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Security report for landkreis-harburg.de

Landkreis Harburg · Government · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

68/100

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

Landkreis Harburg operates as a regional government authority in Germany, providing a wide range of public services including administration, social services, education, environmental management, and tourism information. The website serves residents, businesses, and visitors with comprehensive information and digital services such as online appointment booking and service portals. The site is well-structured, professionally designed, and consistent with the branding of a government entity. Technically, the site uses a custom CMS (NOLIS), modern web technologies, and includes accessibility and SEO optimizations, though some accessibility features could be improved. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and spam protection on forms, but lacks a visible cookie consent mechanism and vulnerability disclosure policy. Overall, the website is trustworthy and fulfills its role as a government information portal effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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.

    • 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. 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

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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
42
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
68

Not counted

  • Security headers: 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

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 positions Landkreis Harburg as a key regional government service provider with a focus on citizen engagement, transparency, and comprehensive service delivery. Its business model is public sector service provision, targeting local residents, businesses, and tourists. The site supports economic development initiatives and community programs, indicating active regional involvement. Partnerships with local organizations and external service providers are evident through linked domains. The presence of career and education portals suggests investment in workforce development. The site’s content and structure reflect a mature digital presence consistent with government standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and CAPTCHA on contact forms to mitigate spam. Privacy policies and data protection information are prominently available, indicating GDPR compliance. However, the absence of a cookie consent banner and vulnerability disclosure policy are gaps that could be addressed to enhance compliance and transparency. No obvious vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The site’s security practices align well with typical government standards but could benefit from formalized incident response disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to ensure full GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with WCAG standards and broaden user inclusivity.
  4. Add explicit incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Landkreis Harburg
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landkreis Harburg
Description
Landkreis Harburg is a regional government authority providing public services and information to residents and visitors in the Harburg district, Germany.
Key services
Public administration, Citizen services, Tourism information, Social services, Education and family support, Environmental management, Economic development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • Contact form includes CAPTCHA for spam prevention

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. Website is a comprehensive government portal for Landkreis Harburg, Germany.
  2. Content is rich with detailed service information, news, and contact options.
  3. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  4. No visible cookie consent banner despite GDPR compliance indications.
  5. Contact form includes CAPTCHA for spam protection.
  6. Social media presence includes Facebook and Instagram links.
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy.
  8. WHOIS data is consistent with website claims.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform (NOLIS) with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. It uses external font hosting and integrates various external links for partner services and information. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site includes a JavaScript-based image carousel and dynamic navigation menus. There is room for improvement in accessibility and cookie management. Hosting details are not explicitly stated but WHOIS data indicates stable domain registration with reputable name servers. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the website’s functional and informational 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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