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Security report for zwst-difd.de

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland e.V. · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

39/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Deutsch-Israelischer Freiwilligendienst (DIFD) is a non-profit volunteer exchange program operated by the Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland e.V., established in 2015. It facilitates 6 to 18 month volunteer placements for young adults aged 18-26 between Germany and Israel, focusing on social and educational institutions. The website is professionally designed using WordPress with the Avada theme and Fusion Builder, supporting multilingual content in German, English, and Hebrew. It demonstrates good digital maturity with SEO optimization and mobile responsiveness. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security policies and incident response information are absent. WHOIS data confirms domain legitimacy and consistency with the organization's identity. Overall, the site effectively supports its mission with clear content and trustworthy presentation.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

9 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

  2. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  3. 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';…

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
43
Average
39

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 · found on this site
  • 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

DIFD occupies a niche in the non-profit sector, focusing on German-Israeli youth volunteer exchange. Its competitive advantage lies in official backing by recognized organizations and government partners, as evidenced by linked partner domains and logos. The business model is service-oriented, providing volunteer placement and support rather than commercial revenue streams. Target customers are young adults interested in cultural exchange and social service. The partnership ecosystem includes German federal ministries and Israeli government bodies, enhancing credibility and operational reach. Growth indicators include multilingual support and active social media engagement. Strategic observations suggest maintaining strong partnerships and expanding digital outreach could enhance impact.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, no explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content, and there is no visible security policy or incident response contact information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the source. The WordPress ecosystem and plugins used are standard but require regular updates to mitigate risks. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file limits transparency. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by adding security headers, formal policies, and incident response details.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response procedures and contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Ensure all WordPress core, themes, and plugins are regularly updated to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland e.V.
Description
Der Deutsch-Israelische Freiwilligendienst wurde 2015 mit der Vision ins Leben gerufen, das Verhältnis zwischen der deutschen und israelischen Gesellschaft auf diverse und nachhaltige Weise zu stärken. Das Programm bietet jungen Deutschen und Israelis im Alter von 18 -26 Jahren die Möglichkeit, das jeweilige Partnerland über einen Freiwilligendienst für 6 – 18 Monate zu erleben und kennenzulernen. Einsatzstellen sind soziale Einrichtungen, Bildungseinrichtungen, Einrichtungen für Menschen mit Behinderung, Rehabilitationszentren sowie Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen.
Key services
Volunteer placement in social and educational institutions in Germany and Israel, Support for young volunteers during 6-18 month service, Information and application facilitation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Fusion Builder, Avada Theme, Contact Form 7, SitePress Multilingual CMS (WPML), Cookie Notice plugin
Frameworks
Avada Theme Framework, Fusion Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

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 a professionally maintained WordPress site using Avada theme and Fusion Builder.
  2. Content is in German with multilingual support (English, Hebrew).
  3. Clear focus on a non-profit volunteer exchange program between Germany and Israel.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. Social media presence is active and linked.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 using the Avada theme and Fusion Builder plugin, indicating a modern and flexible CMS infrastructure. It uses Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and WPML for multilingual support. The site loads multiple JavaScript libraries including jQuery and various Avada and Fusion scripts for UI and UX enhancements. Hosting appears to be via Kasserver.com based on nameservers. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and responsive design. Some technical debt may exist due to multiple plugins and legacy scripts, but overall the infrastructure supports the business needs effectively. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times and improve accessibility compliance.
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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