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Security report for fh-kaernten.at

FH Kärnten gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH · Education · Austria

Partial score · DNS & email only

55/100

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

FH Kärnten is a public higher education institution in Austria offering a wide range of Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs focused on technology, health, social sciences, and management. The institution emphasizes practical orientation, international cooperation, and sustainable development. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and consistent branding targeting prospective and current students. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS and served by Apache, but critically lacks a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support, which undermines security and user trust. Security headers are partially implemented, but the absence of TLS protocols and HSTS reduces the site's security posture. Privacy compliance is moderate with a clear privacy policy but no cookie consent mechanism despite tracking scripts. Overall, the site is professional and credible but requires urgent security improvements to protect user data and enhance trust.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
0
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
85
Average
55

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

FH Kärnten holds a strong regional position in Austria's education sector, serving students interested in applied sciences and professional development. Its business model is centered on academic programs, research, and continuing education, supported by partnerships with international universities and industry. The institution leverages a broad partnership ecosystem including accreditation bodies and educational alliances. Growth indicators include diverse program offerings and active social media engagement. The website supports business goals by providing detailed program information, campus details, and student services, facilitating recruitment and community engagement.

Security posture

The current security posture is weak due to the lack of HTTPS and valid SSL certificates, exposing users to potential data interception risks. While some security headers like Content Security Policy and X-Content-Type-Options are present, the absence of modern TLS protocols, HSTS, and OCSP stapling indicates incomplete security hardening. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are found, which may impact readiness for security events. The use of Google Tag Manager introduces moderate tracking but lacks a consent mechanism, posing privacy compliance risks. Immediate remediation of SSL/TLS and privacy controls is recommended to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Install and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable and enforce modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3) and configure HSTS with includeSubDomains.
  3. Implement a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and inform users about tracking.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to avoid vulnerabilities and ensure privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FH Kärnten gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH
Technical notes

Notes

The website runs on a stable Apache server with TYPO3 CMS, leveraging compressed CSS and JavaScript assets for performance. The site is mobile responsive and includes accessibility features such as skip navigation links and ARIA roles. SEO is supported by meta tags, Open Graph, and hreflang attributes. However, performance metrics are unavailable, and the lack of HTTPS negatively impacts perceived security and SEO rankings. The technology stack is modern but requires SSL/TLS implementation and enhanced privacy controls to reduce technical debt and security risks.
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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