centers on public administration and community engagement, targeting residents, businesses, and tourists. The site’s content and service offerings indicate a medium-sized organization with a focus on sustainability, education, and digital accessibility. The partnership ecosystem includes educational institutions, environmental organizations, and local service apps, enhancing its community integration and service reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement, cookie consent mechanisms, and no exposed sensitive data. The use of modern libraries without known vulnerabilities and the absence of suspicious domains or content further support its security maturity. However, the lack of a published security policy and incident response contact limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and consent management. Recommendations include adding security headers, publishing a security policy, and establishing clear incident response contacts to elevate security culture and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement additional HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Consider creating and publishing a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Landratsamt Freudenstadt
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landkreis Freudenstadt
Description
Der Landkreis Freudenstadt ist eine kommunale Verwaltungseinheit im Herzen des Nordschwarzwalds, die vielfältige Freizeitmöglichkeiten, Naturerlebnisse und einen dynamischen Wirtschaftsstandort bietet.
Key services
KFZ-Zulassung und Führerscheinangelegenheiten, Dienstleistungen A-Z für Bürger, Tourismus und Freizeitinformationen, Karriere & Ausbildung, ÖPNV-Taxi, Abfallwirtschaft
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.4, jQuery UI 1.13.2, Bootstrap Bundle, mmenu-js 9.3.0, pbsearch_autocomplete, tocbot 4.25.0, Komm.ONE CMS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Komm.ONE CMS platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with no known vulnerabilities detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German regional government portal for Landkreis Freudenstadt.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. Accessibility features and barrier-free options are prominently implemented.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms are in place and transparent.
  5. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and CMS platform (Komm.ONE).
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content or domains.
  7. Social media presence on Instagram and YouTube is official and linked.
  8. No terms of service page explicitly found.
  9. No explicit security policy or incident response contact publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and well-maintained technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and the Komm.ONE CMS platform. It incorporates accessibility features and responsive design, ensuring usability across devices. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The site uses Matomo for analytics, supporting privacy-conscious data collection. The technical infrastructure aligns well with the needs of a government portal, balancing functionality, accessibility, and compliance. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and streamline performance for faster load times.
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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