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Security report for dievorarlbergerin.at

Vorarlbergerin · Media · Austria

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security and Security headers.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Die Vorarlbergerin is a regional digital media outlet focused on lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and culture primarily targeting German-speaking women in Vorarlberg, Austria. The website offers editorial content, advertising opportunities, and subscription services, positioning itself as a trusted regional magazine with a consistent brand identity and a good quality content offering. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins for SEO, cookie management, and analytics, delivering a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive policies and consent management. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
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

6 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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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';…

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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
95
Security headers
25
Email security
65
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
100
Average
60
After the cap
49

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 website operates within the media sector, serving a regional audience with lifestyle and cultural content. It leverages advertising and subscription revenue models, supported by partnerships with sister regional publications. The business benefits from a clear market position in Vorarlberg and Austria, with a focus on female readers interested in fashion and lifestyle. The presence of multiple sister sites indicates a broader media network under Russmedia Digital GmbH. The site’s content and marketing tools suggest a mature digital media operation with moderate user tracking and advertising integration.

Security posture

The site demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS, GDPR-compliant cookie consent via Borlabs Cookie, and no visible sensitive data exposure. Use of security plugins and analytics is controlled, but the absence of explicit security headers like CSP and X-Frame-Options is a minor gap. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. Incident response and security policy pages are not present, which could be improved for transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media website but could benefit from enhanced header policies and documented incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  5. Improve advertising transparency by detailing ad and tracking practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vorarlbergerin
Description
Online magazine focused on fashion, lifestyle, beauty, people, and regional culture in Vorarlberg, Austria.
Key services
Online magazine content, Advertising placements, Newsletter subscription, Magazine subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.4.5, Yoast SEO plugin, Contact Form 7, Newsletter plugin, Borlabs Cookie (cookie consent management), AddToAny (social sharing), Burst Statistics (analytics), jQuery 3.7.1, Smart AdServer (advertising)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Burst Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Smart AdServer
Tracking pixels
Burst Statistics
Marketing tools
AddToAny social sharing, Newsletter plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional lifestyle and fashion magazine for Vorarlberg, Austria.
  2. Content is well-structured with clear categories and recent articles.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  4. Advertising is managed via Smart AdServer with integrated analytics.
  5. No security or content blocking mechanisms detected.
  6. Contact information includes email and phone with subscription options.
  7. Social media presence primarily on Facebook.
  8. Technical stack is WordPress-based with common plugins for SEO, forms, and cookies.
  9. No explicit or adult content detected; suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with popular plugins such as Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and Borlabs Cookie for privacy management. Advertising is managed through Smart AdServer, and analytics via Burst Statistics. The site loads moderate external resources and is mobile optimized with responsive design. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The technical stack is standard for digital media but well integrated. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers 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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