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Security report for caritas-linz.at

Caritas Oberösterreich · Non-profit · Austria

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Caritas Oberösterreich is a prominent regional non-profit organization dedicated to providing social services and humanitarian aid in Upper Austria. Their offerings include social counseling, support for vulnerable populations, migration and integration services, care and nursing, family and youth programs, and hospice care. The organization maintains a strong market position as a leading social service provider in the region, supported by a broad network of partner sites and a professional online presence. The website is well-designed, accessible, and optimized for mobile devices, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure based on TYPO3 CMS and modern JavaScript libraries. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement and integration of monitoring tools like Sentry, although some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear cookie consent mechanisms and comprehensive privacy policies aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and a clear focus on community support.

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
  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
42
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
72

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
10
Employees
0
Customers
10
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

5 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The organization operates within the non-profit sector, focusing on social welfare and integration services. Its business model revolves around direct aid, counseling, and community support, targeting socially disadvantaged groups including migrants, families, and people with disabilities. The website links to multiple regional Caritas sites and partner organizations, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. Revenue streams likely include donations, government funding, and fundraising activities. The site’s content and navigation clearly address the needs of its target audience, supporting growth and engagement. Strategic observations include the use of modern CMS technology and integration with social media and analytics platforms to enhance outreach and operational efficiency.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and active use of Sentry for error and performance monitoring. Cookie consent is implemented to comply with privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is solid for a non-profit organization but could benefit from additional hardening and disclosure.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Add a security.txt file at the root domain to formalize vulnerability disclosure processes.
  4. Enhance contact information visibility on the website, including verified company emails and phone numbers for support and inquiries.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and dependencies to avoid potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Caritas Oberösterreich
Description
Caritas Oberösterreich offers diverse help and service offerings tailored to various life situations, focusing on social support and assistance.
Key services
Social counseling, Support for people in need, Migration and integration services, Care and nursing, Family and youth services, Hospice and palliative care, Shops and fundraising
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 3.5.1, Swiper.js 4.5.3, Sentry for error tracking
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Sentry for monitoring and error tracking
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Sentry
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Sentry
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on social services and community aid in Upper Austria.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy implementation.
  4. Use of modern CMS TYPO3 and integration of monitoring tools like Sentry.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; likely available on dedicated contact pages.
  7. Multiple external partner domains linked, indicating a broad network.
  8. No terms of service page explicitly found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. It uses jQuery 3.5.1 and Swiper.js for interactive UI components, and integrates Sentry for real-time error tracking and performance monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in asset delivery and caching. SEO best practices are followed with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and canonical URLs. The technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively but could be enhanced with modern security headers and improved hosting transparency.
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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