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Security report for kaoe.at

Katholische Aktion Österreich · Non-profit · Austria

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Katholische Aktion Österreich (KAÖ) is the official lay organization of the Catholic Church in Austria, focusing on social advocacy, education, and community engagement aligned with Christian values. It holds a prominent position as the largest Catholic lay organization in Austria, serving a broad audience including church members and the general public interested in Catholic social issues. The website provides comprehensive information, news, dossiers, and contact points for various dioceses and affiliated movements. Technically, the site uses a modern CMS (siteswift), jQuery, and other contemporary web technologies, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses security headers, and implements cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, and privacy compliance is well addressed with a detailed privacy policy and cookie consent. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

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
60
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
65

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

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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

KAÖ operates as a non-profit entity within the religious and social sector, leveraging its affiliation with the Catholic Church to maintain a strong market position in Austria. Its business model centers on advocacy, education, and community networking rather than commercial revenue. The organization maintains a decentralized structure with multiple diocesan offices and affiliated movements, enhancing its reach and influence. The website supports this ecosystem by providing detailed contact information, downloadable dossiers, and news updates. Partnerships with diocesan websites and Catholic organizations are evident, reinforcing its network. The presence of multiple contact emails and phone numbers across dioceses indicates a well-established operational framework.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present, including HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. Forms include CSRF tokens, and cookie consent is managed via Klaro, indicating compliance with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, no explicit security policy or incident response contact information is published, which could enhance transparency and readiness. The use of Matomo for analytics suggests privacy-conscious tracking. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from additional published policies and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards such as WCAG.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider publishing incident response contact channels to improve transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Katholische Aktion Österreich
Description
Die Katholische Aktion (KA) ist die offizielle Laienorganisation der katholischen Kirche in Österreich, engagiert in gesellschaftlichen und kirchlichen Themen mit Fokus auf christliche Werte und soziale Verantwortung.
Key services
Information dissemination, Social and church advocacy, Event organization, Publication of dossiers and articles, Networking within church and society
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper.js, Magnific Popup, PrettyPhoto, Klaro Consent Manager, Siteswift CMS
Frameworks
siteswift.connected
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens in forms
  • Cookie consent management implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Klaro Consent Manager
Transparency
good

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. Strong focus on Catholic social and community activities in Austria.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy implementation.
  4. No terms of service page found.
  5. Multiple contact points with clear organizational structure.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (siteswift).
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  8. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the siteswift CMS platform, utilizing jQuery and modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js and Magnific Popup for UI enhancements. The presence of Klaro Consent Manager indicates a focus on privacy compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes SEO-friendly meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, likely due to the use of multiple scripts and media content, but overall user experience is good. The technical infrastructure appears stable and well-maintained, with no immediate technical debt or risks identified from the provided 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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