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Security report for austriacard.at

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG · Technology · Austria

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG is a well-established technology company specializing in secure data solutions, including payment services, eGovernment authentication, document lifecycle management, and AI-driven data intelligence. With over 130 years of experience and a global footprint spanning Europe, the USA, and the Middle East, the company serves diverse sectors such as banking, government, energy, retail, healthcare, and transportation. It is publicly traded on the Athens and Vienna Stock Exchanges, reflecting a mature market position and transparent corporate governance. The website provides comprehensive business and investor information, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern tools like Elementor and Astra theme, ensuring good design quality and mobile optimization. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support is a critical security gap that undermines trust and exposes users to risks. Security headers are well configured but cannot compensate for the lack of encryption. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are present and GDPR compliant, supporting responsible data handling. Overall, the company presents a credible and professional digital presence but must urgently address its SSL/TLS configuration to meet modern security standards and protect its users.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 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

9 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  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

  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.

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
50
DNS health
90
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
38

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

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG operates a diversified business model focused on secure data and payment solutions, targeting financial institutions, governments, and large enterprises globally. Its competitive advantages include a long legacy, public listing, multiple international offices, and a broad portfolio of innovative products such as biometric payment cards and AI platforms. The company leverages strategic subsidiaries like INFORM and TAG Systems to expand its market reach. Investor relations and sustainability efforts indicate a transparent and forward-looking corporate culture. The business model relies on B2B sales, personalization services, and digital transformation solutions, positioning AUSTRIACARD as a key player in secure identity and payment ecosystems. Growth indicators include recent AI-driven product launches and participation in major industry events worldwide. The partnership ecosystem includes compliance with EU regulations and trusted service certifications, enhancing market trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates moderate security maturity with several positive practices such as strict content security policies, HSTS with subdomain inclusion, and restrictive permissions policies. However, the critical absence of a valid SSL certificate and disabled TLS protocols severely compromise the security posture, exposing users to potential interception and data breaches. No known vulnerabilities like Heartbleed or POODLE are detected, but the lack of HTTPS is a fundamental flaw. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not found, indicating gaps in security governance. Privacy compliance is well addressed, but the technical security implementation requires urgent remediation. The presence of secure digital services and qualified trust service provider certifications in the business context contrasts with the website's technical shortcomings, suggesting a need for alignment between corporate security standards and web infrastructure.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate immediately to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable deprecated versions to ensure secure communications.
  3. Implement OCSP stapling and session resumption to improve SSL performance and security.
  4. Publish explicit security and vulnerability disclosure policies to enhance transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update security headers and cross-origin policies to maintain a strong security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor page builder and Astra theme, supported by plugins like MonsterInsights for analytics and WP Rocket for caching. The infrastructure is hosted on Colt.net DNS servers, indicating a professional hosting environment. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices including hreflang tags and structured navigation. However, performance metrics are unavailable, and the lack of SSL/TLS support is a major technical deficiency. The site uses multiple external resources including Google Fonts, Font Awesome, and CDN-cookieyes for cookie management. The technical debt appears low except for the critical security gap in encryption. Modern JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks are in use, supporting a rich user experience. Overall, the technical foundation is solid but requires urgent security upgrades.
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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