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Security report for kirsch-tec.at

K.I.R.S.C.H. GmbH · Manufacturing · Austria

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

26/100

Risk levelHigh

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

K.I.R.S.C.H. GmbH is a specialized industrial company based in Austria, providing advanced air dehumidification systems and OEM solutions primarily for manufacturing sectors such as food, pharmaceutical, and wood industries. The company has a strong market position supported by over 15 years of experience and a reputation for quality and service. Their website is professionally designed with multilingual support and comprehensive product and service information, targeting industrial clients requiring customized dehumidification solutions. Technically, the website runs on WordPress with the Avada theme and uses several plugins for SEO and cookie management. However, a critical security gap exists due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate, resulting in no HTTPS support, which undermines user trust and data security. The site implements cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies aligned with GDPR requirements, but lacks explicit security or incident response policies. Overall, the business appears credible and well-established, but the website's security posture requires urgent improvement to meet modern standards.

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

11 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

  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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
20
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
26

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 · found on this site
  • 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 operates a B2B business model focusing on manufacturing clients needing industrial dehumidification. Their competitive advantage lies in OEM partnerships, extensive consulting, and a broad product portfolio including adsorption dryers and related equipment. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual capabilities and structured content supporting lead generation and customer support. The firm targets diverse industrial sectors, emphasizing flexibility and experience. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, indicating a focused small enterprise. The presence of detailed service and contact pages supports customer engagement and trust. Marketing tools like Rank Math SEO and Borlabs Cookie enhance visibility and compliance. The lack of social media links suggests a traditional or niche market approach.

Security posture

The website's security posture is weak due to the lack of HTTPS, exposing users to potential data interception and undermining trust. While no critical vulnerabilities like Heartbleed or POODLE are detected, the absence of SSL is a major flaw. Security headers are minimal, and no advanced protections such as HSTS or OCSP stapling are enabled. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are present, limiting transparency and preparedness. Cookie consent is implemented, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. The site uses standard WordPress plugins and themes, which require regular updates to avoid vulnerabilities. Overall, the security maturity is low, posing risks to business operations and customer data.

Recommendations

  1. Immediately install and configure a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Implement security headers including HSTS with preload, Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  3. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and performance monitoring to improve user experience and SEO.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
K.I.R.S.C.H. GmbH
VAT number
ATU 79884528
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and WPML for multilingual support. It employs Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie management and Rank Math for SEO optimization. The server runs Apache and serves content with cache-control headers disabling caching. Performance data is missing, but the site uses minified CSS and JS files and lazy loading for images, indicating some optimization efforts. The absence of HTTPS is a significant technical deficiency. The DNS setup includes multiple authoritative name servers and MX records pointing to Outlook and a local mail server, indicating a hybrid email infrastructure. No DNSSEC or CAA records are configured, which could enhance DNS security. Overall, the technical infrastructure is standard but requires security enhancements and performance monitoring.
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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