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Security report for mvb-online.com

MVB GmbH · Media · Germany

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

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MVB GmbH operates as a central interface in the book industry, providing digital platforms and media formats to publishers, bookstores, self-publishers, and service providers primarily in Germany and internationally. Established in 2002, the company has a medium-sized presence with over 150 employees across five locations on three continents. Their business model focuses on enhancing book visibility and improving information flow within the book market through innovative digital solutions. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to their target audience. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including FontAwesome, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, and a consent management platform (CookieFirst). Hosting is provided by Anexia, and the site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. The domain is well-established with a consistent registration history, supporting the company's credibility. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections but lacks DNSSEC and visible security headers. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, indicating an area for enhancement. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, MVB GmbH presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with solid business credibility and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency and technical security measures would further strengthen their posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

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Tracked
17
Registered
17
Resolving
17
High or critical
0

Last checked 2026-06-20

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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

MVB GmbH holds a strong market position as a key information and technology provider in the book industry, serving a diverse client base including publishers, bookstores, and self-publishers. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive digital platforms and media formats that facilitate book visibility and market connectivity. Revenue streams likely derive from subscriptions, licensing, and service fees related to their branded products such as VLB, VLB-TIX, and others. The company demonstrates growth through international offices and a broad product portfolio. Partnerships with industry organizations like boersenvereinsgruppe.de enhance their ecosystem. Their operations reflect a mature business with a focus on innovation and market orientation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections active. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests potential vulnerabilities to certain attack vectors. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies with consent management. Overall, the security posture is adequate but would benefit from enhanced technical controls and documented security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MVB GmbH
Description
MVB GmbH is a central interface of the book industry dedicated to making books visible worldwide. They connect various book markets and develop digital platforms and media formats for publishers, bookstores, self-publishers, and service providers in Germany and abroad.
Key services
Digital platforms for book market orientation, Media formats for book industry, Information flow improvement about books
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
FontAwesome, Google Tag Manager, CookieFirst Consent Management, JavaScript ES Modules
Frameworks
Bootstrap (navbar classes suggest usage)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieFirst Consent Management
Transparency
basic

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. Content is relevant and targeted to book industry stakeholders.
  3. Multiple branded products and services are clearly presented.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  5. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain age matches business claims.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies such as Bootstrap for responsive design, FontAwesome for icons, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. It uses asynchronous JavaScript loading and ES modules, indicating a contemporary front-end architecture. Hosting is managed by Anexia, a reputable provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO meta tags present. Accessibility features are basic and could be improved. The site lacks a detected CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Technical risks include missing DNSSEC and security headers, which could impact security and trust. Overall, the infrastructure supports business operations effectively but has room for modernization and security hardening.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium29 findingsView report
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