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Security report for steinbeis-mediation.com

Steinbeis Beratungszentrum für Wirtschaftsmediation · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Steinbeis Beratungszentrum für Wirtschaftsmediation is a leading German institution specializing in mediation, conflict management, organizational development, and citizen participation, particularly in infrastructure projects. The organization offers comprehensive training, consulting services, and publishes a prominent industry magazine. Their market position is strong within Germany, supported by professional branding, awards, and a clear focus on high-conflict resolution scenarios. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates GDPR-compliant cookie management via Usercentrics. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes essential SEO and accessibility features, although some improvements in security headers and incident response transparency are recommended. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and privacy-conscious analytics configuration. However, the absence of WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which should be investigated further. No critical vulnerabilities or malicious content were detected. Overall, the website and business present a professional and trustworthy front with minor technical and compliance gaps. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and clarifying domain registration details to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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
62
Security headers
70
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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 organization operates in the government and non-profit sectors with a medium-sized footprint. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized expertise in mediation and conflict management, supported by a strong training program and industry publications. Revenue streams likely include consulting fees, training course fees, and publication sales. The target audience spans public and private sector clients requiring conflict resolution and organizational development services. Partnerships with training providers and industry publishers enhance their ecosystem. Growth indicators include recent awards and active content updates. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear contact channels and social media engagement.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate to good. HTTPS is properly implemented with anonymized IP tracking in analytics, and a consent management platform ensures GDPR compliance. However, the lack of explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) and absence of a public security policy or incident response contacts indicate room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The organization should enhance transparency around security practices and incident handling to strengthen its security culture and compliance posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response procedure accessible on the website.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure transparency and legitimacy.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide more detailed privacy and data retention disclosures.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Steinbeis Beratungszentrum für Wirtschaftsmediation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Steinbeis Beratungszentrum für Wirtschaftsmediation
Description
Das Steinbeis-Beratungszentrum Wirtschaftsmediation ist führend in Mediation, Konfliktmanagement, Bürgerbeteiligung und Organisationsentwicklung in Deutschland. Es bietet Ausbildung, Beratung und Fachpublikationen mit Schwerpunkt auf hoch eskalierenden Konfliktsituationen und Infrastrukturprojekten.
Key services
Mediation & Konfliktmanagement, Organisations- & Personalentwicklung, Bürgerbeteiligung & Akzeptanzkommunikation, Ausbildung in Mediation und Konfliktmanagement, Veröffentlichung der Fachzeitschrift „Die Mediation“
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Swiper.js, Usercentrics CMP, Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS with anonymized IP in Google Analytics
  • Consent management platform for cookies and third-party services
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management Platform
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 rich content in German and English.
  2. Uses TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend libraries.
  3. Includes GDPR-compliant cookie consent via Usercentrics.
  4. Clear contact details and multiple communication channels provided.
  5. No security policy or incident response info publicly available.
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  7. No signs of malicious or adult content.
  8. Good SEO and social media presence (YouTube, LinkedIn).
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, combined with modern frontend libraries like jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive elements. Usercentrics is integrated for cookie consent management, reflecting GDPR awareness. Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility compliance. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance tuning.
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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