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Security report for planetary-networks.eu

Planetary Networks GmbH · Technology · Germany

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

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Planetary Networks GmbH is a specialized hosting provider based in Berlin, Germany, with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality hosting, server, and groupware solutions. The company operates its own infrastructure across two Berlin data centers with direct peering at BCIX, emphasizing reliability and customer-centric service. Their offerings include virtual and dedicated servers, web hosting, email groupware based on Zimbra, backup solutions, and consulting services. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and good content quality. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.0.11, utilizing modern plugins such as Slider Revolution and Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie management. The hosting infrastructure is self-managed, indicating a mature technical setup. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization, though accessibility features could be improved. SEO practices are adequately implemented. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and employs cookie consent mechanisms. However, there is a lack of explicit security headers and no published security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 and TÜV attest to quality management and operational standards. Overall, the website and business demonstrate a solid security posture and compliance with GDPR, though improvements in security headers and incident response transparency are recommended. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

6 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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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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
62
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
50

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

Planetary Networks GmbH occupies a niche in the German hosting market, targeting both private and corporate clients who require reliable and high-quality hosting and server solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in owning and operating their own infrastructure with direct peering, enabling better performance and control. The business model focuses on service quality and customer trust rather than aggressive marketing, as evidenced by organic growth through referrals. Revenue streams likely include hosting packages, server rentals, groupware subscriptions, and consulting. The company maintains partnerships with data center providers and service vendors such as BCIX, Audriga, and Eshelter, enhancing their service ecosystem. The website content and certifications reinforce their market positioning as a trustworthy and quality-focused provider.

Security posture

The security maturity of Planetary Networks GmbH is moderate to good. The use of HTTPS and GDPR-compliant cookie management indicates awareness of essential security and privacy requirements. The presence of ISO 9001:2015 certification suggests formalized quality and process controls. However, the absence of HTTP security headers and published security policies or incident response procedures indicates areas for improvement. No direct contact emails for security or abuse reporting were found, which could hinder incident handling. The website does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the current analysis. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business size but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page including contact channels for security issues (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses).
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Planetary Networks GmbH
Description
Planetary Networks GmbH is a Berlin-based hosting provider offering high-quality hosting, server solutions, and groupware services. The company operates its own infrastructure in two Berlin data centers with direct peering at BCIX. It serves a range of clients from private individuals to large corporations with a focus on reliability and quality.
Key services
Hosting, Virtual and Dedicated Servers, Groupware (planetarymail based on Zimbra), Backup solutions, Consulting and infrastructure support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.0.11, PHP, jQuery 3.6.0, Slider Revolution 6.5.25, Borlabs Cookie plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent with Borlabs Cookie plugin
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins and libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie (consent management)
Transparency
basic

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 in German and professionally presented.
  3. Strong emphasis on quality hosting and customer service.
  4. Use of Borlabs Cookie plugin indicates GDPR compliance efforts.
  5. ISO 9001:2015 and TÜV certifications are prominently displayed.
  6. No direct email or phone contact found in the main HTML; contact form is primary contact method.
  7. Social media links present but mostly placeholders or generic URLs.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. No security headers detected in HTML source; potential area for improvement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with a stable version (6.0.11) and uses popular plugins like Slider Revolution for visual content and Borlabs Cookie for GDPR compliance. The hosting infrastructure is self-managed with presence in two Berlin data centers and direct peering at BCIX, indicating a robust network setup. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization. The site uses jQuery 3.6.0 and standard CSS stylesheets. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the HTML source. The technical setup is solid but could benefit from enhanced security headers and accessibility improvements to reduce technical debt and improve resilience.
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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