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Security report for maritimes-cluster.de

Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V. · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V. is a non-profit organization fostering collaboration and networking within the maritime industry across five northern German states. With over 350 members, it serves as a key platform for dialogue, project cooperation, and knowledge exchange among maritime companies and institutions. The website reflects a professional and well-established entity with a clear focus on maritime innovation, events, and member services. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, employs Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie management, and uses Matomo analytics configured to respect user privacy. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and secure login forms, though formal security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-maintained, and compliant with relevant privacy regulations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
61

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

The organization occupies a strong regional position as a maritime cluster, leveraging partnerships with governmental and industry bodies. Its business model centers on facilitating cooperation, providing information, and supporting members with project and funding advice. The cluster's ecosystem includes active social media engagement and links to reputable maritime associations, enhancing its credibility. Growth indicators include a broad membership base and regular events. Revenue streams likely derive from membership fees and public funding. The cluster's strategic focus on sustainability and innovation aligns with current maritime industry trends.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place. The use of Matomo analytics with DoNotTrack and cookie disabling shows privacy-conscious data collection. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers suggests room for improvement in transparency and defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The secure login form indicates controlled access for members. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formal documentation and enhanced HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Implement and configure HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing clear contact channels for security incidents.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V.
Description
Das Maritime Cluster Norddeutschland (MCN) fördert und stärkt die Zusammenarbeit in der norddeutschen maritimen Branche. Es ermöglicht Plattformen des Dialogs der Akteur:innen untereinander und fördert Schnittstellen zu anderen Branchen.
Key services
Networking and cooperation facilitation, Information and knowledge exchange, Event organization and promotion, Member support including project and funding advice, Newsletter and communication
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Cookiebot, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • Secure login form present with password field
  • Matomo analytics configured with DoNotTrack and disableCookies options

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
excellent

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot, Matomo
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Matomo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented via Cookiebot.
  3. Use of Matomo analytics configured to respect privacy (DoNotTrack and disableCookies).
  4. Multiple social media channels linked, indicating active engagement.
  5. Secure login form present for member access.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  7. No terms of service page found.
  8. Website content is professional, well-structured, and relevant to maritime industry stakeholders.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system. It uses modern JavaScript libraries and integrates Cookiebot for cookie consent management and Matomo for privacy-focused analytics. The site is hosted on a domain controlled by DomainControl nameservers, indicating professional hosting. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and hreflang attributes for multilingual support. The site includes a secure login form for members, indicating controlled access. Technical risks are minimal, but ongoing maintenance and security updates are recommended to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
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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