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Security report for ife-austria.at

Caritas · Non-profit · Austria

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.ife-austria.at represents an established non-profit organization under Caritas Austria, focused on facilitating international volunteer deployments in social projects across multiple continents. It targets individuals seeking meaningful volunteer experiences abroad, providing structured programs, risk assessments, and support. The site is well-branded, consistent, and offers comprehensive information about its services and deployment locations. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper, and integrates Sentry for error monitoring. It demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. The presence of a detailed cookie consent mechanism and GDPR-compliant privacy policy reflects a mature approach to privacy compliance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, appropriate security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not published, which could be improved. Analytics and tracking are implemented responsibly with user consent. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and secure, with minor areas for enhancement in transparency around security policies and direct contact information.

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

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

  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 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
    • 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
42
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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 ife-austria.at, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

The organization operates as a medium-sized non-profit under the Caritas umbrella, with a clear market position in international volunteer services. Its business model revolves around social impact through volunteer placements, supported by a network of international partners. The website reflects a strategic focus on safety, cultural exchange, and social contribution. Partnerships with regional Caritas entities strengthen its ecosystem. The absence of direct sales or commercial activities aligns with its non-profit nature. Growth indicators include a broad geographic scope and active social media engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS, modern security headers, and integration of Sentry for real-time error and performance monitoring. Cookie consent is actively managed, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response plans, or dedicated security contact channels limits transparency and readiness perception. Implementing these would enhance trust and preparedness for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible from the website.
  2. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and liabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information visibility by including verified company phone numbers and physical addresses.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Caritas
Description
Organisation offering international volunteer deployments in social projects worldwide, focusing on cultural exchange and social contribution.
Key services
International volunteer placements, Risk assessment for volunteer safety, Support and preparation for volunteers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 3.5.1, Swiper 4.5.3, Sentry for error tracking
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Sentry for monitoring
  • Cookie consent management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Sentry
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Sentry
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses a modern CMS (TYPO3) with good accessibility features.
  2. Strong focus on privacy compliance with detailed cookie consent and privacy policy.
  3. No direct email or phone contact found in the main HTML; contact is via forms.
  4. Social media presence is active and linked.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. Good use of security headers and HTTPS.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring scalability and maintainability. The tech stack includes jQuery and Swiper for UI interactions and Sentry for monitoring, indicating a modern approach to frontend and backend stability. Performance is moderate, with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features implemented. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data, although some opportunities for optimization remain. No critical technical debt or outdated components were identified.
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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