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Security report for aula.design

AULA · Technology · Austria

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

AULA.design is a small Austrian technology service provider specializing in design and development services including backend systems, native and hybrid app development, and web solutions. Operating both independently and as part of the AULA CoWorking Spaces collective, they extend their offerings through a network of partners providing complementary services such as photography and marketing. The website is professionally designed using WordPress with a modern tech stack and good mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and privacy compliance, though improvements are recommended in DNSSEC and security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating a trustworthy and accessible online presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  2. 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 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';…

  3. 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

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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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
55
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
70
Average
48

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 · found on this site
  • 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 targets a diverse client base including one-person businesses, startups, enterprises, and advertising agencies. Their business model leverages both direct service provision and network partnerships to offer comprehensive digital solutions. The presence of multiple client logos and a physical location enhances credibility. The domain age and WHOIS data align with the business history, supporting legitimacy. Marketing and analytics are minimally intrusive, focusing on privacy compliance. The company maintains a clear brand identity and consistent messaging across the site.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses privacy plugins to comply with GDPR. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents areas for enhancement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could be improved to strengthen security culture and transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be improved with standard best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish explicit security policies and incident response procedures to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance SEO and accessibility features to improve technical implementation and user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AULA
Description
AULA design offers design and development services including graphic creation, web and screen designs, backend development, native and hybrid apps, and project-based external developers. They operate independently and as part of the AULA CoWorking Spaces collective, extending services to photography, online marketing, prototyping, and coaching.
Key services
Design services (graphics, web, screen design), Backend development, App development (iOS, Android, native, hybrid), Project-based external developer provision, Extended services via network (photography, marketing, prototyping, coaching)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.2, LayerSlider 7.1.3, jQuery 3.7.1, FontAwesome icons, Google Fonts, Uncode Theme, Contact Form 7, Burst Statistics plugin, Uncode Privacy plugin
Frameworks
WordPress, Uncode Theme Framework
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of privacy plugin for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
burst-statistics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
burst-statistics
Marketing tools
burst-statistics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in German language targeting Austrian market.
  3. Clear focus on design and development services for various client types.
  4. Use of WordPress CMS with popular plugins and a premium theme.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security issues in HTML content.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  8. Contact information is available via contact page and embedded map.
  9. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  10. No business certifications or data protection officer info disclosed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.7.2 using the Uncode theme and LayerSlider plugin, supported by jQuery and FontAwesome for UI elements. Google Fonts are used for typography. The site loads moderately fast with good mobile responsiveness. Analytics are handled by a custom Burst Statistics plugin with minimal tracking. Hosting details are limited but the domain registrar is NETIM SAS in France. The site uses standard web technologies and plugins, with no deprecated or vulnerable libraries detected in the HTML content. Opportunities exist to improve performance and accessibility compliance.
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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