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Security report for qualitype.de

qualitype GmbH · Technology · Germany

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

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

qualitype GmbH is a German-based software company specializing in digital laboratory processes, with over 20 years of international experience. Their core offerings include the award-winning LIMS and Lab Execution System SAMPLES, software solutions for laboratory devices compliant with IVDR, quality monitoring systems, and forensic software through their subsidiary Qualitype Forensics GmbH. The company targets laboratories, biotech, forensic institutions, and medical device manufacturers, positioning itself as a trusted partner with a strong focus on quality and innovation. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap, offering a responsive and professional user experience. The site implements GDPR-compliant cookie management with granular user consent options and maintains good SEO and accessibility standards. While HTTPS is enforced, the site could improve by adding explicit security headers and publishing incident response information. From a security perspective, qualitype GmbH demonstrates a mature posture with ISO 9001:2015 certification and active participation in the German cybersecurity alliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. Overall, the website and business present a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance, with a solid technical foundation and clear business focus. Strategic enhancements in security headers and incident response communication would further strengthen their security posture.

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
30
Email security
82
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
55

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 qualitype.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
25
Employees
0
Customers
23
Third parties
2
Weak passwords
40%

6 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

qualitype GmbH operates in a specialized niche within the technology sector, focusing on laboratory and forensic software solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in deep domain expertise spanning IT, biology, mathematics, forensics, and physics, enabling tailored software products and consulting services. The company leverages partnerships within the Molecular Diagnostics Group and maintains a subsidiary dedicated to forensic solutions, expanding their market reach. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, consulting, and outsourcing services. The presence of ISO certification and cybersecurity alliance membership signals a commitment to quality and security, appealing to regulated industries. Growth indicators include active event participation and product innovation such as AI integration readiness. The company’s digital presence is well-aligned with its business model, supporting lead generation and customer engagement.

Security posture

qualitype GmbH exhibits a solid security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent management, and ISO 9001:2015 certification. The website does not expose sensitive data and uses secure forms via the Powermail extension. However, the lack of HTTP security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) and absence of publicly available incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure policies represent gaps. GDPR compliance is evident through detailed privacy and cookie policies. The company’s participation in the Allianz für Cybersicherheit reflects a proactive security culture. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Enhancing security headers and publishing a security.txt file would improve transparency and incident readiness, reducing potential business risks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Publish an incident response contact email or security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy incorporating automated monitoring, penetration testing, and employee security awareness training.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
qualitype GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
qualitype GmbH
Description
Die qualitype GmbH ist Ihr Software-Partner für digitale Laborprozesse. Wir entwickeln spezialisierte Produkte und setzen individuelle Softwareprojekte um. Kernkompetenzen liegen in Labormanagement, Qualitätsmonitoring sowie Softwareentwicklung für Laborgeräte und Medizinprodukte.
Key services
LIMS and Lab Execution System SAMPLES, Software for laboratory devices and IVDR-compliant products, Quality monitoring systems, Forensic software solutions, Consulting and outsourcing in software development and quality management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure forms with CSRF tokens (Powermail extension)

Analytics and tracking

Services
LinkedIn Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Analytics
Marketing tools
LinkedIn Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German with English alternate.
  3. Strong focus on laboratory software and forensic solutions.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed categories and user control.
  5. Multiple social media channels are linked and active.
  6. No visible security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced.
  7. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. ISO 9001:2015 certification prominently displayed.
  9. Active participation in German cybersecurity alliance.
  10. Contact information is complete and clearly presented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging jQuery and Bootstrap for frontend functionality and responsiveness. The meta tags and Open Graph data are well-structured, supporting SEO and social media sharing. Cookie management is implemented with a detailed consent mechanism, reflecting GDPR compliance. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in loading times and accessibility. The absence of explicit security headers is a technical risk. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a clear navigation structure. Technical debt appears low, but modernization opportunities include adopting HTTP security headers and enhancing accessibility compliance.
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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