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Security report for pflegeberatung.de

compass private pflegeberatung GmbH · Healthcare · Germany

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

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

pflegeberatung.de is a German healthcare information portal operated by compass private pflegeberatung GmbH, focusing on elder care and nursing services. The website offers comprehensive information, a search platform for care providers, and guidance for individuals and families navigating care situations. It targets a broad audience including care recipients and their relatives within Germany. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, hosted likely by NetCologne, and integrates modern tools such as Google Tag Manager and a chatbot for enhanced user interaction. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides a professional user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a detailed cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, it lacks explicit published security policies or incident response contacts, which could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong security posture with no detected vulnerabilities or suspicious elements, supporting its credibility and trustworthiness in the healthcare sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

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. 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
77
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
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 pflegeberatung.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

The business operates as an important entity in the German healthcare sector, providing essential information and services related to nursing and elder care. Its market position is solid, supported by a professional online presence and integration with the parent company compass private pflegeberatung GmbH. Revenue streams likely include service facilitation and consulting. The target customers are care-dependent individuals and their families. The company maintains partnerships and related domains to support login and contact functionalities. Growth indicators include active content updates and social media engagement. The business model focuses on information dissemination and service facilitation rather than direct care provision.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy and GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a compliance gap. Security headers were not explicitly detected in the provided data, suggesting room for enhancement. The integration of third-party analytics and chatbot services is managed with user consent. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could benefit from formalized policies and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user data protection.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including abuse and security email addresses.
  3. Implement and advertise a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Maintain transparency on data retention policies related to analytics and user data.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
compass private pflegeberatung GmbH
Description
Das Pflege Service Portal bietet Informationen und Hilfestellungen für Pflegesituationen sowie eine Pflegesuche für Betreuungsangebote, Pflegedienste und Hilfsangebote vor Ort.
Key services
Pflegesuche, Pflegeberatung, Informationen zu Pflegeleistungen und Pflegeanspruch, Beratung und Planung, Selbsttests und Neuigkeiten zu Pflegethemen
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Tag Manager, Chatbase chatbot
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in for non-essential cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Marketing tools
Chatbase chatbot
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 comprehensive and professionally presented in German language.
  3. Strong focus on providing detailed information and services related to elder care and nursing.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with granular options and clear explanations.
  5. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and integration of Google Tag Manager and chatbot for enhanced user experience.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact form is available on a related domain.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram is evident.
  10. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable technical foundation. Hosting is likely provided by NetCologne, a reputable German provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and a third-party chatbot for user engagement, reflecting modern digital maturity. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through meta tags and structured navigation. Technical risks are minimal, but the absence of explicit security headers and formal security documentation suggests opportunities for modernization and risk mitigation.
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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