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Security report for za-sws.de

Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Südwestsachsen · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Südwestsachsen (ZAS) is a public-law waste management association founded in 1993, serving the Erzgebirgskreis and Zwickau counties in Germany. It operates as a regional waste disposal authority responsible for waste management infrastructure, disposal security, landfill remediation, and waste balance reporting. The website provides comprehensive information and services for residents and businesses in the region, including waste calendars, contact forms, and downloadable official documents. The site is professionally designed with clear navigation and consistent branding, targeting local citizens and commercial entities requiring waste management services. Technically, the website uses standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript with jQuery and fancyBox libraries for UI enhancements. While no CMS or hosting provider details are evident, the site shows moderate performance and basic mobile optimization. SEO and accessibility features are present but could be improved. The site employs HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism with Google Analytics tracking, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. From a security perspective, the site lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Privacy compliance is good with a clear privacy policy and cookie consent banner. The WHOIS data aligns well with the organization's identity, showing a consistent and legitimate domain registration without privacy protection, appropriate for a public entity. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional digital presence for a regional government waste management authority. Strategic improvements could focus on enhancing security headers, mobile accessibility, and publishing security and incident response policies to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

7 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. 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';…

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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
30
Email security
90
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
40
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

ZAS holds a strong regional position as the official waste management entity for two German counties, providing essential public services. Its business model is non-commercial, focusing on regulatory and operational waste management tasks. The organization benefits from stable government backing and a clear mandate, reducing commercial risk. The website supports citizen engagement and service delivery through online forms and information dissemination. The partnership with Landkreis Zwickau is evident through linked domains. Growth indicators include ongoing updates and public announcements. The absence of social media presence suggests a focus on direct public service rather than marketing. The organization could explore digital transformation opportunities to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Security posture

The current security posture is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is implemented, including marketing cookie disclosures referencing Google Analytics. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, which limits transparency and readiness perception. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site uses legacy JavaScript libraries (jQuery) which may require regular updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Overall, the site meets basic security expectations for a public service portal but would benefit from enhanced security controls and published policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to increase transparency and preparedness.
  3. Enhance mobile optimization and accessibility to improve user experience across devices and for users with disabilities.
  4. Regularly update JavaScript libraries and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Südwestsachsen
Description
Öffentlich-rechtlicher Entsorgungsträger (örE) gegründet 1993, zuständig für Abfallentsorgung, Entsorgungssicherheit, Sanierung von Deponien, Nachsorge, Abfallbilanzen in den Landkreisen Erzgebirgskreis und Zwickau.
Key services
Abfallentsorgung, Betreibung von Entsorgungsanlagen, Sanierung und Nachsorge von Deponien, Erstellung von Abfallbilanzen, Abfallberatung, Bereitstellung von Abfallkalendern, Online-Formulare für Anmeldung/Abmeldung/Änderungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, fancyBox
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of HTTPS assumed (URL https://)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (mentioned in cookie consent)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a public sector waste management portal for two German counties.
  2. Content is comprehensive for the target audience with multiple service links and downloadable PDFs.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented with clear information about essential and marketing cookies.
  4. No evident security policy or incident response information published.
  5. No terms of service page found.
  6. No social media links detected.
  7. Contact information includes a general info email and contact forms.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in provided data.
  9. Use of jQuery and fancyBox for UI interactions.
  10. No CMS or hosting provider information detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, leveraging jQuery and fancyBox for UI components. The site does not appear to use a common CMS, suggesting a custom or lightweight solution. Performance is moderate with no explicit optimization indicators. Mobile responsiveness is basic but functional. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation but could be improved with richer metadata and structured data formats like JSON-LD. Accessibility features are minimal but present. Hosting and infrastructure details are not disclosed, limiting deeper technical assessment. Overall, the technical implementation is solid for a regional government site but has room for modernization and optimization.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 52/100Medium34 findingsView report
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