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Security report for auersignal.com

Auer Signal · Manufacturing · Austria

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Auer Signal is a well-established Austrian manufacturer specializing in industrial signaling solutions, including audible and visual devices such as light beacons, audible alarms, and tower lights. The company positions itself as a global leader with a history dating back to 1910, serving diverse industries worldwide through a network of distributors. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive product information and a focus on safety and quality. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager and responsive design, ensuring a good user experience across devices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data introduces some uncertainty regarding domain legitimacy, but the overall business credibility and content quality remain high. Privacy compliance is well addressed with detailed policies and GDPR adherence. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, verifying domain registration details, and improving accessibility features to further strengthen 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 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 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

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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
77
Security headers
45
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
68

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 company operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on signaling devices for industrial safety. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing history, Austrian manufacturing quality, and a broad product portfolio including explosion-proof equipment. The business model centers on product manufacturing and global distribution through partners. The website targets industrial clients and distributors, emphasizing custom solutions and innovation. Growth indicators include new product launches and active content such as blogs and FAQs. The company maintains a presence on major social media platforms, supporting brand visibility and customer engagement. No direct contact emails or phone numbers are prominently displayed, suggesting a controlled communication channel likely via contact forms or distributor networks.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, representing an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of Google Tag Manager is properly consented, minimizing privacy risks. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency. Overall, the site balances usability and security well but should adopt additional headers and publish security policies to elevate its security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information or use a reputable registrar to improve domain legitimacy and trust.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to increase transparency and trust.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Auer Signal
Description
Auer Signal is one of the world's leading manufacturers of signaling solutions and safety products made in Austria - providing highest security since 1910. They specialize in audible and visual signaling devices including light beacons, audible alarms, tower lights, and explosion proof equipment for various industries worldwide.
Key services
Manufacture of signaling devices, Custom signaling solutions, Worldwide distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Custom JavaScript, CSS Grid, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive product information.
  2. Strong focus on industrial signaling solutions with global distribution.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are well implemented and GDPR compliant.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page; contact likely via dedicated contact page.
  5. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
  6. No security challenge or WAF blocking detected; site fully accessible.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube is evident.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern web standards including HTML5 and CSS Grid for layout, ensuring responsive design and good mobile optimization. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and marketing, with a robust cookie consent mechanism reflecting GDPR compliance. The site loads asynchronously loaded JavaScript and fonts, contributing to moderate performance. No CMS or hosting provider is explicitly identified. The absence of some security headers and limited accessibility features suggest areas for technical improvement. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional online presence suitable for the company's industrial market.
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. 50/100Medium24 findingsView report
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