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Security report for sevdesk.de

sevDesk · Technology · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

sevDesk is a leading German SaaS provider specializing in accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform offers comprehensive services including invoice creation, bookkeeping, customer and inventory management, positioning itself as a market leader in Germany. The website is professionally designed, localized in German, and targets primarily German-speaking markets such as Germany and Austria. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Webflow CMS, Cloudflare for DNS and CDN, Google Tag Manager, and New Relic for monitoring, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements robust cookie consent mechanisms, and uses security headers effectively, though it lacks explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure information. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong security posture with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, complemented by good privacy compliance and extensive use of analytics and marketing tools with user consent. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security incident contacts, adding a vulnerability disclosure policy, enhancing accessibility, and expanding direct contact information to further improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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. 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. 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
55
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
77

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
3,651
Employees
0
Customers
3,651
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
5%

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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

sevDesk operates in the technology sector, providing essential accounting software services via a SaaS model. Its market positioning as Germany's popular accounting software provider suggests strong competitive advantages, including localized features and integration capabilities. The business model focuses on subscription revenue from SMEs, with growth supported by partnerships and integrations with marketing and analytics platforms. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and leverages third-party services for marketing and user engagement. While direct contact details are limited, the presence of privacy and cookie policies, along with trust signals like ProvenExpert reviews, supports credibility. The absence of explicit certifications or public security accreditations indicates potential areas for business maturity enhancement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS and Content Security Policy. Cookie consent is granular and compliant with GDPR, supported by Cookiebot integration. Monitoring tools like New Relic are in use, indicating proactive performance and security oversight. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of published incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure policies represents a compliance gap and potential risk in incident handling readiness. The extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced by user consent mechanisms, though the tracking level is extensive. Overall, the security culture appears solid but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized security communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit incident response and security contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  4. Expand direct contact information including verified company emails and phone numbers for better user trust.
  5. Consider obtaining and displaying recognized security certifications to strengthen market credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
sevDesk
Description
Deutschlands beliebteste Buchhaltungssoftware: Rechnungen & Angebote erstellen, Buchhaltung erledigen, Kunden- & Lagerverwaltung u.v.m.
Key services
Invoice creation, Accounting management, Customer management, Inventory management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, New Relic, Cookiebot, Varify.io, Slick Carousel, Splide.js
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security monitoring tools (New Relic)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, Hubspot
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Appnexus, Criteo, Outbrain
Tracking pixels
Varify.io, Hotjar, Hubspot, TikTok
Marketing tools
Hubspot, Typeform
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  3. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools with clear consent.
  4. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content; contact primarily via forms.
  5. No explicit security incident response or vulnerability disclosure information published.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. Content is in German targeting German-speaking markets.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack centered around Webflow CMS, supported by Cloudflare for DNS and CDN services. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and New Relic for performance monitoring, indicating a well-instrumented infrastructure. The use of Cookiebot ensures GDPR-compliant cookie management. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. The site uses several JavaScript libraries such as Slick Carousel and Splide.js for UI components. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected. Hosting and DNS configurations are professional and stable. Technical risks are minimal but ongoing monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security and performance.
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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