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Security report for vg-asbach.de

Verbandsgemeinde Asbach · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Verbandsgemeinde Asbach operates as a local government authority in Germany, providing administrative, social, educational, cultural, and environmental services to residents and visitors of the Asbach region and its associated local communities. The website serves as an official portal offering comprehensive information and online services relevant to the municipality's governance and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on the ionas4 CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including AngularJS and SystemJS, and incorporates Matomo analytics for user tracking with privacy considerations. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and script integrity checks, though explicit privacy and security policies are not clearly published. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, serving its public sector role effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 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. 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
70
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
48
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The website positions Verbandsgemeinde Asbach as a key local government entity with a focus on public administration, community services, and regional development. Its business model is non-commercial, centered on governance and public service delivery. The site links to partner local community domains and regional economic development organizations, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. The content targets local residents, businesses, and tourists, supporting transparency and engagement. The absence of commercial advertising and affiliate programs aligns with its government nature. Growth indicators include digital service offerings and environmental initiatives. The website's market position is stable as an official municipal portal with a trusted brand identity.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and use of integrity attributes on scripts and fonts, reducing risks of tampering. Cookie consent mechanisms indicate awareness of privacy regulations. However, the lack of explicit privacy policy, terms of service, security policy, and incident response contacts represents compliance gaps. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The use of Matomo analytics suggests moderate user tracking with some privacy respect. Recommendations include publishing comprehensive privacy and security policies, implementing additional security headers, and providing vulnerability disclosure channels to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed privacy policy page outlining GDPR compliance and data handling practices.
  2. Add terms of service and security policy pages to clarify user rights and security measures.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  5. Consider publishing a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Verbandsgemeinde Asbach
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verbandsgemeinde Asbach
Description
Verbandsgemeinde Asbach is a local government entity providing administrative services, information, and resources related to the municipality and its associated Ortsgemeinden (local communities). The website offers news, information about local government, education, social services, tourism, culture, economic development, and environmental protection.
Key services
Local government administration, Public information dissemination, Online citizen services, Tourism and cultural promotion, Economic development support, Environmental and climate protection initiatives
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SystemJS, AngularJS (ng-scope, ng-controller), Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
CMS ionas4
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of integrity attributes on scripts and fonts
  • Cookie consent mechanism present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-structured local government portal for Verbandsgemeinde Asbach.
  2. Content is comprehensive for local residents and visitors, covering administration, social services, tourism, and environment.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented indicating some privacy compliance.
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet.
  6. Use of Matomo analytics indicates moderate user tracking with some privacy consideration.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms; content fully accessible.
  9. Website uses a CMS named ionas4 and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  10. External links mostly to related local government or regional partner sites.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ionas4 CMS platform with a modern JavaScript stack including AngularJS and SystemJS for module loading. It uses web fonts with integrity checks and preloading for performance optimization. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. Matomo analytics is used for visitor tracking, balancing analytics needs with privacy. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in loading speed. No major technical debt or obsolete technologies detected, though AngularJS is an older framework version. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the website's public service mission 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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