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VERSO GmbH · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

VERSO GmbH is a German-based pioneer in sustainability software and consulting, established in 2010. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including ESG management, supply chain transparency, climate impact software, and sustainability consulting and training. Their market position is strong within the German Mittelstand and enterprise segment, supported by multiple certifications and client testimonials. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and multilingual support. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern optimization plugins and integrates marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot and Google Tag Manager. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, Cloudflare DNS/CDN, and cookie consent management, though it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response page. Overall, the site is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and well-optimized for performance and SEO.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

4 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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
95
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
71

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

VERSO operates as a full-service provider in the sustainability technology sector, targeting medium and large businesses aiming to comply with evolving EU regulations like CSRD, LkSG, and EUDR. Their business model combines SaaS platforms with consulting and educational services, creating multiple revenue streams. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with notable clients such as BMW Foundation and Borussia Dortmund, enhancing credibility and market reach. Growth indicators include continuous product development, certifications, and active content marketing. The company emphasizes compliance, efficiency, and knowledge sharing as competitive advantages.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, use of Cloudflare for DNS and CDN, and implementation of cookie consent via Borlabs Cookie. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The site uses modern script loading techniques to reduce attack surface. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced documentation and communication of security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security measures and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicly disclose a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to cover all inline and external scripts comprehensively.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VERSO GmbH
Description
Software, Beratung und Fortbildung für sämtliche Bereiche der Nachhaltigkeit in Unternehmen. CSRD- und LkSG-konform.
Key services
VERSO ESG Hub (ESG software), VERSO Supply Chain Hub (Supply chain management platform), VERSO Climate Hub (Climate software), Sustainability consulting, Sustainability training and academy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress CMS, Yoast SEO plugin, WP Rocket caching and optimization, jQuery, Splide.js slider, Borlabs Cookie consent management, HubSpot forms
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN
  • Cookie consent management with Borlabs Cookie
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Lazy loading and script deferring to reduce attack surface

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional sustainability software and consulting provider with strong German market focus.
  2. Comprehensive website with detailed service offerings and client testimonials.
  3. Strong SEO and performance optimization using modern WordPress plugins and caching.
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent management implemented.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response page; opportunity for improvement.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Multiple social media and partner links enhance trust and visibility.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, leveraging popular plugins like Yoast SEO for search optimization and WP Rocket for caching and performance enhancement. It uses jQuery and Splide.js for interactive elements and sliders. Cookie consent is managed by Borlabs Cookie, and marketing/analytics integration is done via HubSpot and Google Tag Manager. Hosting and DNS are managed through Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with lazy loading of images and scripts to improve load times. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a fast and user-friendly experience.
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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