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Security report for internationalerfreiwilligeneinsatz.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 Austrian non-profit organization affiliated with Caritas, focused on facilitating international volunteer deployments in social projects across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. It targets individuals interested in meaningful volunteer experiences abroad, providing program information, preparation guidance, and safety risk assessments. The site is well-branded, consistent, and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and accessibility features. Technically, the site is built on the TYPO3 CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper, and integrates third-party services including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Sentry for monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized and includes a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses Sentry for error tracking, but lacks explicit security policy documentation and incident response contact details. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Privacy compliance is strong, with detailed cookie and privacy policies linked to the parent Caritas site. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence suitable for a medium-sized non-profit, with recommendations to enhance security transparency and incident response readiness to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

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 in the non-profit sector, specializing in international volunteer programs. It benefits from the strong brand and network of Caritas Austria, positioning itself as a trusted facilitator of volunteer placements worldwide. The business model revolves around program coordination and support rather than commercial sales. The target market includes young adults and professionals seeking social engagement abroad. The website supports growth through multilingual support and social media engagement. Partnerships with Caritas and other social organizations enhance credibility and outreach.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS enforcement and integration of Sentry for monitoring. Cookie consent and privacy policies are well implemented, reflecting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of published security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency. No security headers were detected in the provided data, suggesting room for improvement. The use of third-party scripts is extensive but appears managed. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from enhanced documentation and security header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including abuse and security email addresses.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information visibility by including verified company emails and phone numbers.
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 meaningful volunteer opportunities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Key services
International volunteer placements, Program preparation and support, Risk assessment for volunteer safety, Inclusive volunteer opportunities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 3.5.1, Swiper 4.5.3, Sentry for error tracking, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, YouTube embeds, Vimeo embeds, SoundCloud embeds, Issuu embeds, Google Translate
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Sentry for error and performance monitoring
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Sentry
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook
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 reputable CMS (TYPO3) with modern frontend technologies
  2. Strong focus on privacy compliance with detailed cookie consent and privacy policy
  3. No visible contact emails or phone numbers, but contact form is present
  4. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), and YouTube
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published
  6. Good accessibility features including keyboard navigation and ReadSpeaker integration
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, ensuring maintainability and scalability. Frontend technologies include jQuery and Swiper for interactive elements, with Sentry integrated for error and performance monitoring. The site loads external resources from trusted domains and supports multilingual content. Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and accessibility features such as keyboard navigation and ReadSpeaker integration. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data, although no advanced schema beyond a basic WebPage type was found. Hosting details are not explicit but the site uses HTTPS with a valid certificate.
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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