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Security report for picotours.de

picotours GmbH · Hospitality · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

picotours GmbH is a specialized travel company focusing on sustainable and immersive travel experiences in Portugal, Madeira, the Azores, the Cape Verde Islands, and São Tomé & Príncipe. With approximately 17 years of experience and a TourCert CSR certification, the company emphasizes ecological, economic, and social responsibility in its offerings. The website reflects a professional and user-friendly platform that supports both group and individual travel bookings, with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Technically, the website is built on the Contao Open Source CMS and leverages modern web technologies such as jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and GLightbox. Hosting is provided by netcup, as inferred from the DNS nameservers. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, although some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism and detailed privacy policies aligned with GDPR requirements. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, the absence of certain security headers and a formal incident response contact are areas for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and credible online presence suitable for its business domain.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 100 · High
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

6 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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 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 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. 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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  • Exposed services
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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
82
Security headers
60
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
48
Average
56

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 picotours.de, 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

picotours GmbH occupies a niche market in sustainable tourism, targeting environmentally conscious travelers interested in Portugal and nearby island destinations. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing experience, local partnerships, and CSR certification, which appeals to a growing segment of eco-aware customers. The business model centers on curated travel experiences, including guided tours and family vacations, supported by personalized customer service and expert local knowledge. Revenue streams likely include travel package sales, activity bookings, and ancillary services such as shuttle transport. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including local guides and accommodation providers, enhancing its market position and customer trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and a well-implemented cookie consent framework that respects user privacy and GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were found. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of a published incident response or security contact email represent gaps in the security framework. The use of Google Tag Manager and external services is disclosed transparently, and data transfers to third countries (e.g., USA) are clearly communicated with user consent options. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business scale but could be strengthened to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security or incident response contact email to improve transparency and readiness for vulnerability reporting.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect any changes in data processing or third-party integrations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
picotours GmbH
Description
Nachhaltig Reisen und Wandern in Portugal, Madeira, Azoren, Kapverden und São Tomé & Príncipe mit geführten Kleingruppen oder individuell. Fokus auf nachhaltigem Tourismus, familiären Strukturen und Unterstützung der einheimischen Wirtschaft.
Key services
Geführte Kleingruppenreisen, Individuelle Wanderreisen, Familienurlaub, Aktivitäten und Touren, Beratung und Buchung
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Tag Manager, GLightbox, jQuery UI, Contao CMS
Frameworks
Contao Open Source CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of HTTPS
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in provided scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on sustainable and responsible tourism.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Clear contact information and business transparency.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CMS.
  7. No security headers detected in provided data; potential area for improvement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Contao CMS platform, utilizing jQuery, jQuery UI, GLightbox for lightbox functionality, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tags. The hosting provider is netcup, as indicated by the DNS nameservers. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data in JSON-LD format for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with preloading of key assets and fonts. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with more ARIA roles and keyboard navigation aids. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience with room for 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.

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