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Security report for serviceportal-zuhause-im-alter.de

Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.serviceportal-zuhause-im-alter.de is an official German government service portal managed by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend. It provides comprehensive information, programs, and resources related to age-appropriate housing, social services, neighborhood help, and funding projects for older adults. The portal targets seniors, caregivers, municipalities, and community organizations, positioning itself as a trusted and authoritative source in the social services sector. The content is well-structured, professionally designed, and accessible, supporting a broad audience with clear navigation and accessibility tools such as ReadSpeaker.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

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. 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.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

  3. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
100
Security headers
65
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
69

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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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The portal operates as a government information and support platform, focusing on social welfare and housing for the elderly. It leverages partnerships with government entities and community organizations to disseminate knowledge and promote inclusive living environments. The business model is non-commercial, funded by the federal ministry, emphasizing public service and social impact. The site demonstrates consistent branding aligned with the ministry and maintains a strong trust profile through transparent privacy and cookie policies. Its market position is unique as a government-backed resource in the aging and social services domain.

Security posture

The website employs standard security practices including HTTPS, cookie consent with opt-in mechanisms, and anonymized analytics via Matomo. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The security posture is adequate for a government informational site but could be improved by implementing security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding a vulnerability disclosure channel to enhance transparency and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Include direct contact information for security incidents or data protection officer details.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend
Description
Das Serviceportal bietet Informationen und Programme rund um altersgerechtes Wohnen, Nachbarschaftshilfe, soziale Dienstleistungen und Förderprojekte für ältere Menschen in Deutschland.
Key services
Informationen zu Programmen und Fördermöglichkeiten, Praxisbeispiele und Publikationen, Werkzeugkasten für Nachbarschaftsprojekte, Aktuelle Meldungen und Veranstaltungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 3.2.1, Bootstrap, Matomo Analytics, ReadSpeaker webReader
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism with opt-in/out
  • Anonymization of IP addresses in analytics
  • No cookies set without consent
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by base href https://)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German government service portal focused on aging and senior living.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and standard web technologies.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  8. No advertising networks detected beyond Matomo analytics.
  9. Accessibility features such as ReadSpeaker and keyboard navigation present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS with Bootstrap and jQuery, indicating a mature and stable technology stack. It uses Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics and ReadSpeaker for accessibility. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement by optimizing asset delivery and caching. The technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and modern performance optimizations.
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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