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Security report for pdv.group

PDV GmbH · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PDV Group is a medium-sized German company specializing in E-Government software and IT services for public sector institutions including federal, state, and municipal administrations. The group consists of PDV GmbH and its subsidiaries CC e-gov GmbH, regisafe GmbH, and adKOMM GmbH, offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital solutions for document management, process automation, and digital transformation in public administration. Their market position is strong with over 30 years of experience and a focus on usability, interoperability, and compliance with E-Government laws. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap. The site is mobile-optimized, well-structured, and uses HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and security headers are not explicitly detected, indicating room for improvement in security hardening. No forms collecting personal data were found on the homepage, and cookie consent is implemented properly. From a security perspective, the domain registration is consistent and legitimate, with no suspicious patterns. The website lacks explicit published security policies or incident response contacts, which could be enhanced to improve trust and compliance. Privacy compliance is good with a clear privacy policy and cookie banner. No social media or email contacts are publicly listed, but a clear phone contact is provided. Overall, the website and business demonstrate a professional and trustworthy presence with a solid technical foundation. Strategic improvements in security headers, DNSSEC, and published security policies would further strengthen their security posture and compliance standing.

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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. 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"

  2. 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

  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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  • 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
72
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
57

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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Leaked records that mention pdv.group, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

PDV Group operates in the niche market of digital transformation for public administration in Germany. Their competitive advantage lies in a unique portfolio of E-Government solutions tailored for federal, state, and municipal clients, backed by decades of experience. The business model focuses on B2B software sales, consulting, implementation, and support services. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, service contracts, and training. The target customers are government institutions requiring compliant and interoperable digital solutions. The group ecosystem includes multiple subsidiaries specializing in complementary products, enhancing cross-selling opportunities. Growth indicators include a broad customer base (764 institutions) and continuous portfolio development incorporating emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. Partnerships appear internal within the group; no external partners were identified. The company maintains a professional online presence with career opportunities, indicating ongoing expansion and talent acquisition.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, which is a fundamental security requirement. The domain is protected with clientTransferProhibited status, reducing risk of unauthorized transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a missed opportunity to secure DNS integrity. No security headers such as Content Security Policy or HSTS were detected, which could mitigate common web attacks. There is no visible security policy or incident response information published, limiting transparency and preparedness communication. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which is a best practice for responsible vulnerability management. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the frontend. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by implementing DNSSEC, security headers, and publishing security policies and incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Create and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Consider adding visible company contact emails and social media links to improve communication channels and trust signals.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PDV GmbH
Description
Die PDV Group ist ein Unternehmensverbund der PDV GmbH, der CC e-gov GmbH, der regisafe GmbH und der adKOMM GmbH. Sie sind erfahrene Softwarehersteller und IT-Dienstleister, spezialisiert auf E-Government und Digitalisierung der öffentlichen Verwaltung in Deutschland. Sie bieten Softwareprodukte und Services zur digitalen Aktenführung, Vorgangsbearbeitung und Prozessautomatisierung für Ministerien, Länder und Kommunen.
Key services
E-Government software solutions, Digital document and records management, Process automation for public administration, Consulting and implementation services, Training and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, FancyBox, TYPO3 CMS
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional and focused on E-Government digital solutions.
  3. Clear company and subsidiary information provided.
  4. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
  5. No visible forms collecting personal data on homepage.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. No social media links detected.
  8. No email addresses explicitly listed on homepage.
  9. Phone contact number clearly displayed in footer and side navbar.
  10. No terms of service page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a mature and widely used content management system, ensuring a stable and extensible platform. Frontend technologies include jQuery, Bootstrap, and FontAwesome, providing responsive design and rich UI components. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets efficiently, though performance is moderate and could be optimized further. Mobile optimization is good with responsive layouts and navigation. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, enhancing social sharing and search engine visibility. Accessibility is basic but present, with skip links and semantic HTML elements. Hosting details are limited but the registrar is reputable. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with opportunities for performance and security enhancements.
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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