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Security report for mkk.de

Main-Kinzig-Kreis · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Main-Kinzig-Kreis website serves as the official digital presence of the regional government authority in Germany, providing comprehensive public services, news, and information to residents, businesses, and visitors. The site offers a broad range of services including citizen support, administrative information, career opportunities, and public announcements, positioning itself as a key regional government resource. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack with Bootstrap, jQuery, and accessibility tools like ReadSpeaker, alongside privacy-conscious analytics via self-hosted Matomo and consent management through Usercentrics. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and consent mechanisms in place, though improvements are recommended in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the site demonstrates good content quality, professional design, and strong business credibility consistent with a government entity.

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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  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

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
67
Security headers
45
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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

Main-Kinzig-Kreis operates as a large regional government entity focused on delivering public services and information to a diverse audience including citizens, businesses, and political stakeholders. Its market position is stable and authoritative within its geographic region. The business model centers on public administration and service provision rather than commercial revenue. The website links to multiple partner organizations in education, culture, tourism, and infrastructure, reflecting a collaborative ecosystem. Growth indicators include active career recruitment and community engagement initiatives. The site’s content and structure support transparency and accessibility, reinforcing trust and legitimacy.

Security posture

The website maintains a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent managed via Usercentrics, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent gaps. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, limiting transparency for security researchers. The use of self-hosted Matomo analytics reduces reliance on third-party trackers, enhancing privacy. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a government site but could be enhanced with additional best practices and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact information.
  3. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Description
Offizielle Website des Main-Kinzig-Kreises, bietet Informationen und Services für Bürger, Verwaltung, Politik und Wirtschaft im Landkreis.
Key services
Bürgerservice, Aktuelles und Bekanntmachungen, Karriere und Ausbildung im Kreis, Informationen zu Städten und Gemeinden, Öffentliche Bekanntmachungen, Terminvergabe Ausländerbehörde, Führerscheinstelle, Gesundheits- und Verbraucherschutz
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Slick Carousel, Moment.js, FullCalendar, Selectize, Dropzone, ReadSpeaker, Usercentrics Consent Management, Matomo Analytics (self-hosted)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by URL
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (self-hosted)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official regional government website for Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Germany.
  2. Comprehensive public service information and citizen services.
  3. Good accessibility features including ReadSpeaker integration.
  4. Cookie consent managed by Usercentrics.
  5. Use of self-hosted Matomo analytics for privacy-friendly tracking.
  6. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Clear contact information with email, phone, and physical address.
  10. Multiple external partner domains linked, mostly regional or governmental.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a mature and widely supported technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and various plugins for enhanced UI components such as carousels and calendars. Accessibility is addressed through ReadSpeaker integration, improving usability for visually impaired users. The site is mobile-optimized with a clear navigation structure and SEO-friendly metadata. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in script loading and asset management. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced security configurations.
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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