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Security report for museumsbund.de

Deutscher Museumsbund e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 5 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

Deutscher Museumsbund e.V. is a prominent German national association representing museums and their employees. The organization focuses on advocacy, funding programs, publications, networking, and professional development to support sustainable and future-ready museums across Germany. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content tailored to museum professionals and cultural stakeholders. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and privacy-conscious analytics (Matomo), ensuring GDPR compliance and a good user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and well-aligned with its non-profit cultural mission.

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

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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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

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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
25
Email security
85
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Deutscher Museumsbund operates as a non-profit entity in the cultural sector, serving museums nationwide in Germany. Its business model centers on membership services, advocacy, funding facilitation, and knowledge dissemination. The association holds a strong market position as a leading voice for museums, supported by government partnerships and industry collaborations. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, government grants, and event fees. The target audience includes museum professionals, cultural institutions, and policy makers. The website's partnership ecosystem includes government cultural bodies and private sector partners, enhancing its credibility and reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, use of privacy-respecting analytics, and a robust cookie consent framework. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no visible incident response or security policy documentation, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit cultural website but could benefit from additional hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance contact information with verified company emails and phone numbers to improve user trust and support.
  5. Consider adding structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and events to improve SEO and discoverability.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutscher Museumsbund e.V.
Description
Der bundesweite Interessenverband der Museen und ihrer Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter. Unterstützt Museen mit Förderprogrammen, Publikationen, Fachgruppen, Arbeitskreisen und Veranstaltungen.
Key services
Advocacy and political representation, Funding programs (e.g., Museum macht stark), Publications and research, Networking via Fachgruppen and Arbeitskreise, Events and training, Material exchange platform
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.2, PHP, jQuery 2.1.4, LayerSlider plugin, Borlabs Cookie plugin, Matomo analytics
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional, well-structured portal for Deutscher Museumsbund e.V., a German national museum association.
  2. Content is comprehensive, covering news, events, publications, membership, and thematic areas.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  5. No signs of malicious content or security blocking.
  6. Multiple social media integrations with Facebook and LinkedIn.
  7. Use of WordPress CMS with common plugins like LayerSlider and Borlabs Cookie.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress 6.7.2 with plugins such as LayerSlider and Borlabs Cookie for enhanced UI and cookie management. It uses jQuery 2.1.4 and Matomo for analytics, reflecting a balance between modern and legacy technologies. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices, including meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, likely due to image sizes and plugin overhead. Hosting details are not explicit, but domain name servers indicate a stable German hosting environment. Technical risks include potential outdated jQuery version and missing security headers, which should be addressed to maintain operational integrity.
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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