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Security report for lichtflut-medien.de

Lichtflut.Medien GmbH & Co. KG · Technology · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Lichtflut.Medien GmbH & Co. KG is a specialized digital agency based in Flensburg, Germany, focusing on web design, TYPO3 programming, SEO, SEA, and newsletter marketing. Established in 2005, the company positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking expert digital solutions with a strong emphasis on measurable results and client collaboration. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive service descriptions and client testimonials, reinforcing its market credibility. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web standards and Google Analytics for performance insights. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, although some security headers could be enhanced. The hosting is managed via DomainControl, a reputable provider, and the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. From a security perspective, the site employs HTTPS and CAPTCHA on forms, indicating attention to secure user interactions. However, it lacks explicit security policies and incident response contacts, and cookie consent mechanisms are absent despite tracking usage. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the content or scripts. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic improvements in security headers and privacy compliance would further enhance its posture and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

9 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

  2. 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

  3. 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
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
40
Average
47

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

Lichtflut.Medien operates as a small-sized digital agency with over 18 years of experience and a portfolio exceeding 1200 projects and 400 ongoing clients. Its competitive advantage lies in specialization in TYPO3 CMS and a focused digital marketing approach, avoiding generalist pitfalls. The company targets businesses requiring professional web presence and online marketing in the German market, particularly in Schleswig-Holstein. The presence of certifications like TYPO3 Silver Member and a high ProvenExpert rating supports its reputation. The agency emphasizes long-term partnerships and transparent processes, which are key to client retention and growth. Its marketing tools include Google Ads and SEO strategies, indicating diversified revenue streams. The company maintains a professional ecosystem with partners and clients visible on the website, enhancing its market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and CAPTCHA implemented on contact forms to prevent automated abuse. The absence of exposed sensitive data and use of reputable hosting and CMS platforms reduce risk. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is provided, which could hinder rapid response to security events. Cookie consent mechanisms are missing despite the use of tracking scripts, posing a compliance risk under GDPR. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Introduce a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply fully with GDPR requirements regarding tracking and cookies.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance disclosures and data retention policies to build greater user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Lichtflut.Medien GmbH & Co. KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Lichtflut.Medien GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Agentur für Webdesign und Online-Marketing aus Flensburg. Wir erstellen Ihre Website mit TYPO3-Programmierung, SEO, Google Ads und mehr.
Key services
Webdesign, TYPO3-Programmierung, SEO, SEA, Newsletter-Marketing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Analytics (gtag.js), CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CAPTCHA in contact form
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Ads
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on digital agency services with specialization in TYPO3 CMS.
  3. Good use of structured data and metadata for SEO and business info.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels.
  5. Security posture is good but could improve with additional headers and explicit policies.
  6. No evidence of suspicious or malicious content.
  7. Customer testimonials and certifications enhance trust.
  8. No cookie consent banner despite cookie usage indicated by Google Analytics.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. The use of modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks supports a responsive and accessible user experience. Google Analytics is integrated for performance and user behavior tracking, although privacy controls could be improved. Hosting via DomainControl provides reliable DNS and domain management. The site loads with moderate speed and is optimized for mobile devices. Structured data in JSON-LD format enhances SEO and search engine understanding. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected, indicating good maintenance practices. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and implement enhanced privacy controls for compliance and security hardening.
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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