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Security report for messe-friedrichshafen.com

Messe Friedrichshafen · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Messe Friedrichshafen is a prominent German exhibition company specializing in leisure-themed trade fairs and events, holding a leading position in Europe. The website reflects a professional and well-structured digital presence, targeting exhibitors, visitors, and event organizers. The company offers venue services, ticketing, accommodation, and event calendars, supporting a comprehensive event hosting business model. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, Algolia Autocomplete, and integrates Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics for analytics and consent management, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response details are absent. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable concern but is mitigated by the professional site and external references. Overall, the site demonstrates good content quality, privacy compliance, and business credibility with room for improvement in transparency and contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  4. 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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  • 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
40
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
68

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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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

Messe Friedrichshafen operates in the transportation and hospitality sectors, focusing on exhibitions and events. Its market position as a European leader in leisure trade fairs is supported by partnerships with multiple event brands and subsidiaries like fairnamic. The business model revolves around event hosting, venue services, and ticket sales, targeting industry professionals and leisure enthusiasts. The website's content and linked domains reflect a strong partnership ecosystem and a focus on growth through diversified event offerings. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages digital marketing tools effectively. However, the lack of publicly available WHOIS data and direct contact details may impact trust for some stakeholders.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS, modern security headers, and a consent management platform ensuring GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism limits transparency and preparedness perception. The site uses third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics, which require ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security documentation and providing direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear and verified company contact emails and phone numbers for customer and security inquiries.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency on data retention and privacy practices to strengthen GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Messe Friedrichshafen
Description
Messe Friedrichshafen is one of Germany’s leading exhibition companies and is rated as the European leader when it comes to leisure themes. Many of the trade fairs “Made in Friedrichshafen” have an absolute leading function and are among the primary events in the exhibition sector.
Key services
Trade fairs and events, Venue services, Ticket sales, Accommodation and arrival services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Algolia Autocomplete, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics CMP
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Content Security Policy
  • Consent management platform for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is relevant to exhibition and event services in Germany.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and compliance tools.
  5. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust but does not necessarily indicate fraud.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the main HTML content.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook confirmed.
  8. Consent management platform implemented for GDPR compliance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap framework, ensuring responsive design and good accessibility. Integration of Algolia Autocomplete improves search functionality, while Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics CMP support analytics and privacy compliance. Performance is moderate with video content and preloading optimizations. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Technical risks are minimal but depend on maintaining third-party script security and updating dependencies.
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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