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Security report for austrocontrol.at

Austro Control GmbH · Transportation · Austria

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Austro Control GmbH is the official Austrian air navigation service provider responsible for managing air traffic and ensuring aviation safety within Austria. The company operates a comprehensive website offering detailed information and services for pilots, airlines, and other aviation stakeholders. It maintains a strong market position as a government-related entity with international collaborations and recognized certifications such as the CANSO Global Safety Award 2025. The website targets aviation professionals and the general public interested in aviation safety and regulatory information. Technically, the website uses a modern frontend stack including Bootstrap 4 and jQuery, with a CMS likely based on JArt. The site is mobile-optimized and provides good navigation and content quality. However, performance is rated slow, and accessibility is basic. SEO practices are good with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Security posture is a concern due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and lack of HTTPS support, exposing users to potential risks. While some security headers are present, critical TLS protocols and cipher suites are missing. Privacy compliance is strong with GDPR-aligned privacy and cookie policies. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but requires urgent improvements in SSL/TLS configuration to secure communications and protect users. Strategic security enhancements and performance optimizations are recommended to elevate the site's security and user experience.

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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

7 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

  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. 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';…

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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
50
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
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
  • 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

Austro Control operates as a government-owned essential entity in the transportation sector, providing air traffic control, flight information, and aviation safety services. Its business model centers on regulatory and operational aviation services with a focus on safety and compliance. The company leverages partnerships with training organizations and drone regulation platforms, expanding its ecosystem. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content targeting aviation professionals and the public. Growth indicators include active event calendars, recruiting initiatives, and international collaborations. The company maintains a strong brand with consistent messaging and trust signals such as awards and certifications.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low due to the lack of HTTPS and valid SSL certificates, which is a critical vulnerability for any website, especially one handling aviation-related information. The absence of modern TLS protocols and secure cipher suites further exacerbates the risk. While some security headers are implemented, the overall SSL/TLS configuration is inadequate. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency and readiness. Privacy policies are well implemented, indicating good data protection practices. The company should prioritize SSL deployment, enable modern security protocols, and establish clear incident response channels to improve security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Install and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3 protocols and configure strong cipher suites to secure communications.
  3. Implement OCSP stapling and session resumption to improve security and performance.
  4. Publish a security.txt file and establish a vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance transparency.
  5. Regularly audit security headers and update policies to align with best practices.
  6. Optimize website performance to reduce load times and improve user experience.
  7. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader usability.
  8. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a CMS platform likely JArt, using Bootstrap 4 and jQuery for frontend development. It includes FontAwesome icons and integrates video content via YouTube. The site is mobile responsive with a clear navigation structure and SEO-friendly meta tags. However, performance metrics indicate slow loading times and no resource count or page size data was available, suggesting potential optimization needs. The SSL/TLS configuration is critically lacking, with no valid certificate and no enabled TLS protocols, which poses a significant risk. DNS records are properly configured but lack DNSSEC and CAA records. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but requires urgent security and performance improvements.
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. 53/100Medium27 findingsView report
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