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Security report for europainfo.at

Europe Direct Österreich · Government · Austria

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Europe Direct Österreich operates as an official EU information center providing free and accessible information about the European Union to Austrian citizens. The website serves as a hub for EU-related news, events, educational resources, and advisory services. It is part of the Europe Direct network managed by the European Commission, positioning it as a trusted government-affiliated entity. The site targets EU citizens and residents interested in EU policies, rights, and participation in EU-related discussions and events. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and technologies, including event management and cookie consent tools, ensuring a functional and user-friendly experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though improvements can be made by adding security headers and publishing explicit privacy and security policies. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, supporting its mission to inform and engage the public about the EU.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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. 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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 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';…

  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
57
Security headers
70
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
68

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

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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

Europe Direct Österreich holds a strong market position as an official EU information center in Austria, leveraging its affiliation with the European Commission. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on public service and education rather than commercial revenue. The organization offers key services such as information dissemination, consultation, event organization, and educational outreach. The website's content and structure reflect a clear focus on transparency and accessibility, targeting a broad audience of EU citizens and stakeholders. The presence of social media channels and active event listings indicates ongoing engagement efforts. The domain age and registration details align with the organization's operational timeline, reinforcing legitimacy. The partnership ecosystem includes official EU domains and local information centers, enhancing credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of reputable plugins for cookie consent and event management, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. There is no published security policy or incident response contact, which could hinder effective vulnerability reporting and incident handling. The site does not expose any known vulnerabilities or use outdated libraries based on the provided data. Privacy compliance is partially addressed through cookie consent mechanisms, but the lack of a visible privacy policy page reduces overall compliance confidence. The security score is good but could be enhanced by addressing these gaps.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page clearly accessible from the website.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.
  3. Implement and publish a security policy including incident response contact details.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection.
  5. Provide clear and verified contact information including official emails and phone numbers to enhance trust and user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Europe Direct Österreich
Description
EUROPE DIRECT Österreich bietet einfachen, kostenlosen und persönlichen Zugang zu Informationen rund um die Europäische Union. Informiert über EU-Bürgerrechte, Leben, Arbeiten, Reisen oder Studieren in der EU sowie Veranstaltungen und Beratungen.
Key services
Information service about EU policies and rights, Consultation and advice on EU topics, Organization and promotion of events, lectures, and discussions, Distribution of official EU publications, School workshops and educational activities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Modern Events Calendar Lite plugin, Borlabs Cookie plugin, Automatic CSS, Splide slider, Font Awesome, Cloudflare DNS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented via Borlabs Cookie
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused plugins

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Rank Math PRO SEO plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official information portal for Europe Direct Austria.
  2. Content is well-structured and informative with clear navigation.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on the homepage or main navigation.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  6. Social media presence includes Facebook and Twitter accounts linked in structured data.
  7. Events and news sections are active and updated with future dates.
  8. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies indicates maintained infrastructure.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, utilizing modern plugins such as Modern Events Calendar Lite for event management and Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie consent. The tech stack includes jQuery and Font Awesome for UI enhancements. Hosting details are not explicit, but DNS uses Cloudflare name servers, suggesting reliable DNS and potential CDN usage. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is enhanced by Rank Math PRO plugin and proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter Cards. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) to improve search engine understanding and social media integration. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and well-maintained, supporting the business goals effectively.
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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