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Security report for werkstattkenner.de

Die Werkstattkenner GmbH · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Die Werkstattkenner GmbH operates a reputable online platform focused on providing verified and trustworthy automotive workshop reviews across Germany. With over 1,000 verified workshops and more than 500,000 customer reviews accumulated over 8 years, the company holds a strong market position in the transportation sector. Their services cater primarily to car owners seeking reliable workshop recommendations and to workshop operators aiming to enhance their online reputation. The website features a modern technical stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Swiper.js, hosted on German infrastructure with netcup nameservers. The site is mobile-optimized and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and consistent branding. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers and explicit incident response policies are absent. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie management. Overall, the website demonstrates a professional and trustworthy presence with room for technical and security enhancements.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

  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

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
54

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 company targets the automotive service market in Germany, leveraging a business model centered on online reputation management and customer reviews. Their competitive advantage lies in the volume and verification of reviews, scientific accompaniment, and partnerships with recognized workshop groups such as pitstop.de and motoo.de. Revenue streams likely include partnerships with workshops and possibly advertising or premium listings. The platform serves both end customers and workshop operators, indicating a two-sided marketplace approach. The presence of partner logos and verified trust factors enhances credibility. The company appears medium-sized with a stable market presence and a focus on quality content and user trust.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent modal, indicating awareness of privacy and security best practices. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which could impact readiness for security incidents. The forms present are standard and appear secure, but no advanced security frameworks or certifications are indicated. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with opportunities for improvement in headers, policies, and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish an explicit security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Expand SEO optimization with richer meta tags and structured data to improve search engine visibility.
  5. Consider adding verified company contact information such as official emails and phone numbers to increase trust and user confidence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Die Werkstattkenner GmbH
Description
Die Werkstattkenner GmbH operates a platform providing verified workshop reviews and recommendations across Germany, serving over 500,000 customer voices and more than 1,000 verified workshops for all car brands nationwide.
Key services
Workshop search, Workshop reviews and ratings, Information and partnership for workshop operators, Top recommendations and market insights
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap 5 (bootstrap.bundle.min.js), Swiper.js (swiper-bundle.min.js), Material Design Icons
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with POST method
  • Cookie consent modal with enable/disable options

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on verified user reviews with trust factors to ensure authenticity.
  3. Cookie consent modal is implemented and functional.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage or footer.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Technical stack is modern and uses popular libraries and frameworks.
  7. SEO and accessibility could be improved with additional meta tags and ARIA roles.
  8. Business information is clear and consistent with the domain and branding.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and popular technology stack with jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap 5, and Swiper.js for UI components and responsiveness. Hosting is provided by netcup, a German hosting provider, which aligns with the target market. The site is mobile-optimized and features a clean design with consistent branding. Performance is moderate, with no explicit performance optimization indicators found. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or lightweight platform. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in accessibility and SEO could be beneficial. No critical technical risks were identified from the provided data.
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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