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Security report for arching-zt.at

Kammer der ZiviltechnikerInnen | ArchitektInnen und IngenieurInnen Oberösterreich und Salzburg · Government · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website represents the official chamber for civil engineers, architects, and engineers in the Austrian regions of Upper Austria and Salzburg. It serves as a comprehensive portal offering news, events, competitions, professional resources, and member services tailored to professionals in these fields. The site targets chamber members, professionals, students, and stakeholders in the architecture and engineering sectors. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS and employs a range of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and DataTables to provide a functional and interactive user experience. The design is professional and consistent with the chamber's branding, though mobile optimization is basic. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the site is trustworthy and compliant with GDPR, providing a solid digital presence for the chamber.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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. 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';…

  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.

    • 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

  3. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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  • 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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
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

The chamber holds a strong market position as the official regulatory and professional body for civil engineers and architects in its regions. Its business model focuses on member services, regulatory compliance, professional development, and community engagement. The website reflects a medium-sized organization with a clear focus on government and professional sectors. The presence of partner domains and social media channels indicates an active engagement strategy. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event participation, and professional services. Growth indicators include regular updates, competitions, and educational offerings. The chamber's ecosystem includes related sites for member search and archival services, enhancing its service portfolio.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and cookie consent compliance. However, it lacks advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could improve protection against common web attacks. No incident response or abuse contact information is provided, which is a gap in security readiness. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file limits transparency for security researchers. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were identified. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a professional chamber website but could benefit from enhancements to align with best practices and compliance frameworks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  2. Publish clear incident response and security contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Develop and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Improve mobile optimization and accessibility to enhance user experience across devices.
  5. Regularly audit third-party libraries and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kammer der ZiviltechnikerInnen | ArchitektInnen und IngenieurInnen Oberösterreich und Salzburg
Description
Official chamber website for civil engineers, architects, and engineers in Upper Austria and Salzburg providing news, events, competitions, professional information, and member services.
Key services
News and updates, Event announcements, Professional competitions, Member services including legal, insurance, and continuing education, Information on professional access and regulations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.1.1, Shadowbox, SmartMenus, CLEditor, jQuery UI, DateTimePicker, jQuery Validation, DataTables, Moment.js
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official chamber site for civil engineers and architects in Austria
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured with multiple service sections
  3. Uses TYPO3 CMS with a variety of JavaScript libraries for UI and functionality
  4. Includes cookie consent and privacy policy indicating GDPR awareness
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF interference
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities in HTML content
  7. Social media presence on Instagram and Facebook
  8. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content; contact likely via contact page
  9. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a mature and widely used content management system, combined with a variety of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap 3.1.1, Shadowbox, SmartMenus, and DataTables. The technology stack supports interactive features like sliders, menus, and data tables. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. The site includes proper meta tags and Open Graph tags for SEO and social sharing. No modern frameworks like React or Angular are detected, indicating a traditional web architecture. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. Overall, the technical implementation is stable but could benefit from modernization and performance tuning.
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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