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Security report for apoverlag.at

Österreichische Apotheker-Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H. · Healthcare · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

APOVERLAG is a well-established Austrian company specializing in pharmaceutical publishing, software solutions, media, and educational services targeted at pharmacists and healthcare professionals. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including pharmaceutical databases, pharmacy software (AVS), multiple media publications, e-learning platforms, and health-related TV content. Their market position is strong within Austria's pharmacy sector, supported by a consistent and professional online presence. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Nuxt.js and Vue.js, with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and consent management, reflecting a mature security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating reliable operational stability. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with GDPR regulations.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
3/ 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

5 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

    • 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. 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

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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
90
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
3
Average
58

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

APOVERLAG operates primarily in the healthcare and media sectors, focusing on the Austrian pharmacy market. Their business model integrates publishing, software development, and educational services, generating revenue through product sales, subscriptions, and training offerings. The company targets pharmacists, pharmacy staff, and healthcare professionals, providing specialized content and tools to support pharmacy operations and professional development. Their partnership ecosystem includes recognized entities like OEAZ and Diagnosia, enhancing their service portfolio. The website's active content updates and diverse product range indicate a growth-oriented strategy with a strong market presence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and multiple security headers implemented. Consent management for cookies is present, supporting privacy compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. Secure login portals are available for various services, indicating attention to access control. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security maturity is good, with recommendations to enhance policy disclosures and vulnerability reporting.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Optimize website performance to improve loading times and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Österreichische Apotheker-Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Description
Österreichischer Apotheker-Verlag: Apothekenbedarf, AVS Apothekensoftware, ÖAZ, DA, Gesundheits-TV, Austria-Codex, Pharmainformation, Medien, Software & Fortbildung
Key services
Pharmaceutical information databases, Pharmacy software (AVS), Media publications (ÖAZ, pka-magazin, Deine Apotheke), E-learning and continuing education, Health TV, Pharmaceutical product catalogues
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Swiper.js, Google Analytics, ConsentManager
Frameworks
Nuxt.js, Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login portals

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ConsentManager
Marketing tools
ConsentManager
Transparency
good

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 professional design.
  2. Comprehensive product and service offerings in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
  3. Strong focus on Austrian pharmacy market with localized content.
  4. Multiple secure login portals for different services.
  5. Active news and educational content updates.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and consent management.
  7. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks Nuxt.js and Vue.js, leveraging Swiper.js for interactive sliders. It employs Google Analytics for user tracking and ConsentManager for cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility features. While the hosting provider is not explicitly identified, the site uses secure HTTPS connections and appropriate security headers. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization. The technical infrastructure supports a rich content experience with dynamic content loading and structured navigation, indicating a mature and well-maintained platform.
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. 73/100Medium28 findingsView report
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