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Rödl & Partner USA · Finance · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Rödl & Partner USA is a professional services firm specializing in accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting services tailored for foreign-owned businesses operating in the United States. The firm leverages its expertise as licensed German Steuerberater and Wirtschaftsprüfer, as well as Certified Public Accountants in the USA, to serve a niche market of international clients, particularly from German-speaking regions. Their market position is strong within this segment, supported by multiple US office locations and a comprehensive service portfolio including assurance, tax compliance, transaction services, and global mobility. Technically, the website is built on Microsoft SharePoint, indicating a mature enterprise-grade CMS platform. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security policies or incident response information. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of WHOIS data is noted but is common for privacy-protected domains and does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy. Overall, the website presents a credible and professional front for Rödl & Partner USA, with a solid technical foundation and good privacy compliance. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and accessibility would further strengthen their posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
67
Security headers
80
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
68

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 roedl.us, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Rödl & Partner USA operates as a specialized professional services firm targeting foreign-owned companies in the US, particularly those from German-speaking countries. Their competitive advantage lies in their dual licensing and deep understanding of both German and US accounting and tax regulations. The business model focuses on providing tailored consulting, assurance, and outsourcing services to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments. The firm maintains a network of offices across key US cities, supporting localized client engagement. Their partnership with GPSA and integration within the global Rödl & Partner network enhances their market reach and service capabilities. Growth indicators include recent office expansions and active career recruitment, signaling a healthy operational status.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is implemented, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. The use of Matomo analytics with disabled cookies and Do Not Track settings indicates a privacy-respecting approach. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies represent gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The site would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and enhancing transparency around security practices to improve trust and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance browser security.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Create and maintain a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and communication.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure they do not introduce vulnerabilities or privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Rödl & Partner USA
Description
We have specifically tailored our accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services to the unique needs of your foreign owned business in the United States of America.
Key services
Accounting, Auditing, Tax Consulting, Business Consulting, Assurance Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Transaction Services, Transfer Pricing, Global Mobility
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Microsoft SharePoint, jQuery 3.5.1, ASPxClientImageSlider, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
SharePoint CMS
Platforms
Windows Server (implied by SharePoint)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. No WHOIS data available, indicating privacy protection or registry limitation
  3. Professional services firm focused on accounting, auditing, and tax consulting for foreign businesses in the US
  4. Multiple US office locations listed with detailed pages
  5. Use of Microsoft SharePoint CMS and Matomo analytics
  6. Cookie consent banner present and privacy policy comprehensive
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  8. No exposed emails or phone numbers in the main HTML content
  9. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Microsoft SharePoint, a robust enterprise CMS platform, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. It uses jQuery 3.5.1 and DevExpress ASPxClientImageSlider for UI components, and Matomo for analytics, reflecting a modern but conservative tech stack focused on privacy. The site is mobile-optimized and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The technical debt appears low, but improvements in accessibility and security headers are recommended to align with current best practices and compliance requirements.
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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