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Security report for hosttech.at

hosttech GmbH · Technology · Austria

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hosttech GmbH is a well-established Austrian web hosting provider founded in 2000, offering domain registration, web hosting, and server solutions primarily to Austrian businesses and individuals. The company maintains a strong local presence with sister sites in Switzerland and Germany, reinforcing its regional market position. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and comprehensive content relevant to its target audience. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor, integrating modern marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot and Google Tag Manager. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, appropriate security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. However, the site lacks a dedicated security policy and vulnerability disclosure program, which could enhance trust and incident readiness. Overall, Hosttech demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and trustworthy business operations with room for improvement in security transparency and accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

4 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

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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
67
Security headers
25
Email security
65
DNS health
90
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
88
Average
63

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention hosttech.at, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
111
Employees
0
Customers
111
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
3%

3 subdomains affected

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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

Hosttech operates in the technology sector as an essential entity providing hosting and domain services. Its business model focuses on service provision with a medium-sized company footprint. The company targets Austrian customers but extends its reach through related domains in Switzerland and Germany. Revenue streams likely include hosting packages, domain sales, and server rentals. The company leverages partnerships and sister sites to broaden market coverage. The website content and structure indicate a professional approach with consistent branding and trust signals such as GDPR compliance and clear contact information. Growth indicators include multi-country presence and use of advanced marketing tools.

Security posture

Hosttech's security maturity is good, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The presence of cookie consent and privacy policy indicates compliance with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response contact details limits transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. The company should consider publishing these to improve security culture and readiness. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and customer trust but can be enhanced with formalized policies and disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and marketing tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
hosttech GmbH
VAT number
ATU 624 899 02
Registration number
FN 123456a
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
hosttech GmbH
Description
Hosttech GmbH offers web hosting, domain registration, and server solutions primarily targeting Austrian customers.
Key services
Webhosting, Domain registration, Server hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Facebook Pixel, CookieYes
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, CookieYes
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 challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in German targeting Austrian customers.
  3. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with visible consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and marketing tools.
  5. Clear contact information and multiple communication channels.
  6. No evidence of security policy or incident response pages.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and business consistency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Elementor page builder, integrating multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools including HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel. Hosting is provided by hosttech GmbH itself, indicating control over infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The technical stack is current and supports the business model effectively. Potential risks include reliance on multiple external scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. The site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and security headers, contributing to a secure browsing experience.
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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