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Security report for praxisbedarf-aerzteverlag.de

Deutscher Ärzteverlag · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Deutscher Ärzteverlag operates an e-commerce platform specializing in medical practice supplies, diagnostic equipment, medical literature, and related products targeted primarily at doctors and practice owners in Germany. The website presents a professional and well-structured online shop with clear navigation and a focus on healthcare retail. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Usercentrics for cookie consent management, likely built on the Shopware CMS platform. The site is mobile-optimized and uses HTTPS, ensuring secure communications. However, there is a lack of visible privacy policy and terms of service pages, which are critical for compliance and user trust. Security headers are not evident, and no explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, indicating room for improvement in security posture. Overall, the site is functional, professional, and trustworthy but could enhance compliance and security transparency.

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

3 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 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
72
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
72

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

The company targets a niche market of healthcare professionals requiring specialized practice supplies and literature, positioning itself as a trusted supplier in the German healthcare retail sector. Its business model is direct e-commerce sales with a focus on quality and service. The presence of detailed product categories and manufacturer listings suggests a broad product catalog. The company benefits from a clear brand identity and consistent website branding. While no direct partnerships or subsidiaries are identified, the use of reputable third-party services like Usercentrics and Google Tag Manager supports its operational maturity. Growth potential lies in expanding digital compliance and security features to strengthen customer confidence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No security policy or incident response contacts are published, limiting transparency and preparedness for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The site would benefit from implementing security best practices and publishing vulnerability disclosure information to improve trust and compliance with GDPR and related regulations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the website footer or main navigation.
  2. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain compliance and improve user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Deutscher Ärzteverlag
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutscher Ärzteverlag
Description
Der Online-Shop für Ärzte u. Praxisinhaber ✓ Praxisbedarf u. -ausstattung, Med. Fachbücher ✓ Diagnostik, Kunst uvm. ✓ Top Service & beste Qualität.
Key services
Sale of practice supplies, Medical books, Diagnostic equipment, Practice IT products, Patient education materials
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics Consent Management, SVG icons, Responsive design
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent via Usercentrics
  • No visible exposed sensitive data

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is professional and targeted at medical professionals
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via Usercentrics
  5. Contact phone number is clearly displayed in header
  6. No email addresses or physical addresses found in the provided content
  7. Uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking
  8. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure
  9. No explicit security headers detected in HTML content
  10. Site appears to be built on Shopware platform
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front end with SVG icons and responsive design techniques. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and event tracking, and Usercentrics manages cookie consent, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. The CMS appears to be Shopware, a popular e-commerce platform, which provides a solid foundation but requires proper configuration for security headers and compliance pages. Performance is moderate with deferred JavaScript loading. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security configurations to reduce technical debt and enhance operational 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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