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Security report for stmwi-events.de

Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.stmwi-events.de serves as the official event portal for the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. It provides announcements and information about upcoming government-related events focused on economic and energy topics in Bavaria. The site targets citizens, businesses, and stakeholders interested in Bavarian economic policy and energy transition initiatives. The business model is that of a government entity providing public information and event coordination, positioning itself as a trusted and authoritative source within the regional government sector. Technically, the website is built on the Contao Open Source CMS platform and hosted by Alfahosting. It employs modern web standards including responsive design and HTTPS encryption, ensuring good mobile optimization and accessibility. The site structure is clear and professional, with integrated social media channels and links to official Bavarian government resources. However, some SEO and privacy compliance features such as cookie consent mechanisms and security headers could be improved. From a security perspective, the site benefits from HTTPS and absence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries. No advanced security policies or incident response contacts are published, and no vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are evident. The site does not appear to use tracking or advertising technologies, aligning with its government informational role. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by implementing additional security headers and privacy controls. The overall risk assessment is low given the official nature of the site, its consistent domain registration, and professional presentation. Strategic recommendations include adding cookie consent and privacy banners, publishing security policies, and enhancing security headers to improve compliance and trust. These steps will further strengthen the site's security and privacy posture while maintaining its role as a reliable government information portal.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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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  • Security score drift

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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
80
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
53

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 stmwi-events.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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 Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs operates as a key governmental institution in Bavaria, focusing on economic development and energy policy. Its event portal supports public engagement and transparency by announcing official events and initiatives. The ministry's market position is strong due to its governmental authority and regional influence. The business model centers on public service rather than commercial revenue, with partnerships such as Loc and Eve for event organization. The target audience includes local businesses, policymakers, and citizens interested in economic and energy topics. The ministry leverages official social media channels to extend its reach and engagement. Growth indicators include recurring events like the Bayerische Energietage, signaling ongoing active public communication. The partnership ecosystem is limited but strategic, focusing on event management and public outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, which could limit transparency in case of security incidents. The lack of cookie consent mechanisms may pose compliance risks under GDPR and related regulations. No tracking or advertising scripts reduce privacy risks. Overall, the site is secure for its informational purpose but would benefit from enhanced security policies and compliance features to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with EU regulations.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Consider creating and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update the CMS and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie
Description
Das Bayerische Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie informiert über aktuelle Veranstaltungen und Initiativen, insbesondere im Bereich Wirtschaft und Energie in Bayern.
Key services
Veranstaltungsankündigungen, Informationsbereitstellung zu Wirtschafts- und Energiefragen, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Contao CMS, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive design
Frameworks
Contao Open Source CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URLs and og:url using https)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official government event portal for the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  2. Content is in German and targeted at local/regional stakeholders and the public.
  3. No forms detected on the main page; event registration links redirect to subdomains.
  4. Social media presence is well integrated with official channels.
  5. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy found on this page.
  6. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information.
  7. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  8. Site uses Contao CMS and is hosted by Alfahosting.
  9. HTTPS is used consistently with canonical URLs and Open Graph tags.
  10. Contact information is complete and professional.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Contao Open Source CMS platform, which is a modern and flexible content management system suitable for government websites. Hosting is provided by Alfahosting, a reputable German hosting provider, as indicated by the nameservers. The site uses responsive design techniques and serves optimized images for different screen sizes, enhancing mobile usability. Meta tags and Open Graph data are properly implemented, supporting social media sharing and SEO basics. However, no advanced analytics or tracking scripts were detected, which aligns with privacy considerations but limits marketing insights. Performance appears moderate, with no explicit speed optimizations or CDN usage noted. Accessibility is addressed to a basic to good level, with links to official accessibility pages. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be enhanced with performance tuning and additional SEO improvements.
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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