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Security report for caritas-steiermark.at

Caritas der Diözese Graz-Seckau · Non-profit · Austria

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Caritas der Diözese Graz-Seckau operates as a leading regional non-profit social aid organization in the Austrian state of Steiermark. The website reflects a comprehensive portfolio of social services including financial and social counseling, housing support, youth and family aid, integration services for refugees and migrants, addiction support, and senior care. The organization is affiliated with the Catholic Church and serves a broad target audience of vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. The site is well-branded, professionally designed, and provides clear navigation and multilingual support to enhance accessibility. Technically, the website is built on the TYPO3 CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper for UI components. It integrates Sentry for error tracking and Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing purposes. The site implements a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie categorization and user control. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses Sentry for monitoring, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's identity, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence suitable for a large non-profit organization, balancing user experience, privacy, and security effectively. Minor improvements in security headers and incident response transparency could further strengthen its posture.

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

3 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

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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
70
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
75

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

Caritas der Diözese Graz-Seckau holds a strong market position as a key regional social service provider in Steiermark, Austria. Its competitive advantage lies in its affiliation with the Catholic Church and extensive network of social aid programs addressing diverse community needs. The business model focuses on charitable services funded through donations, government support, and partnerships. Target customers include socially disadvantaged individuals, families, refugees, and seniors. Growth indicators include comprehensive service offerings and digital engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes national Caritas organizations and specialized care providers. Strategic observations highlight a focus on integration, social inclusion, and community support, leveraging digital tools for outreach and service delivery.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and integration of Sentry for real-time error and performance monitoring. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, providing granular user control. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies represent compliance gaps. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and formal security governance. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced policy publication and technical header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize risk from vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities and communicate security culture initiatives to stakeholders.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Caritas der Diözese Graz-Seckau
Description
Die Caritas der Diözese Graz-Seckau ist die soziale Hilfsorganisation der katholischen Kirche in der Steiermark, die vielfältige soziale Hilfsangebote für Menschen in Not bereitstellt.
Key services
Beratung in finanzieller und sozialer Not, Wohnungssicherung und Notschlafstellen, Kinder- und Jugendhilfe, Flucht und Integration, Suchthilfe, Senior*innen & Pflege, Familien- und Frauenhilfe, Bildung und Beschäftigung
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 3.5.1, Swiper 4.5.3, Sentry (error tracking and performance monitoring), Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Soundcloud embeds, YouTube embeds, Vimeo embeds
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL and script sources)
  • Use of Sentry for error and performance monitoring
  • Cookie consent mechanism with granular control
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Sentry
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Facebook
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 a well-structured, professional non-profit organization site.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms are implemented.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. Strong focus on social services and community aid.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (TYPO3).
  6. Good accessibility and multilingual support.
  7. No exposed security or privacy risks detected in the content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. The use of jQuery and Swiper libraries supports interactive UI elements such as sliders and dropdowns. Integration with Sentry provides advanced error tracking and performance monitoring, indicating a proactive approach to site reliability. Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel are used for analytics and marketing, with appropriate cookie consent mechanisms in place. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and accessibility compliance. Performance is moderate, suggesting potential optimization opportunities in asset delivery and caching. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-implemented, supporting the organization's digital engagement goals.
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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