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Security report for ka-wien.at

Katholische Aktion der Erzdiözese Wien · Non-profit · Austria

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Katholische Aktion der Erzdiözese Wien is a small non-profit Christian organization affiliated with the Archdiocese of Vienna. It focuses on societal and ecological engagement to foster a more just and peaceful world, targeting socially conscious Christians and community members in Austria. The website provides information on their activities, volunteer opportunities, spiritual programs, and newsletters to keep their audience engaged. Technically, the website is built on the siteswift-CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Swiper, and Magnific Popup. It implements cookie consent management via Klaro and uses Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, though SEO optimization is basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses CSRF tokens in forms, but lacks advanced security headers and published security policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is good with a clear privacy and cookie policy, including consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, with clear contact information and consistent branding. Strategic improvements could include enhanced security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and adding a vulnerability disclosure policy to strengthen security posture and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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. 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

    • 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.

    • 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
65
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
66

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

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Dark web exposure

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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 non-profit under the Catholic Church in Vienna, focusing on social and ecological issues. Its business model revolves around community engagement, advocacy, and volunteer mobilization. The website serves as a communication and outreach platform, offering newsletters and event information. The organization maintains partnerships with various church-affiliated groups and youth movements, enhancing its network and influence. Growth indicators include active content updates and multiple engagement channels. The absence of commercial activities aligns with its non-profit status.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and CSRF protection on forms. Cookie consent is managed properly, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published security or incident response policies represent gaps. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The organization would benefit from formalizing its security policies and publishing contact channels for incident reporting to improve readiness and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance SEO optimization and metadata completeness to improve discoverability.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Katholische Aktion der Erzdiözese Wien
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Katholische Aktion der Erzdiözese Wien
Description
A non-profit Christian organization engaged in societal and ecological challenges to promote a more humane, just, and peaceful world. It encourages solidarity politics and supports disadvantaged groups.
Key services
Societal engagement, Spiritual programs, Community and leisure activities, Interreligious dialogue, Volunteer support, Newsletter communication
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper.js, Magnific Popup, PrettyPhoto, Waypoints, CSS Element Queries, ValidationEngine
Frameworks
siteswift.connected (web development framework)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens implemented in forms
  • Cookie consent management via Klaro

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Klaro Consent Manager
Transparency
basic

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. Clear organizational identity as a Catholic non-profit in Vienna.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented with Klaro.
  4. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and CMS framework siteswift.
  5. Contact information is prominently displayed and consistent.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Social media presence limited to Facebook.
  9. Content is well structured with clear navigation and multiple engagement sections.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern CMS (siteswift) with a solid tech stack including jQuery and various UI libraries. It is mobile responsive and accessible, with cookie consent implemented via Klaro. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The site uses CSRF tokens for form security and Google Analytics for tracking. Technical debt appears low, but security headers are missing. The site structure and navigation are clear, supporting good user experience. Opportunities exist to improve SEO and security configurations.
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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