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Security report for wasserstoffwirtschaft.sh

WTSH GmbH · Energy · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website represents the Landeskoordinierungsstelle Wasserstoffwirtschaft SH, operated by WTSH GmbH, a government-affiliated entity focused on promoting and coordinating the green hydrogen economy in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves as a regional hub for supporting hydrogen projects, facilitating funding, knowledge transfer, and networking among stakeholders. The site is professionally designed, content-rich, and targeted at businesses, policymakers, and researchers involved in the hydrogen sector. Technically, it uses the gradwerk CMS platform with modern web technologies and demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and domain management best practices observed, though DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are not explicitly detected. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Contact information is complete and transparent, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-maintained, and aligned with its stated mission.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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. 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

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
85
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
61

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

WTSH GmbH positions itself as a key regional player in the energy transition, specifically focusing on green hydrogen in Schleswig-Holstein. The business model is government-supported coordination and promotion, targeting regional actors in energy, transport, and industry sectors. The website reflects a medium-sized organization with a clear mandate and strategic partnerships with government bodies. The presence of regular news updates, event listings, and project maps indicates active engagement and growth. The company leverages digital tools for outreach and stakeholder engagement but does not appear to monetize directly through the website. The partnership ecosystem includes official government domains and social media channels, reinforcing legitimacy and outreach capabilities.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and domain registration includes clientTransferProhibited status, reducing risk of unauthorized transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose DNS spoofing risks. No explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) were detected, which could improve protection against common web attacks. The site includes a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR, but lacks a published security policy or incident response contact, which are best practices for transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a government-affiliated informational site but could be enhanced with additional controls and disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and cookies to ensure compliance and minimize tracking risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
WTSH Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WTSH GmbH
Description
Landeskoordinierungsstelle Wasserstoffwirtschaft SH: Förderung, Vernetzung und Projekte für grünen Wasserstoff in Schleswig‑Holstein.
Key services
Support for hydrogen economy actors, Facilitation of funding opportunities, Knowledge transfer and networking, Public visibility of hydrogen market development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
gradwerk CMS 6, jQuery 3.4.1, JavaScript, CSS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Ads cookies
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms
  2. Content is professional, relevant, and targeted to stakeholders in the hydrogen economy
  3. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms implemented
  4. Contact information is complete and includes physical address, phone, and email
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present
  7. Use of Google Analytics and marketing cookies with user consent
  8. Modern CMS used with responsive design and accessibility features
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on gradwerk CMS 6, a specialized content management system, and uses jQuery 3.4.1 along with custom JavaScript and CSS for interactivity and styling. The site is mobile responsive and includes accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels. Performance is moderate with preloading of CSS and JS assets, though no explicit performance metrics were available. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph tags, and structured navigation. Hosting details are limited but domain registrar is united-domains GmbH, a reputable provider. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure suitable for the organization's needs.
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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