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Security report for nanodiag.de

NanodiagBW · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

NanodiagBW is a German innovation cluster focused on advancing nanopore technology for epigenetic analysis related to major diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. Supported by government funding through the Clusters4Future initiative, it unites universities, research institutions, and companies to accelerate technology transfer and commercialization. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, multilingual support, and comprehensive content about their mission, projects, and network. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and uses privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo). Security posture is strong with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-branded, and compliant with GDPR requirements.

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

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 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

  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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
61

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

NanodiagBW occupies a strategic position as a government-backed innovation cluster in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors. Its business model centers on collaborative research and technology transfer, leveraging partnerships with academic and industry stakeholders. The cluster benefits from substantial funding and a clear mandate to foster regional innovation. Its target audience includes researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners. The presence of detailed progress reports and active social media channels indicates a transparent and engaged organization. The cluster's growth potential is supported by its integration into the national Clusters4Future framework and its focus on cutting-edge nanopore diagnostics.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent, and use of Matomo analytics which respects user privacy. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly configured and should be implemented to enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no published security policy or incident response contact, which could improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but can be strengthened with additional headers and formal policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and provide incident response contact information.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Maintain transparency on data retention policies related to analytics and cookies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
NanodiagBW
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NanodiagBW
Description
NanodiagBW is an innovation network combining universities, research institutions, and companies to advance nanopore technology for analyzing epigenetic factors related to diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. It focuses on transferring excellent research into new products and applications.
Key services
Nanopore technology research, Epigenetic factor analysis, Technology transfer, Collaborative projects, Networking and events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Modern Events Calendar Lite, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent, Polylang (multilingual), EWWW Image Optimizer (WebP support)
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • 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
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, Elfsight Social Media Feed
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong focus on nanopore technology and epigenetics research.
  3. Good use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. Social media presence on Twitter (X), YouTube, and LinkedIn.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. Professional design and clear navigation structure.
  8. Hosting on Hetzner with appropriate DNS configuration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, supported by jQuery and several plugins for events, cookie consent, and multilingual support. Hosting is provided by Hetzner, a reputable German provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices including structured data (JSON-LD) and Open Graph tags. The site uses WebP images for optimization and Matomo for analytics, indicating attention to privacy and performance. Technical risks are low but depend on maintaining plugin updates and improving security headers. The site is well-structured and professionally maintained.
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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