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Security report for sportstiftung-berlin.org

Sportstiftung Berlin · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and Network security.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Sportstiftung Berlin is a well-established non-profit foundation focused on promoting youth sports and supporting athletes in their career and vocational development post-sports. The organization operates primarily within Berlin, Germany, and has been active since 2005. Their website provides clear information about their mission, donation options, and contact details, reflecting a transparent and community-oriented approach. Technically, the site is built on the cm4all CMS platform, hosted likely via Strato, and uses older JavaScript libraries which may pose security risks. The site is mobile-optimized and includes basic accessibility features. Security posture is moderate with cookie consent implemented and no visible sensitive data exposure, but lacks modern security headers and DNSSEC. Privacy compliance is good with a dedicated privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from technical and security updates.

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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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. 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
20
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
61

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 foundation occupies a niche in the non-profit sports sector, targeting young athletes and sports promotion in Berlin. Its business model relies on donations and grants, facilitated through bank transfers and PayPal. The organization maintains partnerships with donation platforms like betterplace.org, enhancing fundraising capabilities. The website content and structure support clear communication with stakeholders and donors. The lack of social media presence or extensive marketing tools suggests a focus on traditional community engagement rather than digital marketing. The foundation's longevity and consistent domain registration support its credibility and stable market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. It uses HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, and the use of outdated JavaScript libraries introduce potential vulnerabilities. No incident response or security policy information is published, which may limit transparency in security governance. The site does not expose sensitive data or forms that collect personal information on the main page, reducing immediate risk. Recommendations include updating libraries, enabling DNSSEC, and adding security headers to enhance protection.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Update all JavaScript libraries to current secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet modern standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sportstiftung Berlin
Description
Förderung des Sports und der Berufsbildung, insbesondere Förderung von Talenten im Kinder- und Jugendsport sowie Unterstützung beim Einstieg in das Berufsleben nach der sportlichen Karriere.
Key services
Förderung sportlicher Karrieren, Berufsbildung nach sportlicher Karriere, Unterstützung durch Stiftungen und Förderungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.7, Prototype.js 1.7.3, cm4all widgets, Font Awesome 4, Photoswipe 4.1.2
Frameworks
cm4all CMS framework
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
strato-editor.com pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a non-profit sports foundation focused on youth sports and vocational support in Berlin.
  2. Content is in German with some English environment settings.
  3. Clear donation options with bank details and PayPal link.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy present, indicating GDPR awareness.
  5. Use of older JavaScript libraries may pose security risks.
  6. No visible forms collecting personal data on the main page.
  7. No social media links detected.
  8. Hosting and CMS technology identified as cm4all and Strato-related.
  9. No terms of service page found.
  10. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the cm4all CMS platform with a tech stack including jQuery 1.7 and Prototype.js 1.7.3, which are outdated and may pose security risks. Hosting appears to be via Strato, with resources loaded from strato-editor.com. The site uses Font Awesome 4 for icons and Photoswipe 4.1.2 for photo galleries. Performance is moderate with basic SEO and accessibility features. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. Technical debt is evident in the use of legacy libraries and lack of modern security headers. Modernization opportunities include updating libraries, improving security configurations, and enhancing SEO and accessibility compliance.
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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  1. 61/100Medium28 findingsView report
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