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Security report for vhs-pages.de

ITEM KG · Education · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

vhs.Pages is a German digital service transforming traditional VHS program booklets into interactive, mobile-friendly digital flip catalogs with integrated course booking capabilities. The platform targets adult education centers (Volkshochschulen) and their customers, providing a modern supplementary channel to traditional print and web offerings. Powered by ITEM KG, the service is established with over 250 customers nationwide, offering seamless integration with popular VHS administrative software like KuferSQL and LISSY.Net. Technically, the website uses a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap, and Shadowbox, delivering a moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and captcha-protected forms, though security headers and explicit security policies are lacking. Privacy compliance is addressed with a cookie consent mechanism and a linked privacy policy, supporting GDPR adherence. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and focused on its niche educational market.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

7 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

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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
62
Security headers
40
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
58

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 business operates in the education sector, specifically serving Volkshochschulen in Germany. Its business model is a B2B SaaS offering digital program catalogs at a fixed price, with value-added services like real-time course booking integration and archival solutions. The company leverages partnerships with software providers and maintains a strong presence in the German VHS ecosystem. Growth indicators include a broad customer base and integration with multiple administrative platforms. The partnership with ITEM KG enhances credibility and operational support. Strategic observations suggest a focus on digital transformation in adult education and leveraging technology to extend traditional print media reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and forms are protected with captcha to mitigate spam. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy practices align with GDPR through cookie consent and a privacy policy, but incident response and security policy documentation are missing. The security culture appears basic but functional, with room for improvement in formalizing policies and enhancing technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Upgrade jQuery to a supported version to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Consider adding direct contact information such as company emails or phone numbers to improve trust and communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ITEM KG
Description
vhs.Pages is a digital program booklet solution that converts analog VHS program booklets into modern, mobile-friendly digital flip catalogs with course booking integration. It serves as a supplementary distribution channel to traditional program booklets and websites, keeping course information current and interactive.
Key services
Digital flip catalog conversion, Mobile optimized course catalogs, Course booking integration with KuferSQL, vhs.Connect, LISSY.Net, Automatic archiving for program archives, Usage analytics and weekly reports
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.0, Bootstrap CSS/JS, Font Awesome 4.4.0, Shadowbox JS, Modernizr
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Captcha on forms to prevent spam

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a specialized digital service for VHS institutions in Germany.
  2. Content is primarily in German and targeted at educational organizations.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via form only.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  6. No social media links detected.
  7. Uses older jQuery version but includes modern libraries like Bootstrap and Font Awesome.
  8. No advertising or tracking services detected beyond basic cookies.
  9. Form includes captcha to prevent spam submissions.
  10. Multiple references to ITEM KG as the powering company.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform powered by ITEM KG, utilizing jQuery 1.11.0, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, and Shadowbox for UI and interactivity. The technology stack is somewhat dated due to the older jQuery version but remains functional. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. Mobile optimization is good, supporting responsive design and usability on smartphones and tablets. SEO optimization is basic with minimal meta descriptions and keywords. The site includes a cookie consent mechanism and captcha-protected forms, indicating attention to user privacy and spam prevention. Technical risks include potential vulnerabilities from outdated libraries and lack of advanced security headers.
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. 58/100Medium37 findingsView report
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