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Security report for life-online.de

LIFE e.V. · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LIFE e.V. is a German non-profit organization based in Berlin, specializing in education, environmental issues, and equal opportunities. The website offers workshops, further education, and consulting services focused on anti-discrimination, equality, environmental and climate protection, and transformative education. The organization targets individuals and groups interested in these social and environmental topics within the Berlin region. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, enhanced with plugins such as Real Cookie Banner Pro for GDPR compliance and Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics. Cloudflare services are used for security and performance optimization, including bot protection via Turnstile. The site demonstrates good privacy compliance with comprehensive cookie and privacy policies and uses HTTPS with appropriate security headers. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response page published, and no vulnerability disclosure mechanism is present. Overall, the website is professionally designed, accessible, and trustworthy, reflecting a mature digital presence for a small non-profit entity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 100 · Medium
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

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

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

  4. 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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
60
Average
55

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

LIFE e.V. occupies a niche in the non-profit education sector, focusing on socially relevant themes such as anti-discrimination and environmental sustainability. Its business model revolves around educational workshops and consulting, likely funded through grants, donations, or public funding typical for non-profits. The organization maintains a consistent brand and communicates clearly to its target audience in Berlin. Its digital ecosystem includes social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, enhancing outreach and engagement. The website's technical infrastructure supports compliance and user privacy, which is critical in the European regulatory environment. There is no indication of commercial partnerships or subsidiaries, suggesting a focused operational scope.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and bot protection via Cloudflare Turnstile. The use of a cookieless Matomo analytics setup indicates a privacy-conscious approach. Cookie consent is managed comprehensively with Real Cookie Banner Pro, ensuring GDPR compliance. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Recommendations include publishing a security policy, establishing an incident response contact, and considering a vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance trust and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Add an incident response contact or page to facilitate reporting and handling of security incidents.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
LIFE e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LIFE e.V.
Description
Weiterbildung, Workshops und Beratung zu den Themen Antidiskriminierung, Gleichstellung, Umwelt- und Klimaschutz, transformative Bildung
Key services
Weiterbildung (Further education), Workshops, Beratung (Consulting)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Divi Theme, jQuery, Smart Slider 3, Real Cookie Banner Pro, Matomo Analytics (cookieless), Cloudflare Turnstile (bot protection)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection
  • Cookie consent management with Real Cookie Banner Pro
  • IP anonymization in analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (cookieless)
Tracking level
minimal
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 non-profit educational organization focused on environment, equality, and education.
  2. Uses modern WordPress CMS with Divi theme and multiple plugins for functionality and compliance.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with detailed cookie consent management.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Good use of HTTPS and security headers.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present.
  8. Contact information is limited but includes official email and physical address.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable and widely used CMS platform, WordPress, with the Divi theme providing a flexible and responsive design. The integration of advanced cookie consent management and privacy-focused analytics demonstrates technical maturity. Hosting and security are augmented by Cloudflare services, including bot mitigation and CDN capabilities. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with proper meta tags and structured data. Technical debt appears minimal, but ongoing maintenance of plugins and security configurations is advised to sustain operational integrity.
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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