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Security report for ms-design.com

MS Design GmbH · Manufacturing · Austria

Partial score · DNS & email only

34/100

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

MS Design GmbH is a medium-sized manufacturing company based in Tirol, Austria, specializing as a system supplier to the automotive industry. Founded in 1983, the company offers comprehensive services from design and prototyping to production start, emphasizing quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Their market position is supported by multiple certifications including IATF 16949 and ISO standards, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and environmental management. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with a modern but basic technology stack including jQuery and various UI libraries. While the site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly, it lacks HTTPS support and a valid SSL certificate, which is a critical security gap. The hosting environment appears to be a Plesk-managed Apache server without advanced security configurations such as HSTS or DNSSEC. From a security perspective, the absence of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols severely impacts the site's security posture. Although some security headers are present and email obfuscation is implemented, the lack of encryption exposes users to risks. Privacy compliance is addressed with visible privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms, but incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are missing. Overall, the website demonstrates good business credibility and content quality but suffers from critical security shortcomings. Strategic improvements in SSL implementation and enhanced security headers are recommended to elevate trust and compliance.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
Average
34

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

MS Design GmbH operates in the automotive manufacturing sector, targeting automotive OEMs and suppliers. Their competitive advantage lies in offering end-to-end product development and manufacturing services under one roof, backed by decades of experience and recognized certifications. The company maintains a regional focus in Austria with a medium-sized workforce. Their business model is B2B, relying on quality, flexibility, and innovation to retain and grow their customer base. Partnerships within the MS Group and active social media presence support brand visibility and customer engagement. Growth indicators include recent investments in advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous employee recognition programs.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low due to the absence of HTTPS and valid SSL certificates, which is a critical vulnerability. The website lacks modern TLS support, HSTS, and DNSSEC, exposing it to potential interception and spoofing attacks. While some security best practices like X-Content-Type-Options header and email obfuscation are implemented, the overall posture is insufficient for a business handling sensitive client data. Compliance with GDPR is partially addressed through privacy and cookie policies, but no dedicated incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are found. The company should prioritize securing its web presence to protect customer data and maintain trust.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire website immediately.
  2. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  3. Configure DNSSEC and CAA records to enhance domain security and prevent certificate mis-issuance.
  4. Add additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Referrer-Policy, and X-Frame-Options.
  5. Establish and publish an incident response contact and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and readiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
MS Design GmbH
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a mature and extensible content management system, supported by common JavaScript libraries like jQuery and Modernizr. The front-end includes responsive design elements and accessibility features, though these could be enhanced. Hosting is on an Apache server managed via Plesk, with a single IPv4 address and no IPv6 support. Performance metrics are unavailable, but the presence of compressed CSS and JS files suggests optimization efforts. However, the lack of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols is a significant technical debt. The site integrates Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for marketing and analytics, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Overall, the infrastructure is functional but requires modernization in security 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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