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Security report for lernzentrum-kl.de

Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern · Education · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

50/100

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

Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern is a non-profit educational center focused on providing integration and language learning support primarily to third-country nationals residing in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The center offers free German language learning resources, open learning sessions, and exam preparation for integration and professional language tests. It is funded by the EU's Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and operates under the VHS-Kaiserslautern e.V. umbrella. The website reflects a local community-oriented organization with a clear mission to facilitate integration through language competence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.1.1, utilizing common plugins such as Contact Form 7 and libraries like jQuery and Owl Carousel. The site is hosted on servers associated with the rzone.de domain, indicating 1&1 IONOS hosting. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile devices, with a consistent branding and good user experience. However, some SEO and accessibility features are basic, and there is room for improvement in technical implementation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration but lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. No security policy or incident response information is published, and no cookie consent mechanism is present, which is a compliance gap given GDPR relevance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The overall security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with standard best practices. Overall, Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern presents a trustworthy and legitimate online presence for a small educational non-profit. The site is safe, free of adult or questionable content, and provides clear contact information and social media links. Strategic recommendations include implementing cookie consent, adding security headers, publishing security and incident response policies, and maintaining regular updates to WordPress and plugins to ensure ongoing security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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

5 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

    • 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

  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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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
67
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
50

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

Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern occupies a niche in the education and integration sector, serving a diverse population of migrants and third-country nationals in Kaiserslautern. Its funding by the EU AMIF program underscores its role in public integration efforts. The business model is non-profit and community service-oriented, focusing on language acquisition and integration support. The center leverages partnerships with VHS-Kaiserslautern e.V. and maintains active social media channels to engage its audience. The website content and structure reflect a clear focus on accessibility and multilingual outreach, targeting individuals needing language and integration assistance. Growth indicators are limited due to the announced closure in 2025, but the center maintains a stable local presence. No commercial revenue streams or affiliate partnerships are evident, consistent with its non-profit status.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the absence of key security headers and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts indicate gaps in security governance and transparency. The use of standard WordPress plugins like Contact Form 7 is common but requires vigilant patching to avoid vulnerabilities. GDPR compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Incident response readiness is not communicated, which could delay mitigation in case of security events. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small non-profit but should be improved to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and inform users about cookie usage.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Ensure regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern c/o VHS-Kaiserslautern e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern
Description
Das Lernzentrum Kaiserslautern bietet kostenlose Hilfe und Unterstützung für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, insbesondere für Drittstaatenangehörige, die an Integrations- und Berufssprachkursen teilnehmen. Es richtet sich an Menschen aus 140 Nationen in Kaiserslautern und bietet offene Lerntreffs, Sprachcafés und Prüfungsvorbereitung.
Key services
Open learning sessions, Sprech-Cafés at various language levels, Exam preparation for DTZ and DTB, Integration and language support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.1.1, jQuery, Owl Carousel, FontAwesome, Contact Form 7
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Contact Form 7 plugin for forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook SDK
Marketing tools
Facebook SDK
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 with some multilingual informational links.
  3. The site uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and libraries.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented in multiple locations.
  5. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected despite GDPR relevance.
  6. Social media presence includes Facebook and Instagram official pages.
  7. The site is funded by the EU AMIF program, indicating trust and legitimacy.
  8. No security policy or incident response information is published.
  9. No terms of service or vulnerability disclosure pages found.
  10. The site is closing as of 01.10.2025, which is prominently displayed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a widely used CMS platform, WordPress 6.1.1, with a standard set of plugins and libraries including jQuery, Owl Carousel, and Contact Form 7. The hosting is managed via rzone.de nameservers, indicating a commercial hosting provider (1&1 IONOS). The site uses responsive design techniques and custom fonts (Lato, Quicksand, Muli) loaded locally. Performance is moderate with no major blocking scripts detected. SEO is basic with meta tags and RSS feeds present but no advanced structured data beyond minimal schema.org WebSite and WebPage types. Accessibility features are basic, with room for improvement in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. The site does not employ advanced frameworks or headless CMS architectures, reflecting a traditional WordPress setup suitable for its scale and purpose.
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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