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Security report for lwl.org

Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) · Government · Germany

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

The Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) operates as a regional government authority in Germany, providing a wide range of public services including cultural management, social welfare, healthcare, and educational programs. The website serves as an official portal for residents and stakeholders in the Westfalen-Lippe region, offering comprehensive information and access to services. The organization holds a strong market position as a public sector entity with a large operational scope. Technically, the website is built on a Django-based CMS with integrations such as jQuery, Matomo analytics, and ReadSpeaker for accessibility. The infrastructure appears stable with good mobile optimization and accessibility features, although some SEO enhancements could be beneficial. The site employs HTTPS and standard security headers, reflecting a solid security posture. Security-wise, the site demonstrates good practices including cookie consent mechanisms and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a Content Security Policy and reliance on third-party scripts suggest areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, with no indications of malicious activity or content safety concerns. The lack of WHOIS data is mitigated by the domain's association with an official government domain and consistent branding. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, improving SEO, and maintaining regular audits of third-party components to sustain security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

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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
90
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
87

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention lwl.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
276
Employees
0
Customers
265
Third parties
11
Weak passwords
17%

9 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

LWL is a large public sector organization serving the Westfalen-Lippe region in Germany. Its business model revolves around providing government and social services, including cultural institutions, healthcare, and social welfare programs. The organization targets residents and public stakeholders, positioning itself as a key regional authority. Revenue streams are primarily public funding and government allocations. The website supports the organization's mission by offering accessible information and service portals. Partnerships appear limited to public and cultural institutions. Growth indicators are stable, reflecting a mature government entity. The digital presence is professional and consistent with public sector standards.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present. Cookie consent and privacy management are implemented, indicating compliance with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The use of Matomo analytics respects user privacy better than many alternatives. However, the absence of a Content Security Policy and reliance on external scripts like ReadSpeaker and YouTube embeds introduce potential risks. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly detailed, which is common for government sites but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could benefit from enhanced header policies and documented incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate risks from third-party scripts.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  3. Enhance SEO metadata and structured data to improve search engine visibility.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and promote transparency around data protection officer contact and privacy practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL)
Description
The Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) is a regional authority in Germany responsible for cultural, social, and health services in the Westfalen-Lippe region. It provides public services including museums, hospitals, social welfare, and cultural programs.
Key services
Cultural institutions management, Social welfare services, Healthcare facilities, Educational and community programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Matomo Analytics, ReadSpeaker, Django Privacy Management
Frameworks
Django
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
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 regional government portal for Westfalen-Lippe
  2. Content is in German language
  3. Uses Matomo for analytics with cookie consent
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. Good accessibility features including ReadSpeaker integration
  6. No WHOIS data available due to privacy or query failure
  7. No WAF or blocking detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a Django-based CMS with jQuery and Matomo for analytics, indicating a modern but stable technology stack. Accessibility is enhanced with ReadSpeaker integration. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization especially around third-party scripts. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features, reflecting good technical maturity. Hosting details are not explicit but appear to be managed internally or regionally. Technical debt is low, but SEO and security header enhancements could improve overall quality. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags and responsive design.
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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