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Security report for messe-intec.de

Leipziger Messe GmbH · Manufacturing · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

The website www.messe-intec.de represents the Intec International Trade Fair, a major European event focused on machine tools, manufacturing, and automation industries. It is organized by Leipziger Messe GmbH, a reputable event management company based in Germany. The site serves as an information and networking platform for industry professionals, manufacturers, and service providers, positioning itself as a key industry event with a strong market presence. The business model revolves around trade fair organization and providing a comprehensive event experience including exhibitor information, visitor guidance, and media resources. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, and a consent management platform to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes SEO best practices. The presence of a cookie consent banner with granular controls indicates a mature approach to privacy compliance. However, no explicit security policy or incident response information is published, which could be improved. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and does not expose sensitive data. The cookie consent mechanism and absence of suspicious content contribute to a strong security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or security headers were explicitly detected in the provided data, suggesting room for enhancement in security headers implementation. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements. It effectively serves its target audience of manufacturing industry professionals and decision-makers. Strategic recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy, incident response contacts, and enhancing security headers to further strengthen the security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

2 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

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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
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
76

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

Intec is positioned as a significant European trade fair for the metalworking and manufacturing sectors, attracting global market leaders and SMEs. Its partnership with the Z Subcontracting Fair broadens its coverage across the production process and value chain, enhancing its competitive advantage. The business model is event-driven, generating revenue through exhibitor participation and visitor engagement. The target customers are industry professionals, manufacturers, and service providers seeking innovation and networking opportunities. The company leverages digital tools such as an official fair app and social media channels to extend its reach and engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes Leipziger Messe GmbH as the parent company and related fairs like Zuliefermesse. Growth indicators include scheduled future events and continuous content updates.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security maturity level with HTTPS enforcement and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism. The absence of exposed sensitive information and use of a reputable consent management platform are positive indicators. However, the lack of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests potential compliance gaps. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found in the content. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, which could be addressed to improve transparency and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses).
  3. Implement and advertise security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by including data retention policies and detailed privacy compliance statements.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Leipziger Messe GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Leipziger Messe GmbH
Description
International Trade Fair for Machine Tools, Manufacturing and Automation; major European event for metal processing industry; combined with Z Subcontracting Fair focusing on parts, components, modules, technologies and industrial services.
Key services
Trade fair exhibition, Networking platform, Industry event hosting, Information dissemination
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Consentmanager.net CMP, YouTube embed, CSS, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Consentmanager.net
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. Clear focus on trade fair for manufacturing and metalworking industries.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented.
  4. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond standard privacy and cookie policies.
  5. No exposed contact emails or phone numbers directly on homepage; contact via contact page.
  6. Social media presence on LinkedIn and IndustryArena.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, and a third-party consent management platform. The HTML structure is valid and includes appropriate meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph). The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with deferred script loading and font preloading. No explicit CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site integrates multimedia content via YouTube embeds with user consent. Technical risks include reliance on multiple external domains for scripts and tracking, which should be monitored for security and privacy compliance.
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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