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Security report for wbbaek.de

Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesärztekammer · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesärztekammer is an interdisciplinary scientific advisory board affiliated with the German Medical Association, providing expert consultation on medical and scientific matters related to legislation and medical practice. The website serves as an official communication platform, offering access to guidelines, statements, and annual reports, targeting medical professionals and stakeholders in healthcare governance. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, employs modern frontend frameworks like Bootstrap 5, and integrates privacy-respecting analytics via Matomo. Cookie consent is implemented comprehensively, ensuring GDPR compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and consent-based tracking, though security headers and incident response policies could be enhanced. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, reflecting its authoritative role in the healthcare sector.

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

5 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

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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 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';…

  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
62
Security headers
40
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
67

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention wbbaek.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

The organization holds a strong market position as the official scientific advisory board of the Bundesärztekammer, serving a niche but critical role in healthcare policy and medical ethics in Germany. Its business model is non-profit and government-affiliated, focusing on regulatory guidance rather than commercial activities. The website supports transparency and stakeholder engagement through published reports and statements. Partnerships appear limited to the parent organization and related government bodies. Growth indicators include recent publications and active content updates. The digital presence is mature, with a focus on compliance and user privacy.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and use of privacy-focused analytics. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers (CSP, HSTS, etc.) and lack of a published security policy or incident response contact represent gaps. The site does not currently provide a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which could improve transparency and trust. Overall, the security culture appears adequate for a government-affiliated site but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to improve incident detection and response readiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesärztekammer
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesärztekammer
Description
Der Wissenschaftliche Beirat der Bundesärztekammer ist ein interdisziplinäres Gremium aus Wissenschaftlern verschiedener medizinischer Fachgebiete, das den Vorstand der Bundesärztekammer zu medizinisch-wissenschaftlichen Fragen berät. Erarbeitet Richtlinien und Stellungnahmen, tritt zweimal jährlich zusammen und koordiniert seine Arbeit über den Vorstand.
Key services
Beratung zu medizinisch-wissenschaftlichen Fragen, Erarbeitung von Richtlinien und Stellungnahmen, Veröffentlichung von Jahresberichten
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap 5, FontAwesome 5.15.3, Cookiebot for cookie consent, Matomo analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with explicit user control
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo analytics with consent
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot session pixel, Matomo analytics
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, medically focused, and aligned with German healthcare governance.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed categories and user control.
  4. No terms of service page found.
  5. Contact information is provided clearly in footer with email and physical address.
  6. Use of Matomo analytics respects privacy with consent.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response contact.
  8. Website uses modern CMS TYPO3 and standard web technologies.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  10. Social media presence limited to Bluesky link.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust and widely used CMS platform (TYPO3), leveraging modern frontend technologies such as Bootstrap 5 and FontAwesome for responsive and accessible design. Hosting is provided by SchlundTech, a reputable German hosting provider. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in asset compression and caching strategies. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and SEO-friendly metadata. The integration of Cookiebot ensures compliance with cookie regulations. Technical risks are minimal but include the need for improved security headers and formalized security policies to reduce attack surface and enhance trust.
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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