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Security report for mediagrafen.de

mediagrafen · Technology · Germany

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

mediagrafen is a small, specialized internet agency based in Bielefeld, Germany, founded in 2008. The company focuses on providing tailored web design, SEO, and digital solutions primarily using TYPO3 CMS. Their market position is regional with clients across Germany and neighboring countries, emphasizing quality, strategic digital development, and long-term partnerships. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content that targets businesses and organizations seeking reliable web solutions. Technically, the site leverages TYPO3 CMS, modern JavaScript libraries, and Google Analytics with a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. Security posture is good with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, though some HTTP security headers could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness with clear contact information and client references.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

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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  • Security score drift

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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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
43
Average
63

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 company operates as a service provider in the technology sector, focusing on web development and digital marketing. Their competitive advantage lies in deep TYPO3 expertise, regional client relationships, and a transparent, consultative approach. Revenue streams likely come from project-based web design, CMS migrations, SEO services, and ongoing support contracts. The target customers are SMEs, medical practices, organizations, and larger enterprises requiring customized digital solutions. The agency maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, collaborating with other agencies and leveraging open-source technologies. Growth indicators include a diverse client portfolio and a clear digital strategy. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in security policies and expanding incident response capabilities would enhance market trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in security maturity. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics is managed with consent, aligning with GDPR requirements. The agency should consider adding security headers (CSP, HSTS) and publishing a security.txt file to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could be elevated to excellent with these enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to harden the website against common attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
mediagrafen
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
mediagrafen
Description
mediagrafen ist eine Internetagentur aus Bielefeld. Wir entwickeln Webdesign, SEO-Konzepte und digitale Lösungen für Unternehmen, Praxen und Organisationen.
Key services
Webdesign, TYPO3 CMS development and migration, SEO, Online Marketing, Support and maintenance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), FontAwesome, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Owl Carousel
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL https://)
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 rich content and no blocking mechanisms.
  2. Strong focus on TYPO3 CMS and regional digital agency services.
  3. Clear and consistent branding and professional presentation.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and enterprise-grade content management system known for security and flexibility. The front-end uses modern JavaScript libraries including AOS for animations and Owl Carousel for galleries, enhancing user experience. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated with a consent mechanism, supporting privacy compliance. Hosting is inferred to be managed by agenturserver, with nameservers indicating a professional hosting environment. Performance is moderate with responsive design and good accessibility features. The site is SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured data. Technical risks are minimal but could be further reduced by implementing additional security headers and continuous dependency management.
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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