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Security report for pwc.de

PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft · Finance · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (PwC Germany) is a leading professional services firm, part of the global PwC network, offering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive service descriptions, clear navigation, and strong branding consistent with a Big Four accounting firm. The target audience includes businesses and professionals seeking high-quality financial and consulting services. Technically, the site leverages Adobe Experience Manager CMS, modern JavaScript libraries, and Akamai CDN for performance and scalability. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, CSRF protections, and use of security libraries, though explicit security headers should be verified and maintained. Privacy compliance is robust with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and business credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

2 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.

    • 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. 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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  • 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
78

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention pwc.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1,241
Employees
0
Customers
1,241
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
5%

15 subdomains affected

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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

PwC Germany holds a strong market position as part of the Big Four, serving diverse sectors including finance, technology, and consulting. Their business model focuses on delivering professional services such as audit, tax advisory, cyber security, and digital transformation. The company targets medium to large enterprises and public sector clients. The website's extensive linked domains indicate a broad partnership and service ecosystem. Growth indicators include digital innovation services and sustainability consulting. The firm maintains a consistent brand and leverages global PwC resources, enhancing competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and CSRF tokens implemented in forms. Use of Purify.js suggests input sanitization efforts. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. Security headers appear to be present or implied, though explicit confirmation is recommended. Incident response contacts are not explicitly found on the site, which could be improved. GDPR compliance is evident, and ISO 27001 certification is indicated, reflecting strong information security management. Overall, the security maturity is high with room for minor enhancements in transparency and header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and explicitly implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure contacts to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate emerging vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance visibility of data protection officer contact details and privacy compliance statements.
  5. Continue investing in performance optimization and mobile accessibility improvements.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Description
We unite expertise and tech so you can outthink, outpace and outperform.
Key services
Audit & Assurance, Tax Consulting, Cyber Security, Cloud & Digital, Deal Advisory, Forensic Services, Finance Transformation, Sustainability Consulting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe DTM (Dynamic Tag Management), Piwik Pro Analytics, Handlebars.js, Purify.js, JW Player
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager
Platforms
Akamai CDN
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSRF tokens in forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security libraries like Purify.js

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik Pro, Adobe DTM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik Pro
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation.
  2. Strong corporate branding and consistent design.
  3. Comprehensive service offerings detailed in navigation.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or security misconfigurations detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager CMS, integrating modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Handlebars.js, and Purify.js for templating and security. Analytics are managed via Piwik Pro and Adobe DTM, indicating advanced tracking capabilities. Hosting and CDN services are provided by Akamai, supporting global performance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential for further optimization. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional and scalable web presence.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 74/100Medium26 findingsView report
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