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Security report for waltrop.de

Stadt Waltrop · Government · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

51/100

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

The website represents the official municipal portal for the city of Waltrop, Germany, providing residents and visitors with news, public service information, event details, and contact resources. It serves as a central hub for local government communication and citizen engagement. The site targets local citizens, businesses, and visitors interested in municipal affairs. The business model is public service with a focus on transparency and accessibility. Technically, the site uses a legacy ASP classic CMS (PANSITE), with front-end technologies including jQuery 1.11.1 and Lightbox2. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile devices but could benefit from modernization and improved accessibility features. Navigation is well-structured with a comprehensive sitemap. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks visible security headers and modern JavaScript libraries. No explicit security or incident response policies are published. Privacy compliance is partially met with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional, reflecting a legitimate government entity. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy mechanisms, and technical modernization would enhance the site's security posture and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
Checks completed
6of 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

    • 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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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
0
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
51

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Stadt Waltrop operates as a local government authority providing essential municipal services and information. Its market position is that of a trusted public institution serving a medium-sized city in Germany. The website supports citizen engagement through news updates, event announcements, and service portals. The business model is non-commercial, focused on governance and community service. The site links to multiple partner domains related to city services and cultural institutions, indicating a broad partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include active job postings and community event promotion. The website's operations emphasize transparency and accessibility, though technical modernization is needed to maintain competitive digital presence.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, but the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. The use of an outdated jQuery version may expose the site to known vulnerabilities if exploited. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, limiting transparency and readiness. Privacy policy presence supports GDPR compliance, but lack of cookie consent mechanisms is a gap. No exposed sensitive data or suspicious scripts were found. Overall, the site is secure enough for informational government content but requires enhancements to meet modern security standards and compliance frameworks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Introduce a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR cookie regulations.
  3. Upgrade JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to supported secure versions.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  5. Enhance mobile responsiveness and accessibility to improve user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stadt Waltrop
Description
Official website of the city of Waltrop providing news, information, and services related to municipal administration, events, and local government.
Key services
Municipal news and announcements, Public service information, Event information, Citizen services and contact, Job postings, Urban planning and development information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.1, Lightbox2, CSS media queries, JavaScript for UI interactions
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage (implied by https URLs)
  • No inline sensitive data exposure
  • No visible vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a municipal government portal for the city of Waltrop, Germany.
  2. Content is primarily in German with an English language option.
  3. No privacy or cookie banner detected, but privacy policy is available.
  4. No visible phone numbers on the analyzed page; contact primarily via email and forms.
  5. Uses older jQuery version (1.11.1) and Lightbox2 for UI elements.
  6. No social media links detected on this page.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security/incident response information found.
  8. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  9. Site uses ASP classic technology and PANSITE CMS.
  10. Navigation is clear with extensive sitemap and categorized content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a legacy ASP classic CMS platform (PANSITE) with front-end reliance on jQuery 1.11.1 and Lightbox2. CSS media queries provide basic responsive design, but mobile optimization is limited. The site loads moderate external resources, including images and scripts hosted on the same domain and trusted partner domains. No modern JavaScript frameworks or advanced performance optimizations are detected. The site structure is clear with a comprehensive sitemap and navigation. Technical debt is evident in outdated libraries and lack of modern security practices. Hosting details are not explicit but domain uses INWX name servers, a reputable German registrar. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in speed and accessibility.
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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