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Security report for hardsoft.net

hardsoft · Technology · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

hardsoft is a small Austrian IT service provider specializing in comprehensive IT solutions including system installation, cloud services, communication, and business applications. The company operates under the parent brand hoferdigital, emphasizing professional service and strong client relationships. The website is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides clear contact and support options, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks and includes privacy-compliant cookie consent and Matomo analytics for user tracking. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a concern but is mitigated by the professional website and parent company association. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and professional business front with room for enhanced security policies and transparency.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  2. 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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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

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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
15
Email security
78
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58

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

hardsoft positions itself as a trusted IT solutions provider in Austria, targeting businesses requiring integrated IT infrastructure and cloud services. Their business model focuses on delivering end-to-end IT services, leveraging partnerships with leading technology providers. The company benefits from its association with hoferdigital, enhancing credibility and market reach. The website content and news updates indicate active engagement and community involvement. Revenue streams likely include hardware sales, managed IT services, cloud hosting, and application support. The clear presentation of services and support portal suggests a customer-centric approach aimed at SMEs and regional enterprises.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. However, no explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. The site uses Matomo for analytics, reducing reliance on third-party trackers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The redirect for Internet Explorer users to a deprecated browser page shows attention to user security. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from formalized security documentation and enhanced HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies including contact channels for abuse or security issues.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards and user experience.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider clarifying WHOIS registration details or using verified domain registration to improve trust signals.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
hardsoft
Description
hardsoft develops professional IT solutions from a single source, focusing on technical capabilities and maintaining friendly partnerships with clients.
Key services
IT system installation and operation, Hardware, network, and security solutions, Cloud services (public, hybrid, private), Communication and collaboration solutions, Business application installation and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Matomo Analytics, Borlabs Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Security check for IE browser redirect

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie Consent
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 no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professional and business-focused on IT services.
  3. Clear contact information and support portal available.
  4. No explicit security policies or incident response info found.
  5. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust but website branding and partner association mitigate concerns.
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework and uses jQuery, FontAwesome, and AOS for UI enhancements. Matomo analytics is deployed for privacy-conscious user tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and uses Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie management. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. The technical stack is modern and appropriate for the business scale, though hosting provider details are not disclosed. There is an opportunity to improve technical SEO and accessibility compliance further. No critical technical debt or risks were identified from the HTML content.
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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