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Security report for sovd-bbg.de

Sozialverband Deutschland e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Sozialverband Deutschland e.V., Landesverband Berlin-Brandenburg, is a well-established non-profit social association focused on social advocacy, counseling, and political engagement for socially disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities in the Berlin and Brandenburg region. The website serves as an information hub for members and the public, offering services such as social counseling, political representation, volunteer opportunities, and community events. The organization leverages a professional TYPO3 CMS platform with modern web technologies and privacy-conscious analytics (Matomo). The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and content relevant to its target audience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the website reflects a credible and trustworthy organization with a strong regional presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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

  2. 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';…

  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
72
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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 organization holds a significant market position as the oldest social association in Germany with over 100 years of experience, targeting socially vulnerable populations in Berlin-Brandenburg. Its business model is non-profit, relying on memberships, donations, and volunteer engagement. The website supports growth through clear calls to action for membership and volunteering, and maintains active social media channels to engage the community. The partnership ecosystem includes links to the national SoVD site and uses external services like Microsoft 365 for internal operations. The organization's strategic focus on social justice and political advocacy positions it as a key stakeholder in regional social policy discussions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent via Klaro, and use of Matomo analytics which respects user privacy. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers suggests room for improvement in transparency and defense-in-depth. The organization should consider publishing a security policy, incident response information, and implementing additional HTTP security headers to enhance trust and resilience. GDPR compliance is well addressed through privacy and cookie policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Enhance transparency by publishing data protection officer contact details and data retention policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sozialverband Deutschland e.V.
Description
Der Sozialverband Deutschland informiert Sie über die Serviceleistungen und hält Sie über aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Sozialpolitik und auf dem Gebiet des Sozialrechts auf dem Laufenden.
Key services
Sozialberatung, Politische Interessenvertretung, Ehrenamtliche Engagements, Mitgliedschaft und Spenden, Veranstaltungen und Publikationen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 3.6.0, Klaro Cookie Consent, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap (implied by navbar classes), TYPO3 CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

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 fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German language targeting Berlin-Brandenburg region.
  3. Strong focus on social advocacy, member services, and political engagement.
  4. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and privacy-respecting analytics Matomo.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with Klaro.
  6. No exposed emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via contact page.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. It uses jQuery 3.6.0 and Bootstrap framework for responsive design and UI components. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Analytics are handled by Matomo, a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics. Performance is moderate, with compressed CSS and JavaScript assets. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS servers indicate use of a third-party DNS provider. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly web presence.
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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