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Security report for metzler-stiftung.de

Albert und Barbara von Metzler-Stiftung · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Albert und Barbara von Metzler-Stiftung is a small non-profit foundation based in Germany, focused on supporting children and youth through targeted social projects primarily in Frankfurt and surrounding areas. Established in 1998, the foundation operates with a clear mission to improve societal well-being through financial support and active engagement in projects. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, emphasizing transparency and community involvement. Technically, the site is hosted on Colt's infrastructure and likely uses an enterprise CMS, delivering a moderate performance with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security-wise, the site implements cookie consent mechanisms and avoids exposing sensitive data, but lacks explicit security policies or incident response information. Overall, the foundation demonstrates a trustworthy online presence with strong business credibility and privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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. 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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
67

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

The foundation holds a stable market position in the non-profit sector, leveraging partnerships such as with Bankhaus Metzler to enhance its impact. Its business model revolves around project funding and donor engagement, targeting socially conscious individuals and organizations interested in child and youth welfare. The website content and navigation support clear communication of its mission and services, fostering trust and encouraging donations. The lack of advertising and minimal tracking indicates a focus on user privacy and ethical digital practices. Growth potential lies in expanding project visibility and enhancing digital engagement with stakeholders.

Security posture

The website's security posture is moderate. HTTPS is assumed but not explicitly confirmed. Cookie consent is implemented, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of visible security headers, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure policies suggests room for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. To strengthen security maturity, the foundation should consider publishing a security policy, implementing security headers, and establishing clear incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and update CMS and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and comply with standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Albert und Barbara von Metzler-Stiftung
Description
Die Metzler-Stiftung setzt sich für Kinder und Jugendliche ein und fördert ihre Entwicklung durch zielgerichtete Projekte. Seit 1998 initiiert und fördert sie Projekte, die die Gesellschaft lebenswerter machen, insbesondere in Frankfurt und darüber hinaus.
Key services
Projektförderung, Spendenakquise, Engagement in sozialen Projekten für Kinder und Jugendliche
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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 social projects for children and youth.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy implemented in compliance with GDPR.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. No advertising or tracking beyond minimal statistics cookies.
  6. Contact information is complete and clearly presented.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with deferred JavaScript loading and responsive CSS stylesheets, indicating attention to performance and user experience. The CMS appears to be a professional enterprise solution, possibly Adobe Experience Manager, based on resource paths. Hosting on Colt's network suggests reliable infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with adaptive images and viewport settings. SEO is supported by canonical links, meta descriptions, and Open Graph tags. However, no advanced frameworks or analytics services were detected, and accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed and accessibility 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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