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Security report for ideentriebwerk.com

Ideentriebwerk · Technology · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ideentriebwerk is a volunteer-driven non-profit association established in 2012 that supports the startup ecosystem in Graz, Austria. The organization focuses on connecting founders, experts, and enthusiasts through events, workshops, and online content, positioning itself as a central hub in the regional startup community. Their offerings include startup events, pitch training, networking opportunities, and educational resources, targeting a broad audience from aspiring entrepreneurs to corporate partners. The website is professionally designed, content-rich, and well-structured, reflecting a mature digital presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
67

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

The organization holds a strong market position within the Styrian startup scene, leveraging partnerships with educational institutions and local businesses. Their business model centers on community building and knowledge sharing rather than direct commercial sales. The presence of a detailed event calendar, newsletter, and active social media channels indicates ongoing engagement and growth potential. The lack of direct phone contact suggests a preference for digital communication channels. Their partnerships with local universities and companies enhance their credibility and outreach.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates cookie consent mechanisms, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could be improved to enhance DNS security. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The use of reputable plugins and regular updates is implied but should be continuously monitored. The absence of published security policies or incident response contacts is a gap that could be addressed to improve transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance trust and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and WordPress core to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding clear phone contact information for business inquiries to improve accessibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ideentriebwerk
Description
Ideentriebwerk is a volunteer association founded in 2012 that supports and shapes the startup scene in Styria, Austria. They organize startup events, provide know-how, and networking opportunities to founders, experts, and enthusiasts to help startups succeed.
Key services
Startup events, Pitch training, Networking, Workshops, Online content and blog, Newsletter
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.2, Elementor 3.24.7, JetMenu, JetElements, JetBlog, Borlabs Cookie, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of security plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established non-profit startup community platform in Austria.
  2. Content is rich, professionally presented, and regularly updated.
  3. Good use of SEO and social media integration.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  5. No critical security issues detected but DNSSEC is not enabled.
  6. No direct phone numbers found; contact primarily via email and contact form.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with Elementor and several Jet plugins, indicating a modern and flexible CMS infrastructure. Hosting and DNS are managed by reputable providers, including World4You and Cloudflare. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices, supported by Yoast SEO. The site uses Facebook Pixel and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing, reflecting a moderate level of user tracking. Accessibility features are basic but present. The technical setup is solid for a small non-profit organization but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance optimizations.
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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