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Security report for systemantics.net

Systemantics · Technology · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Systemantics is a specialized web development company focusing on creating websites primarily for cultural institutions such as museums, theaters, educational organizations, and architectural firms. Their portfolio demonstrates a strong presence in the art and culture sector with over 311 projects, showcasing expertise in CMS implementation, web development, content migration, and related digital services. The company targets clients who require sophisticated, custom digital solutions tailored to the cultural and educational sectors. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, with CMS platforms like Hylex, Wordpress, and Directus. The site is mobile optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices and moderate performance. Security posture is generally strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers and explicit security policies are absent. Privacy compliance is limited, lacking visible privacy or cookie policies and GDPR indicators. The WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy despite the professional and comprehensive website content. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from improved transparency in privacy and security policies and WHOIS registration clarity.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

9 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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

  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 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';…

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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
95
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
48

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Systemantics occupies a niche market in the cultural and educational web development space, leveraging a strong portfolio with reputable clients to maintain a competitive advantage. Their business model is service-oriented, focusing on custom CMS implementations and web development projects. The company appears to have a small size but a significant impact within its sector. Their client base includes museums, theaters, architectural firms, and educational institutions, indicating a specialized target audience. The company demonstrates growth and stability through continuous project deliveries over many years. Partnerships with design studios and cultural organizations enhance their market presence. However, the absence of clear WHOIS data and privacy policies may affect trust with new clients or partners.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data, indicating a baseline secure environment. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting transparency and incident response readiness. Privacy compliance is minimal, with no visible cookie consent mechanisms or privacy policies, which may expose the company to regulatory risks under GDPR or similar frameworks. The lack of incident response contact channels further weakens security maturity. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires enhancements in policy transparency, header implementation, and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen website security.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information, including a security.txt file, to enhance transparency and readiness.
  4. Clarify WHOIS registration details or ensure domain registration data is publicly available to improve legitimacy and trustworthiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and CMS platforms to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Systemantics
Description
Systemantics develops websites with a portfolio showcasing over 311 projects primarily in the fields of Art & Culture, Architecture, Education, Museums, Theaters, and Design. They provide CMS implementation, web development, content migration, and related digital services.
Key services
CMS implementation (Hylex, Wordpress, Directus), Web development, Content migration, Concept development, Newsletter template development, Web shop development, Mobile app development, Accessibility
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Hylex CMS, Wordpress, Directus CMS, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Vite, Module Preload
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and portfolio
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected
  3. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found
  4. Contact information includes a valid company email and phone number
  5. Website uses HTTPS and modern web technologies
  6. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for an active domain
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, with a modular architecture leveraging Vite and module preload for performance optimization. The primary CMS used is Hylex, supplemented by Wordpress and Directus for some projects. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with good SEO meta tags and Open Graph integration. Analytics are handled via Matomo, indicating a preference for privacy-conscious tracking. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in hosting and caching strategies. No major technical debt or obsolete technologies were detected. The site lacks some security headers and explicit privacy compliance features, which are technical gaps to address. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and supports the business needs effectively.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 49/100High33 findingsView report
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