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Security report for stadtwerke-bonn.de

Stadtwerke Bonn · Energy · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB) is a large regional utility provider based in Germany, offering a comprehensive range of services including energy supply (electricity and gas), water, public transportation, waste management, and district heating. The company positions itself as a top local supplier with a strong commitment to sustainability and climate protection, targeting a broad audience including residential customers and families. Their business model integrates multiple utility and mobility services under the SWB brand, supported by several related domains and subsidiaries. Technically, the website is built on the TYPO3 CMS platform, employs modern web technologies such as JavaScript and Owl Carousel, and is hosted on reputable German infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with a good user experience and professional design. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements cookie consent mechanisms, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks publicly visible security policies and incident response contacts, which could be improved. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong privacy compliance and trustworthy business credibility.

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

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. 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. 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
77
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
75

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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Leaked records that mention stadtwerke-bonn.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
159
Employees
0
Customers
159
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
12%

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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

SWB holds a strong market position as a top local utility provider in Bonn, Germany, with diversified services spanning energy, water, transport, and waste management. Their competitive advantage lies in integrated service offerings and regional focus, supported by sustainability initiatives such as climate neutrality goals and the use of green energy products. The company targets residential and commercial customers seeking reliable and environmentally conscious utility services. The presence of multiple related domains indicates a broad partnership and subsidiary ecosystem, enhancing service delivery and brand reach. Growth indicators include active promotion of digital tools like product advisors and online mobility services. Strategic observations suggest SWB leverages its regional identity and sustainability commitments to maintain market leadership and customer trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a gap in transparency and readiness. Security headers were not explicitly identified, suggesting potential for enhancement. The use of reputable hosting and DNS providers adds to the security foundation. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated by publishing formal security documentation and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and configure security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Consider creating and publishing a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stadtwerke Bonn
Description
SWB Energie und Wasser ✓ ausgezeichnet als TOP-Lokalversorger ✓ exzellenter Service ✓ faire Tarife ✓ regionales Engagement & Klimaschutz
Key services
Energy supply (electricity, gas, regional green energy), Water supply, Public transportation services, Waste management and recycling, District heating (Fernwärme), Customer service and product advisory, Mobility solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery (implied by owl-carousel usage), Owl Carousel, Google Tag Manager (gtag), TYPO3 CMS
Frameworks
TYPO3
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
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Ads, Facebook Marketing, Hotjar
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 and relevant to a regional utility provider.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent requirements.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  5. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and standard web technologies.
  6. Multiple related domains indicate a broad service portfolio under the SWB brand.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript libraries including Owl Carousel for interactive elements and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integration. The site is hosted on NetCologne, a reputable German ISP, ensuring reliable performance and regional compliance. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. SEO best practices are observed with proper meta tags, canonical links, and structured data in JSON-LD format. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and script management. Overall, the technical setup supports the business goals effectively with room for modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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