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Security report for abss.at

abss interactive GmbH · Technology · Austria

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

abss interactive GmbH is a well-established Austrian digital agency specializing in custom web development, digital transformation consulting, and tailored software solutions. With nearly 25 years of experience, the company serves a diverse client base ranging from small businesses to large international corporations. Their key services include digitalization, website and e-commerce development, search portals, custom tools, and consulting expertise, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and blockchain technology integration. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including Apache server, jQuery, Bootstrap grid, and various JavaScript libraries for enhanced user experience. However, the hosting environment lacks a valid SSL/TLS certificate and does not support modern TLS protocols, which is a significant security concern. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices, but performance metrics are unavailable. From a security perspective, while several security headers are implemented, the absence of HTTPS and proper SSL configuration severely undermines the site's security posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are evident. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Business credibility is strong, supported by certifications, client references, and transparent contact information. Overall, the site is professionally designed and content-rich, but critical security improvements are necessary to protect user data and enhance trust. Strategic recommendations include obtaining a valid SSL certificate, enabling HTTPS, implementing cookie consent, and establishing formal security policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
50

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

abss interactive GmbH occupies a solid position in the Austrian digital services market, leveraging nearly 25 years of experience to deliver bespoke digital solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their technical expertise, personalized consulting approach, and commitment to accessibility and blockchain innovation. The business model focuses on service delivery across multiple sectors, targeting organizations requiring complex digital transformation and custom software. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based development, consulting fees, and ongoing support contracts. The company maintains a broad partnership ecosystem, including Blockchain Initiative Austria membership and certifications that enhance market credibility. Growth indicators include a diverse client portfolio and active engagement in emerging technologies. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in security and privacy compliance will strengthen market position.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of abss.at is low due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and lack of HTTPS support, exposing users to potential data interception risks. While some security headers are correctly configured, critical gaps exist in transport layer security, session management, and domain security (no DNSSEC or CAA). There is no evidence of incident response readiness or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which limits the organization's ability to manage security incidents effectively. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through a privacy policy, but missing cookie consent and data protection officer contact reduce compliance confidence. The security culture appears nascent, with room for improvement in formalizing policies and technical safeguards. Business impact of these vulnerabilities includes reputational risk and potential regulatory penalties.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Establish and publish a formal security policy and vulnerability disclosure program.
  4. Enable modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 or 1.3) and configure strong cipher suites to improve transport security.
  5. Consider appointing and publicly listing a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact to strengthen compliance posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
abss interactive GmbH
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on an Apache server with DNS managed by internex.at. The tech stack includes popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, FontAwesome, and Bootstrap Grid, supporting a responsive and accessible design. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing purposes. The site lacks a CMS indication, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Performance data is unavailable, but the site appears well-structured with good SEO metadata and accessibility features. However, the absence of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols is a critical technical risk. Hosting provider and DNS configurations are standard but could benefit from DNSSEC and CAA implementation to enhance domain security. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports business needs but requires modernization in security and performance 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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