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Security report for mitmachen-kreisbb.de

Landkreis Böblingen · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website mitmachen-kreisbb.de serves as the official participatory platform for the Landkreis Böblingen government, enabling citizens to engage in local projects and provide feedback. It is positioned as a regional government engagement tool with key services including citizen participation, information dissemination, and media resources. The platform targets residents of the Böblingen district and operates under a government business model. Technically, the site is built on Drupal 10 CMS, leveraging modern libraries such as Font Awesome and CookiesJSR for cookie management. It uses Matomo Analytics configured to respect user privacy and Do Not Track settings. The hosting is managed via Gandi.net nameservers, indicating a reputable infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with good performance. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements consent-based loading of third-party content, enhancing privacy compliance. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong, with comprehensive cookie and privacy policies and a clear consent mechanism. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professionally designed, and suitable for general audiences. It demonstrates a solid security posture with room for improvement in security policy transparency and header implementation. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage is noted but may be available on other pages. The site is free from adult or questionable content, aligning with its government function.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

5 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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
    • 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

  3. 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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  • 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
52
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
95
Average
57

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

Mitmachen-kreisbb.de operates as a government participatory platform for the Landkreis Böblingen, focusing on citizen engagement and feedback collection. Its market position is regional, serving the local population with services that include participation opportunities, information sharing, and media access. The business model is non-commercial, centered on public service and community involvement. The platform benefits from partnerships with Zebralog, a digital agency specializing in civic engagement solutions. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its official status and integration with local government initiatives, providing legitimacy and trust. Revenue streams are likely government-funded, with no commercial advertising detected. Target customers are residents and stakeholders within the Böblingen district. Growth indicators include the use of modern technology and adherence to privacy standards, which may encourage wider adoption. Strategically, the platform could expand by integrating more interactive features and enhancing transparency around security and data protection. The partnership ecosystem includes Zebralog and third-party services like Vimeo and YouTube for media embedding, all managed with user consent.

Security posture

The security maturity of mitmachen-kreisbb.de is moderate to good. The site enforces HTTPS, uses privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo), and implements cookie consent mechanisms that comply with GDPR. Third-party content such as videos from Vimeo and YouTube are loaded only upon user consent, reducing privacy risks. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios. No security policy or incident response contact information is published, which limits transparency and readiness for handling security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The site respects Do Not Track browser settings, enhancing user privacy. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a government informational platform but could be improved by adopting additional security best practices and publishing clear security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance contact information availability on the website to improve user trust and support.
  5. Regularly audit third-party libraries and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landkreis Böblingen
Description
Beteiligungsportal des Landkreises Böblingen, das Bürgern ermöglicht, sich an verschiedenen Projekten und Themen einzubringen und Rückmeldungen zu geben.
Key services
Bürgerbeteiligung, Informationsbereitstellung, Mediathek, Dialogarchiv
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Matomo Analytics, Font Awesome 6, CookiesJSR
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Respect Do Not Track settings
  • Consent-based loading of third-party content (YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Cookie consent management implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a government participatory platform for Landkreis Böblingen.
  2. Content is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  4. No direct contact information such as emails or phone numbers found on the homepage.
  5. Uses Drupal 10 CMS with modern libraries and privacy-respecting analytics.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. No advertising networks detected; only Matomo analytics for tracking.
  9. Website content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, indicating a solid technical foundation. It uses Font Awesome 6 for icons and CookiesJSR for cookie management, reflecting up-to-date front-end technologies. Analytics are handled by Matomo, configured to respect privacy and Do Not Track settings. Hosting is managed through Gandi.net nameservers, a reputable provider. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident from meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of scripts and responsive images. No technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Opportunities for modernization include implementing advanced security headers and enhancing performance monitoring. Technical risks are minimal but should be managed through ongoing maintenance and security updates.
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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