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Security report for altova.com

Altova GmbH · Technology · Austria

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Altova GmbH is a technology company specializing in software development tools focused on XML, JSON, SQL, UML, and mobile app development. Their product portfolio includes desktop tools, server software, regulatory solutions, and cloud-based SaaS applications, positioning them as a comprehensive provider in data integration and enterprise app development markets. The company targets developers, IT professionals, and business users requiring robust data processing and regulatory compliance solutions. Their market position is supported by award-winning products and a consistent brand presence. Technically, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure using modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Google Analytics. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, providing an excellent user experience. Structured data enhances search engine visibility and business information clarity. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and secure form submissions but lacks some advanced security headers and explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information. Privacy and cookie policies are present but could be improved with explicit consent mechanisms. The absence of WHOIS data raises some concerns about domain registration transparency, although the website content and business legitimacy appear strong. Overall, Altova's website reflects a professional and trustworthy business with solid technical implementation and good security hygiene. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency, cookie consent, and domain registration clarity would further enhance trust and compliance.

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

4 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 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

Altova operates in the technology sector with a focus on software tools for data integration, XML/JSON editing, and mobile app development. Their business model combines product sales and SaaS offerings, targeting developers and business users needing regulatory compliance and data processing solutions. The company maintains a medium-sized presence with subsidiaries such as Altova, Inc. Their competitive advantages include a broad product suite, AI-powered tools, and cloud solutions. The partnership ecosystem includes cloud and regulatory reporting domains. Growth indicators include continuous product updates and new feature releases. Strategic observations highlight the importance of expanding cloud offerings and enhancing security transparency to maintain market leadership.

Security posture

Altova's security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and secure data handling practices. However, the lack of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and absence of explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies indicate room for improvement. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through privacy and cookie policies, but the missing cookie consent mechanism is a gap. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Add a clear incident response contact and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance and user privacy transparency.
  4. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS data is publicly available to enhance trust.
  5. Publish security certifications or compliance attestations to strengthen customer confidence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Altova GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Altova GmbH
Description
Altova offers a complete line of desktop developer software for XML, JSON, SQL, and UML; high-performance workflow automation server products; and a cross-platform mobile development platform.
Key services
Desktop developer software for XML, JSON, SQL, UML, Workflow automation server products, Cross-platform mobile app development framework, Regulatory reporting solutions, Cloud-based SaaS applications
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery, Bootstrap, Webpack
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
  3. Strong business presence with detailed product offerings and structured data.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present but lack explicit consent mechanisms.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Contact information is clearly presented in structured data.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Webpack for asset bundling. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are used for tracking and analytics. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data for SEO and social media integration. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and responsive images. Accessibility is good with language attributes and alt text on images. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical implementation is robust with minor opportunities for security header enhancements.
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. 54/100Medium23 findingsView report
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