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Security report for illwerkevkw.at

illwerke vkw AG · Energy · Austria

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

illwerke vkw AG is a well-established energy company based in Austria, specializing in renewable energy production including hydropower, wind, and photovoltaic sources, as well as energy trading and supply. The company has a strong regional presence in Vorarlberg and operates several subsidiaries in related sectors such as energy networks and tourism. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive business information and active social media engagement. Technically, the site uses modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks, including Bootstrap and jQuery, and integrates Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics for analytics and consent management. However, the lack of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support is a significant security shortfall, impacting the overall security posture and user trust. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are well implemented, indicating good compliance with GDPR requirements. Overall, the website is informative and user-friendly but requires urgent improvements in SSL/TLS configuration to enhance security and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
60
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
49

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 company holds a leading market position in the regional energy sector with a diversified portfolio of energy generation and supply services. Its business model integrates sustainable energy production with regional partnerships and community engagement. The presence of subsidiaries focused on energy networks and tourism indicates a broad ecosystem supporting its core operations. The website's content and structure suggest a focus on both residential and commercial customers, with clear calls to action for careers and community involvement. The company leverages digital marketing and analytics tools to optimize user engagement and compliance. Growth indicators include active recruitment, educational initiatives, and sustainability programs. The partnership ecosystem includes regional energy networks and tourism providers, enhancing market reach and service integration.

Security posture

The website demonstrates basic security best practices such as HttpOnly cookies, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-XSS-Protection headers. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support is a critical vulnerability that exposes users to potential data interception and undermines trust. The site does not enable modern TLS protocols or advanced security features like OCSP stapling or session resumption. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which may indicate limited readiness for security incidents. Privacy compliance is supported by a consent management platform and detailed privacy policies, but the overall security posture is weakened by the lack of encryption. Addressing these gaps is essential to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire website.
  2. Enable and configure modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable deprecated protocols.
  3. Enhance HSTS policy by including subdomains and enabling preload to enforce HTTPS.
  4. Implement OCSP stapling and session resumption to improve security and performance.
  5. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  6. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to avoid vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
illwerke vkw AG
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap, and other JavaScript libraries such as Slick Carousel and Lightbox for UI enhancements. Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics are used for analytics and consent management, indicating a mature approach to user tracking and privacy compliance. The HTML structure is well-formed with appropriate meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph and Twitter cards). Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements and a mobile menu. However, the lack of HTTPS and SSL certificate is a major technical deficiency. Performance data was not available, but the use of modern libraries suggests moderate performance. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site does not appear to use a known CMS or hosting provider is not identified from the data.
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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