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Security report for sn-cz2027.eu

Sächsische Aufbaubank · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.sn-cz2027.eu represents the official Interreg Sachsen - Tschechien 2021-2027 program, a European Union funded initiative supporting cross-border cooperation projects between Saxony (Germany) and the Czech Republic. The site is managed by the Sächsische Aufbaubank and provides comprehensive information, project details, event calendars, and application guidance for stakeholders. The platform targets project applicants, beneficiaries, and interested parties in regional development and cooperation. Technically, the website is built on modern web standards with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and uses Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious visitor tracking. It is mobile optimized and features a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and client-side form validation, though HTTP security headers and incident response information are not visibly published. WHOIS data is unavailable due to EURid privacy policies for .eu domains, which is typical and justified for official entities. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its governmental and non-profit mission.

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

5 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 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. 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"

  4. 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
72
Security headers
40
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The Interreg Sachsen - Tschechien program operates as a publicly funded EU initiative facilitating territorial cooperation and regional development. Its market position is that of an official government-backed program with significant EU funding (approx. 152.3 million euros). The business model revolves around grant management, project support, and stakeholder engagement. The target customers are public institutions, NGOs, and organizations involved in cross-border projects. The website reflects a medium-sized entity with consistent branding and clear communication channels. Partnerships include EU bodies and regional authorities. Growth indicators include active event calendars and project calls. The program's ecosystem is focused on fostering innovation, sustainability, education, and cooperation in the border region.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS usage and a cookie consent banner that allows granular user control, indicating GDPR compliance. Client-side validation is implemented on contact forms to reduce input errors. However, the absence of visible HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No security.txt or incident response contact information is published, which could enhance transparency and vulnerability management. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security measures are adequate for a public information site but could be strengthened to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident response contact information.
  3. Add explicit incident response and security policy documentation accessible from the website.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with WCAG standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sächsische Aufbaubank
Description
Das Programm Interreg Sachsen – Tschechien 2021-2027 unterstützt grenzübergreifende Kooperationsprojekte zur Weiterentwicklung der sächsisch-tschechischen Grenzregion mit EU-Fördermitteln von rund 152,3 Millionen Euro.
Key services
Förderung von Kooperationsprojekten, Information und Beratung für Antragsteller, Veranstaltungsorganisation, Projektmanagement und Kommunikation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, Lazy Loading Images
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular settings
  • Form input validation on client side

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

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 in German language.
  2. No WHOIS data available due to EURid privacy policy for .eu domains.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with granular controls.
  4. Contact form collects standard contact data with validation.
  5. Social media presence limited to YouTube channel.
  6. No visible security.txt or incident response info.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in HTML content.
  8. Website uses Matomo for analytics with privacy considerations.
  9. Content is relevant to EU cross-border cooperation program.
  10. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and appears to be built on the MODX CMS platform (inferred from form and URL patterns). It employs lazy loading for images to optimize performance and uses Matomo analytics for privacy-friendly tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and clear navigation. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. SEO is supported by canonical links, alternate hreflang tags, and meta tags. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were observed. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with opportunities for security and accessibility enhancements.
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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