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Security report for metall.nrw

Verband der Metall- und Elektro-Industrie Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. · Manufacturing · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

METALL NRW is a prominent employer association representing 26 regional employer associations in the metal and electrical industry sectors within North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization provides key services including labor relations, tariff negotiations, industry campaigns, and support for its approximately 2,100 member companies. The website reflects a professional and well-established entity with a clear market position as a leading regional industry association. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, incorporates modern web technologies, and includes accessibility features such as the Eye-Able plugin. It employs Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious user tracking and enforces HTTPS for secure communications. Security posture is solid but could be improved by adding explicit HTTP security headers and incident response information. Privacy compliance is strong, with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place. Overall, the domain WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified for this type of organization, and the website content and structure strongly support its legitimacy and trustworthiness.

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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
70
DNS health
55
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

METALL NRW operates as an essential industry association within the manufacturing sector, specifically targeting employers in the metal and electrical industries in NRW. Its business model centers on advocacy, representation, and providing informational resources to its members. The association maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, linking to campaign and member association websites, enhancing its influence and outreach. The website's content quality and professional branding indicate a mature organization with a large membership base and significant regional impact. The presence of multiple social media channels and active news updates suggest ongoing engagement with stakeholders and the public. No suspicious patterns or inconsistencies were found in the business information, supporting a high credibility rating.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of Matomo analytics indicates a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security score is solid but can be elevated with additional best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible from the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Verband der Metall- und Elektro-Industrie Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verband der Metall- und Elektro-Industrie Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.
Description
METALL NRW ist der Zusammenschluss von 26 Arbeitgeberverbänden der Metall- und Elektroindustrie (M+E-Industrie) in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Key services
Representation of 25 regional employer associations, Tariff negotiations and labor relations, Industry news and campaigns, Information and support for member companies
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, FontAwesome, Slick Carousel, Matomo Analytics, Eye-Able accessibility plugin
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
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. Content is professional, well-structured, and relevant to the metal and electrical industry in NRW.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced.
  5. WHOIS data is privacy protected with no public registrant info.
  6. Multiple social media channels linked, enhancing trust and outreach.
  7. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  8. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. It utilizes modern front-end technologies including jQuery, FontAwesome icons, and Slick Carousel for interactive elements. Accessibility is addressed through the integration of the Eye-Able plugin, enhancing usability for users with disabilities. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in image loading and script management. SEO is well handled with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data for enhanced search engine visibility. The site is mobile optimized and responsive, providing a good user experience across devices. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively with opportunities for further modernization.
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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