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Security report for udk-berlin.de

Universität der Künste Berlin · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Universität der Künste Berlin (UdK Berlin) is a large, well-established public university in Germany specializing in artistic education, research, and cultural activities. It offers over 70 study programs to approximately 4,000 students, covering all artistic disciplines and related sciences. The university has a strong market position with a history spanning over 50 years in its current form and roots extending over three centuries. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, targeting students, staff, alumni, and partners. It provides extensive information about faculties, events, news, and services.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 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

5 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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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
50
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
33
Average
63

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 udk-berlin.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
751
Employees
0
Customers
691
Third parties
60
Weak passwords
8%

34 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

UdK Berlin operates as a public educational institution focused on arts and culture, serving a broad audience including prospective and current students, international students, alumni, and academic partners. Its business model centers on education, research, and continuing education programs. The university maintains a strong partnership ecosystem and actively promotes diversity, sustainability, and internationalization. The website's content and structure support its mission and outreach effectively, indicating a mature digital strategy aligned with its academic goals.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a strong SSL configuration and uses Matomo analytics, which respects user privacy better than many alternatives. No security headers were explicitly detected in the HTML content, and no sensitive data exposure or vulnerabilities were found. However, the absence of a visible cookie consent mechanism and published security or incident response policies represents compliance and transparency gaps. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved by adding explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and enhanced HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks, practices, and incident response procedures.
  3. Add standard security HTTP headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Provide clear contact channels for security incidents, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and CMS components to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Universität der Künste Berlin
Description
Die UdK Berlin ist eine Universität, die alle künstlerischen Disziplinen und die auf sie bezogenen Wissenschaften vereint. Es gibt über 70 Studiengänge für 4.000 Studierende.
Key services
Artistic education, Research, Continuing education, Events and exhibitions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Matomo Analytics, JavaScript ES Modules
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professionally presented, and well-structured.
  3. Strong branding and consistent use of university identity.
  4. Use of TYPO3 CMS and Matomo analytics indicates modern and privacy-conscious technology choices.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. No cookie consent banner detected, which may be a compliance gap.
  7. Contact information is primarily via contact forms; no explicit emails or phone numbers found in the HTML.
  8. Social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn is clearly linked.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript modules and integrates Matomo for analytics, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices, including comprehensive metadata and Open Graph tags. Hosting appears to be supported by DFN infrastructure, suitable for academic institutions. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting 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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