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Security report for lautstark.com

lautstark gmbh · Other · Germany

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

28/100

Risk levelHigh

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

lautstark gmbh is a specialized below-the-line communications agency founded in 2003, focusing on live communication and brand experiences for premium clients including world brands and market leaders. The company positions itself as a creative activist agency delivering personalized, reliable, and impactful brand activations. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive content and clear navigation targeting German-speaking audiences. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Yootheme framework, hosted on Hetzner, and uses modern tools like Google reCAPTCHA and Matomo analytics. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS is a critical security flaw that undermines user trust and data protection. Privacy compliance is well addressed with detailed policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the business demonstrates strong market positioning but must urgently address security shortcomings to maintain credibility and protect user data.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
18/ 100 · Critical
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

10 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  4. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
18
Average
28

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 · found on this site
  • 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 company operates in the marketing and communications sector, offering live communication and event services with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. Its client base includes premium and international brands, indicating a niche but high-value market segment. The business model is service-oriented with a strong emphasis on creative brand experiences. The website's content and social media presence support a professional image and active engagement. The company has won industry recognition (GDA25 HO WINNER), enhancing its competitive advantage. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, suggesting an independent small-sized enterprise. The digital infrastructure is modern but requires security upgrades to support growth and compliance.

Security posture

The website currently lacks a valid SSL certificate and does not support HTTPS, exposing visitors to potential data interception risks. No modern TLS protocols are enabled, and critical security headers like HSTS are missing. While the contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam, there is no evidence of published security policies or incident response plans. The absence of security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency. These gaps represent significant compliance and operational risks, especially under GDPR and NIS2 frameworks. Immediate remediation is recommended to secure communications and enhance trust.

Recommendations

  1. Install and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable and enforce modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3) and disable deprecated protocols.
  3. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  5. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  6. Consider publishing a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency.
  7. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to avoid vulnerabilities.
  8. Enhance accessibility features and optimize performance to improve user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
lautstark gmbh
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Yootheme framework, leveraging Apache server hosting on Hetzner infrastructure. It uses JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Leaflet for interactive maps, and integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form protection. Analytics are handled by both Google Analytics and Matomo, indicating a balanced approach to tracking and privacy. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO metadata. However, performance metrics are missing or indicate slow loading, possibly due to lack of caching or optimization. The absence of HTTPS and modern security protocols is a major technical risk. Overall, the technical stack is modern but requires security and performance improvements.
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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