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Security report for klar.net

klar. Strategie- und Kommunikationsberatung GmbH · Other · Austria

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

klar. Strategie- und Kommunikationsberatung GmbH is a specialized Austrian consultancy focused on strategy and communications, offering services such as strategy development, positioning, reputation management, and public relations. The company targets organizations and public sector clients seeking credible and clear communication solutions. The website is professionally designed, content-rich, and well-structured, reflecting a mature digital presence. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS implementation is a critical security shortfall that undermines user trust and data protection. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with clear consent mechanisms in place. Contact information is complete and transparent, supporting business credibility. Overall, the company demonstrates strong market positioning and trust indicators but must urgently address security infrastructure gaps to align with best practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
18/ 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

8 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

      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. 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
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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
20
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
18
Average
32

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 operates in the communications consultancy sector with a focus on energy, government, non-profit, and other industries. It leverages a network of experienced partners and serves a broad client base including major Austrian and international organizations. The business model centers on consulting and implementation of strategic communication solutions, supported by digital tools and AI applications. The website showcases extensive client references and detailed team profiles, indicating a well-established market presence. The use of WordPress and popular plugins suggests a standard but effective digital infrastructure. The company maintains good privacy compliance and transparent marketing practices, enhancing its competitive advantage.

Security posture

The current security posture is weak due to the lack of a valid SSL certificate and absence of HTTPS, exposing users to potential data interception risks. No modern TLS protocols are enabled, and critical security headers such as HSTS are missing. While no known vulnerabilities or malware are detected, these configuration gaps represent significant compliance and trust issues. The company employs SPF records for email protection and uses reputable analytics and cookie consent tools, indicating awareness of privacy and security needs. However, incident response and security policy documentation are absent, limiting preparedness for security events.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and properly configure a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the site.
  2. Enable and enforce modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable deprecated versions.
  3. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  4. Add and configure additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  5. Establish and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan with contact channels.
  6. Enable DNSSEC and CAA records to enhance DNS and certificate security.
  7. Optimize website performance and loading times to improve user experience.
  8. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
klar. Strategie- und Kommunikationsberatung GmbH
VAT number
ATU69157048
Registration number
FN 425720 i
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using Bootstrap framework and WPBakery Page Builder plugin, supported by jQuery and various JavaScript libraries. It integrates Borlabs Cookie for consent management and uses Google Analytics and Clicky for visitor tracking. The site includes responsive design elements and is mobile optimized. However, performance data is missing or indicates slow loading, suggesting potential optimization needs. The absence of a valid SSL certificate and disabled TLS protocols are critical technical deficiencies. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical stack is standard for a professional consultancy website but requires security and performance improvements.
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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