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Security report for netcup.de

netcup GmbH · Technology · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

netcup GmbH is a reputable German web hosting provider specializing in web hosting, dedicated servers, VPS, and domain registration services. Established in 2008, the company serves a broad audience of businesses and private customers primarily in Germany and Europe. The website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies such as Vue.js and Nuxt.js, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Security is a key focus, evidenced by ISO 27001 certification, robust HTTPS implementation, and comprehensive security headers. Privacy compliance is strong with clear GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, netcup demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity.

Scanned

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
100
Security headers
90
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
81

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

netcup holds a solid position in the German hosting market, leveraging a B2B and B2C business model. Their competitive advantage lies in offering a broad range of hosting solutions with strong security and compliance postures. The company maintains transparent contact channels and certifications that enhance customer trust. Their marketing ecosystem includes Google Analytics and Tag Manager, supporting moderate user tracking with privacy compliance. The company’s growth is supported by consistent branding and a clear focus on technology and telecommunications sectors.

Security posture

The security posture of netcup is robust, with enforced HTTPS, security headers, and ISO 27001 certification. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The presence of captcha on forms reduces automated abuse risks. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident response readiness. Overall, the company demonstrates a mature security culture aligned with industry best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a public vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to enhance transparency.
  2. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  3. Enhance incident response documentation and make it publicly accessible.
  4. Continue monitoring and improving security headers and SSL configurations.
  5. Invest in ongoing security awareness and training to maintain a strong security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
netcup GmbH
VAT number
DE 247 591 099
Registration number
HRB 720 486
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
netcup GmbH
Description
netcup GmbH is a German-based company providing web hosting, server solutions, and domain registration services primarily targeting businesses and private customers in Germany and Europe.
Key services
Webhosting, Dedicated Servers, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Domain Registration
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Tailwind CSS, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Google Fonts, Friendly Captcha
Frameworks
Vue.js, Nuxt.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Captcha integration on forms
  • ISO 27001 certification

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, comprehensive, and well-structured.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  5. Clear contact and business information enhancing trust.
  6. Security posture is strong with ISO 27001 certification and proper security headers.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern tech stack including Vue.js and Nuxt.js, supported by Tailwind CSS for styling. Performance is optimized with fast loading times and excellent mobile responsiveness. The use of Friendly Captcha enhances form security. The site shows good SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured data. Accessibility is well addressed, though continuous improvements can be made. Hosting appears to be managed internally or via netcup’s own infrastructure, ensuring control over technical operations. Overall, the technical implementation supports a reliable and scalable online presence.
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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