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Security report for th-deg.de

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf is a reputable German technical university specializing in applied sciences, offering a range of academic programs and research opportunities primarily targeting students, researchers, and industry partners. The institution maintains a solid regional presence with a focus on engineering, computer science, and business disciplines. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and Pimcore CMS, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. Security posture is robust with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and use of reputable third-party services, although there is room for improvement in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the website demonstrates strong compliance with GDPR and privacy regulations, providing clear contact and legal information. The risk profile is low, with no indications of malicious activity or content safety concerns.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

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 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. 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
67
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
68

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 th-deg.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
4,804
Employees
409
Customers
3,109
Third parties
1,286
Weak passwords
7%

Latest record dated 2026-06-17 · 82 subdomains affected

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  • –webmail.th-deg.de2026-06-17
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  • –ilearn.th-deg.de2026-06-13
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  • –mom.th-deg.de2026-06-13

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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 university operates as a public higher education institution with a business model centered on education and research services. Its market position is stable within the regional academic landscape, supported by partnerships and collaborations evident through integrated services like Nextcloud. Revenue streams are typical for public universities, including tuition, research grants, and industry partnerships. The target customer segments include prospective and current students, academic staff, and research collaborators. The website's integration of cookie consent and analytics tools indicates a strategic approach to digital engagement and compliance. The absence of commercial advertising or affiliate programs aligns with its educational mission.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented via Cookiebot, ensuring user privacy and compliance. Security headers are partially present but could be enhanced by adding a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy and other recommended headers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact information suggests an area for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid for an educational institution but would benefit from formalized vulnerability disclosure and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate XSS and related attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve accessibility compliance to ensure inclusivity and meet legal standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
Description
A German technical university offering education and research in engineering, computer science, business, and related fields.
Key services
Academic degree programs, Research projects, Industry collaboration, Student services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.1, Bootstrap, FontAwesome 6.1.1, SweetAlert2, Moment.js, Ekko Lightbox, js-cookie, Pimcore (targeting.js), Cookiebot
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Pimcore CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with blocking mode
  • Session cookies used securely

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Pimcore Targeting
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and maintained by a German technical university.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  4. Clear contact and legal information available.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Good integration of third-party services with user consent.
  7. No evidence of security policy or incident response pages publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Pimcore CMS for content management. It integrates multiple third-party services such as Cookiebot for cookie consent, Google Analytics for traffic analysis, and social media platforms for outreach. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in script loading and caching strategies. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured data. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on external scripts and the need for enhanced security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the university's digital presence 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

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