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Security report for thieme.de

Thieme Gruppe · Healthcare · Germany

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Thieme Gruppe is a well-established German healthcare and medical publishing company focused on providing high-quality medical information and digital health services. The website demonstrates a strong commitment to accessibility, data protection, and compliance with international standards such as ISO 27001 and GDPR. The technical infrastructure leverages modern CMS technology (Scrivito) and includes cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data introduces a minor trust concern. Overall, the site is professional, secure, and compliant, serving a broad audience of healthcare professionals and related stakeholders.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
82
Security headers
85
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
82

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

Thieme operates primarily in the healthcare and education sectors, offering medical publishing and digital health information services. Their market position is strong in German-speaking countries, supported by certifications and a comprehensive online presence. The business model revolves around content provision, digital services, and e-commerce via a linked shop domain. Target customers include medical professionals, students, authors, and advertisers. The company maintains partnerships for career opportunities and sales channels. Growth indicators include digital transformation efforts and accessibility initiatives. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining compliance and expanding digital offerings.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers, and adherence to ISO 27001 standards. Privacy compliance is evident through detailed policies and cookie consent tools. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Incident response information is not explicitly published, which could be improved. The security culture appears proactive but would benefit from a public vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file. Overall, the risk level is low with recommendations to enhance transparency and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit incident response and abuse contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for security vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing more detailed data retention and privacy practices.
  5. Continue to improve accessibility and mobile optimization to maintain high user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Thieme Gruppe
Description
Thieme is a digital health service provider committed to improving medicine and healthcare by providing essential medical information at the right time and place.
Key services
Medical publishing, Digital health information services, Accessibility and inclusion in medical content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Scrivito CMS, Bootstrap, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Google Site Verification
Frameworks
React (implied by Scrivito usage)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • Privacy policy and GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

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 in German language.
  2. Strong focus on healthcare and medical publishing.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern CMS and compliance with international standards.
  5. No signs of adult or unsafe content.
  6. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust slightly but does not outweigh other positive indicators.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Scrivito CMS, a React-based platform, combined with Bootstrap for responsive design. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The site loads resources from trusted CDNs and APIs, indicating a modern and scalable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are well implemented, supporting diverse user needs. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on third-party scripts and the need for continuous monitoring of security updates.
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. 84/100Low23 findingsView report
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