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Security report for truffls.de

FUNKE Works GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Truffls.de is a German job portal operated by FUNKE Works GmbH, offering a comprehensive platform for job seekers to find relevant employment opportunities across various sectors. The website features thousands of job listings with detailed information, employer branding, and user-friendly search and filter options. The platform targets primarily German-speaking job seekers and employers, positioning itself as a significant player in the German recruitment media sector. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Ruby on Rails backend (implied), Tailwind CSS for styling, and JavaScript frameworks such as Turbo and Stimulus for dynamic interactions. It leverages AWS for hosting and Imgix for image delivery, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. The site integrates Google Tag Manager and Visual Website Optimizer for analytics and marketing, alongside a robust cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses CSRF tokens, and implements a consent management platform for privacy compliance. While explicit security headers are not fully confirmed, the overall posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is noted. Overall, Truffls.de presents a professional, secure, and privacy-conscious job portal with good technical maturity and compliance. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header visibility, publishing a security policy, and adding a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to further strengthen trust and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
67

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention truffls.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
38
Employees
0
Customers
38
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
11%

5 subdomains affected

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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

Truffls.de operates within the German media and recruitment sector, providing an online job marketplace connecting job seekers with employers. Its business model revolves around offering free job search services to candidates and paid job posting and employer branding services to businesses. The platform benefits from the backing of FUNKE Works GmbH, a reputable media company, enhancing its market credibility. The site targets a broad range of industries and job types, with a focus on German-speaking users. Its partnership ecosystem includes business portals and employer services, indicating a well-integrated recruitment ecosystem. Growth indicators include extensive job listings and active employer engagement. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its user-friendly interface, comprehensive filtering options, and compliance with European data protection standards.

Security posture

The security posture of Truffls.de is solid, with mandatory HTTPS encryption and CSRF protection implemented. The site uses a consent management platform to ensure GDPR compliance regarding cookies and tracking. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency. The absence of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure page suggests limited formal vulnerability management communication. Overall, the site demonstrates good security hygiene but could improve in transparency and formal security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and explicitly implement security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  2. Publish a clear security policy page outlining security practices and compliance measures to increase user trust.
  3. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email) to facilitate vulnerability reporting and response.
  4. Consider implementing a security.txt file to provide a standardized vulnerability disclosure mechanism.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FUNKE Works GmbH
Description
Jobs und Stellenangebote, die zu dir passen! Durchsuche tausende freie Jobs bei Top Arbeitgebern und bewirb dich schnell & einfach mit truffls
Key services
Job search, Job listings, Employer services for posting jobs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Tailwind CSS, FontAwesome icons, Google Tag Manager, ConsentManager cookie consent, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Imgix for image CDN, AWS Route53 DNS
Frameworks
Turbo (Hotwire), StimulusJS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens present
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
ConsentManager, Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
Visual Website Optimizer
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German job portal operated by FUNKE Works GmbH.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy in German language.
  3. Multiple job listings with detailed metadata and company logos.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CDNs for performance.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible on homepage; contact via business pages.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  8. Good GDPR compliance with explicit consent mechanism.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack, likely Ruby on Rails backend with Turbo and StimulusJS for frontend interactivity. Styling is managed via Tailwind CSS, and icons are provided by FontAwesome. The site uses AWS Route53 for DNS and CloudFront for CDN, ensuring reliable hosting and fast content delivery. Image assets are served via Imgix CDN, optimizing load times. Google Tag Manager and Visual Website Optimizer are integrated for analytics and A/B testing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is fast with efficient use of CDNs and asynchronous script loading. The technical implementation reflects a mature and well-maintained infrastructure suitable for a commercial job portal.
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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