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Security report for wwf.de

WWF Deutschland · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Security headers.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WWF Deutschland is a leading non-profit environmental organization dedicated to nature and species conservation, biodiversity preservation, and climate protection. The organization operates as part of the international WWF network and targets a broad audience including donors, activists, and the general public interested in environmental issues. Their business model relies on donations, memberships, and partnerships, supported by a professional and content-rich website. The technical infrastructure is modern, leveraging TYPO3 CMS, Usercentrics for consent management, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and use of CAPTCHA for forms, though explicit security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized for user experience and mobile devices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

6 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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. 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 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';…

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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
95
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
69

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

WWF Deutschland holds a strong market position as a prominent environmental NGO in Germany, supported by a large organizational size and international affiliation. Their competitive advantage lies in their global network, comprehensive conservation projects, and strong public engagement through campaigns and educational programs. Revenue streams are primarily from donations and memberships, with additional income from merchandise sales via their official shop. The organization maintains a robust partnership ecosystem and demonstrates strategic focus on transparency and trust through certifications and clear communication. Growth indicators include active campaigns, youth engagement, and digital presence across multiple social media platforms.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, integration of consent management tools, and CAPTCHA protection on forms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for enhancement. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be improved to strengthen security culture and readiness. Overall, the site balances user privacy and security effectively, aligning with GDPR requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact channels.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Enhance transparency by listing data retention policies and detailed privacy compliance measures.
  5. Continue improving mobile accessibility and performance optimization to maintain excellent user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Stiftung WWF Deutschland
VAT number
DE 114236103
Registration number
Senatsverwaltung für Justiz Berlin, Az: 3416/976/2
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WWF Deutschland
Description
WWF Deutschland is a non-profit environmental organization focused on nature and species conservation, biodiversity preservation, climate protection, and sustainable development.
Key services
Environmental conservation projects, Public awareness campaigns, Donor engagement and fundraising, Educational programs and youth camps
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Usercentrics Consent Management, Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, Friendly Captcha
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Consent management with Usercentrics
  • Use of Friendly Captcha for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Optimize
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on environmental conservation and public engagement.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  4. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and integration of Usercentrics for GDPR compliance.
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
  6. Multiple social media channels linked for outreach.
  7. Donation and membership calls are prominent and well integrated.
  8. Certifications and trust badges displayed in footer.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript libraries and integrates Usercentrics for GDPR-compliant consent management. Hosting is managed via UI-DNS name servers, suggesting professional DNS and hosting services. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through meta tags and structured content. The site uses Google Tag Manager and Google Optimize for analytics and A/B testing, reflecting a data-driven approach. Technical risks are minimal but could be mitigated further by enhancing security headers and continuous monitoring.
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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