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EWAY web+entwicklung · Technology · Austria

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

EWAY web+entwicklung, led by Peter Höfler, is a small Austrian technology company specializing in custom web development, CMS systems, e-commerce solutions, SEO optimization, and hosting services. With over 20 years of experience, the company targets SMEs and businesses in Austria seeking tailored digital solutions. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive service offering with clear contact information and a strong regional focus. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including PHP 8+, JSF, .NET, Vue.js, and UIkit, supporting both web and mobile platforms. The site is well-optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness, with good performance and accessibility features. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance are well implemented, indicating a mature digital presence. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has implemented cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of WHOIS data reduces transparency and trustworthiness somewhat, but the website content and business information appear legitimate and professional. Overall, EWAY web+entwicklung presents a credible and professional digital presence with room for improvement in security policy transparency and WHOIS data availability. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and ensuring WHOIS data is accessible to improve trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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: 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

  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 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
    • 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';…

  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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  • 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
72
Security headers
20
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
54
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

EWAY operates as a niche regional service provider in Austria, focusing on custom web development and digital transformation solutions for SMEs. Its competitive advantage lies in deep technical expertise across multiple programming languages and frameworks, combined with a personalized service approach by founder Peter Höfler. The business model is service-based, generating revenue through project development, hosting, and SEO services. The company maintains partnerships such as with KMU-Digital, indicating integration into local digital consultancy networks. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with recent updates and active social media presence. The company targets Austrian businesses seeking tailored web and e-commerce solutions, positioning itself as a trusted local expert.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with mandatory HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts were found, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries visibly. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a small business but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and publishing security-related policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Ensure WHOIS data is complete and publicly accessible to enhance domain registration transparency and legitimacy.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and update cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies to stay compliant with evolving GDPR requirements.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EWAY web+entwicklung
Description
Peter Höfler bietet professionelle Webentwicklung, CMS‑Systeme, Onlineshops, Hosting und SEO‑Optimierung aus Österreich.
Key services
Webentwicklung, Intranetlösungen, Produktionsvisualisierungen, Kundenportal, Programmierung, Landingpages, CMS & Shop-Lösungen, SEO Optimierung, Webhosting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
PHP 8+, JSF 1.2, JSF 2, .NET, C#, VB, HTML5, CSS3, XML, SOAP, jQuery, AJAX, Vue.js, UIkit, MS SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, Android, KI-Lösungen (AI solutions)
Frameworks
UIkit, JSF, .NET
Platforms
Web, Mobile (Android)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent modal with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Adwords
Marketing tools
Google Adwords
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professional, and business-focused.
  3. Strong presence of GDPR compliance and cookie consent mechanisms.
  4. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain transparency.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook and Xing is established.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Website uses modern web technologies and frameworks.
  9. Contact information is clear and complete.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust and modern technology stack featuring PHP 8+, JSF, .NET, Vue.js, and UIkit, enabling flexible and scalable web solutions. The use of multiple database systems (MS SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle) suggests capability for diverse client requirements. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO meta tags. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich content and images but acceptable for the target audience. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with opportunities for further optimization.
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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