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Security report for profilschmiede.de

die profilschmiede GmbH & Co. KG · Technology · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

die profilschmiede GmbH & Co. KG is a Cologne-based full-service agency specializing in web design, print production, hosting, social media, SEO, and consulting services. Established in 2000, the company targets businesses and associations seeking integrated digital and print solutions. Their market position is that of a trusted regional internet agency with over two decades of experience. Technically, the website employs a traditional tech stack including MooTools, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and eTracker, with moderate performance and basic mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA integration, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR considerations. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and business-focused with no signs of suspicious activity or adult content.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

7 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

    • 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  3. 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';…

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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
60
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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 operates in the technology sector as a small-sized full-service digital and print agency. Their business model revolves around providing end-to-end services from consulting and design to hosting and marketing. The target customer segment includes businesses and associations primarily in the Cologne region. The company demonstrates consistent branding and trust indicators such as structured data, social media presence, and comprehensive contact information. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries from the data provided. The agency leverages multiple analytics tools to monitor and optimize their digital presence, indicating a data-driven approach to business growth.

Security posture

The website shows a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, the absence of common security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. Incident response and security policy documentation are not found, which could be improved to enhance readiness and transparency. Overall, the security culture appears cautious but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Develop and publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly update JavaScript libraries and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance mobile optimization and accessibility to improve user experience across devices.
  5. Maintain and regularly review privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
die profilschmiede GmbH & Co. KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
die profilschmiede GmbH & Co. KG
Description
die profilschmiede is a full-service agency offering web design, print production, hosting, social media, SEO, and consulting services primarily for businesses and associations.
Key services
Webdesign, Print production, Consulting, Programming, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, MooTools, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Analytics, Hotjar, eTracker
Frameworks
MooTools
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS with Google Analytics anonymize IP
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, eTracker
Marketing tools
Hotjar, eTracker
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 professional and business-focused on web and print services.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided and consistent across multiple locations.
  4. Privacy and legal pages are present and appear comprehensive.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and tracking tools with privacy considerations.
  6. No security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No evidence of adult or questionable content.
  8. Domain WHOIS data is limited due to DENIC policies but consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a classic tech stack with MooTools JavaScript framework, supplemented by Google Analytics, Hotjar, and eTracker for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is served over HTTPS with anonymized IP tracking for privacy. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. The site lacks a detected CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The technical implementation is stable but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security practices 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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