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Security report for vkm-bayern.de

vkm Bayern · Non-profit · Germany

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

The vkm-Bayern website represents a regional non-profit union dedicated to church and diaconal employees in Bavaria, Germany. It focuses on advocating for fair wages, employee rights, and fostering a strong service community. The organization positions itself as a strong regional player within its niche, targeting employees in religious and social service sectors. The website content is professionally presented, with clear branding and consistent messaging aligned with its mission. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and WooCommerce, indicating a mature digital infrastructure capable of supporting content management and e-commerce functionalities. Hosting is via AWS DNS services, ensuring reliable availability. The site implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies, reflecting good digital maturity and regulatory adherence. Performance and mobile optimization are adequate, though accessibility features could be enhanced. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs standard security headers, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks publicly available security policies and incident response contacts, which are recommended for transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the analysis. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professionally managed, with room for improvement in security transparency and accessibility. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security policy, incident response contacts, and enhancing accessibility compliance to strengthen user trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

1 finding 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.

    • 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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  • Security score drift

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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
77
Security headers
100
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
85

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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Total records
6
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
5
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain 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

vkm-Bayern operates as a specialized non-profit union serving church and diaconal employees in Bavaria. Its business model centers on member representation, advocacy, and community building rather than commercial revenue generation. The organization likely relies on membership fees and donations. Market positioning is strong within its niche, with clear competitive advantages stemming from its focused mission and regional presence. The website supports this positioning with relevant content and social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms like Facebook but lacks visible commercial partnerships or subsidiaries. Growth indicators are not explicit but the professional web presence suggests ongoing organizational activity and member engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid baseline security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response information indicates gaps in transparency and preparedness. The site uses third-party scripts and plugins, which should be regularly audited to mitigate risks. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but additional measures such as a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file would enhance security culture and user trust. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good, suitable for the organization's risk profile but improvable.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
vkm Bayern
Description
Der vkm-Bayern ist die Gewerkschaft für Mitarbeitende in Kirche und Diakonie. Er setzt sich für faire Löhne und Gehälter und eine starke Dienstgemeinschaft ein.
Key services
Representation of employee interests, Advocacy for fair wages and salaries, Support for service community
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Elementor 3.32.5, WooCommerce, Real Cookie Banner plugin, Mage EventPress plugin, Turitor theme, jQuery, Slick Carousel, SearchIQ
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with documented consent
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
SearchIQ
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
SearchIQ
Marketing tools
Real Cookie Banner
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional union site for church employees in Bavaria, Germany.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with Elementor and WooCommerce plugins.
  3. Implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent and privacy policy.
  4. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. Good SEO and social media integration (Facebook).
  7. No suspicious external domains detected.
  8. Uses multiple external resources including Google Fonts, Font Awesome, and SearchIQ for search functionality.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with Elementor page builder and WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities. It leverages multiple plugins including Real Cookie Banner for GDPR compliance and Mage EventPress for event management. Hosting utilizes Amazon AWS DNS services, indicating reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with caching and minification evident. The site includes responsive design and mobile optimization, though accessibility is basic. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. The technical stack is mature but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and security transparency.
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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