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Security report for gem2go.page

RIS GmbH · Government · Austria

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

GEM2GO is a digital platform operated by RIS GmbH, providing modern communication solutions for municipalities, cities, and regions primarily in German-speaking countries. The platform offers apps, websites, and digital signage to facilitate barrier-free, GDPR-compliant citizen communication. With over 1,400 municipalities as clients and more than one million app downloads, GEM2GO holds a strong market position in the government digital communication sector. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and accessible, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site uses a RIS CMS backend with jQuery, FontAwesome, and Matomo analytics for tracking. It integrates Google Maps API and supports accessibility features aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though additional security headers could enhance protection. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified given the business nature. The domain is actively maintained with recent updates. Social media presence is robust across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok, supporting community engagement. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Overall, GEM2GO demonstrates a strong, trustworthy digital platform for government communication with good security and privacy practices. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency could further strengthen its posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

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.

    • 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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  • Exposed services
  • 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
72
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
80

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

GEM2GO operates in the government sector, targeting municipalities and cities with digital communication tools. Its competitive advantage lies in a comprehensive platform combining apps, websites, and digital signage tailored for local governments. The business model is B2G, focusing on long-term partnerships with over 1,400 municipalities. Revenue likely derives from platform subscriptions or service fees. The company benefits from a strong parent company, RIS GmbH, enhancing credibility. Growth indicators include extensive app downloads and active social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes regional GEM2GO sites for Austria, Germany, and South Tyrol. The platform's emphasis on GDPR compliance and accessibility aligns with regulatory trends, supporting sustainable market presence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No public security or incident response policies were found, and no security.txt file is present for vulnerability disclosure. The site uses form validation to prevent input errors but could benefit from enhanced input sanitization and monitoring. Overall, the security posture is good but could be elevated with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security collaboration.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and libraries to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance form input sanitization and monitoring to prevent injection attacks and data integrity issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RIS GmbH
Description
GEM2GO ist eine digitale Plattform für moderne Bürgerkommunikation, die Gemeinden, Städte und Regionen mit Websites, Apps, digitalen Amtstafeln und mehr versorgt. Die Plattform ermöglicht barrierefreie und datenschutzkonforme Kommunikation.
Key services
Digitale Bürgerkommunikation, Mobile Apps für Gemeinden, Websites für Kommunen, Digitale Amtstafeln, Barrierefreie und DSGVO-konforme Lösungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.7.2, jQuery UI 1.8.17, FontAwesome, Matomo Analytics, Google Maps API, RIS CMS, Lightbox jQuery plugin
Platforms
Web, Mobile Apps (iOS, Android)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Form validation with jQuery Validate
  • Barrierefreiheit support

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, SocialSharePrivacy jQuery plugin
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in German language.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. Strong focus on digital communication solutions for municipalities.
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. Social media presence across major platforms.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable.
  8. Uses Matomo and Google Analytics for tracking with opt-out options.
  9. Barrierefreiheit (accessibility) is supported and emphasized.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a RIS CMS platform using legacy but stable technologies like jQuery 1.7.2 and jQuery UI 1.8.17, supplemented with FontAwesome for icons and Lightbox for image display. It integrates Google Maps API and uses Matomo for analytics, reflecting a privacy-aware approach. The site is mobile-optimized and supports accessibility features compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and lazy loading of images. The technical stack is functional but could benefit from modernization to newer JavaScript frameworks and improved performance optimizations. Hosting details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for modernization.
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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