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Security report for aucotec.com

AUCOTEC AG · Energy · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Network security.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AUCOTEC AG is a German-based software company specializing in engineering software solutions, notably their flagship product Engineering Base, which facilitates efficient teamwork and transparency across the entire lifecycle of engineering projects. The company targets industries such as energy, infrastructure, mobile systems, and plant engineering, positioning itself as a provider of integrated digital twin technology and collaborative engineering platforms. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to engineering professionals and enterprises. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS and leverages modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics tools, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and consent management, although some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the WHOIS data for the domain www.aucotec.com is missing or not publicly available, which raises questions about domain registration transparency. Despite this, the overall trustworthiness of the website and business appears high based on content and contact information. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, verifying domain registration details, and maintaining rigorous privacy and security audits.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

3 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.

    • 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. 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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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
95
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
65
Average
64

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

AUCOTEC AG operates in the specialized niche of engineering software, serving sectors like energy, infrastructure, and transportation. Their business model revolves around software licensing, consulting, training, and support services. The company leverages digital twin technology to differentiate itself in the market, offering integrated solutions that accelerate project workflows and improve collaboration. The website indicates a medium-sized enterprise with a strong focus on B2B customers, including system suppliers and industrial automation firms. Their marketing ecosystem includes active social media channels and participation in industry events, suggesting a growth-oriented strategy. The absence of visible WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract from the company's apparent market presence and professionalism.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enabled and the use of a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML, and forms include client-side validation. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options could be addressed to enhance protection against common web attacks. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is transparent and consent-based, reducing privacy risks. The missing WHOIS data is a potential red flag for domain legitimacy but may be due to privacy protection services. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional hardening and regular security audits.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate web-based attacks.
  2. Verify and publish accurate WHOIS domain registration information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Conduct regular security assessments of third-party scripts and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance server-side validation and anti-CSRF protections on all forms to strengthen input security.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to align with evolving GDPR and data protection standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AUCOTEC AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AUCOTEC AG
Description
Engineering Base von AUCOTEC ermöglicht effiziente Teamarbeit, die Transparenz und schnelle Projektierung über den gesamten Lebenszyklus garantiert.
Key services
Engineering Base software platform, Consulting, Training and support, Classic products like ELCAD, AUCOPLAN, RUPLAN
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Alpine.js, Embla Carousel, Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics Consent Management
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of consent management platform (Usercentrics)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure contact form with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
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 no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Professional and comprehensive engineering software company site
  3. Strong GDPR and privacy compliance with consent management
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS TYPO3
  5. No visible security vulnerabilities in HTML content
  6. WHOIS data missing or domain not found, which is unusual and warrants further investigation
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for enterprise use. It employs modern JavaScript frameworks including Alpine.js and Embla Carousel for interactive UI components. Analytics and marketing integrations include Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Google Tag Manager, managed via Usercentrics consent platform ensuring compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. No critical technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available from the HTML content.
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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