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Security report for paediatrie.at

Österreichische Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde (ÖGKJ) · Healthcare · Austria

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website paediatrie.at represents the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde (ÖGKJ), a well-established Austrian non-profit professional association for pediatricians. It serves as a resource hub for over 2,000 members, providing educational content, event information, newsletters, and a directory of pediatricians and clinics. The site targets healthcare professionals and families seeking pediatric care information in Austria. The business model focuses on professional development and healthcare advocacy within the pediatric sector. Technically, the website is built on Joomla CMS with modern front-end technologies including Bootstrap 5 and jQuery. It integrates several specialized Joomla extensions for events, newsletters, and content sliders. The site is hosted by a reputable Austrian provider (myNET gmbh) and uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. Mobile optimization and SEO practices are adequately implemented, though accessibility could be improved. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses CSRF tokens in forms, and includes cookie consent and blocking mechanisms. However, it lacks some recommended security headers and does not provide a security.txt or explicit incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is strong with a comprehensive privacy policy and GDPR adherence. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid security posture and professional digital presence appropriate for a healthcare association. Strategic improvements in security headers, accessibility, and incident response transparency would enhance trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

6 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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
  3. 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

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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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
53

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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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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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

ÖGKJ holds a leading position in Austria's pediatric healthcare sector as a professional association. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive member base, comprehensive educational offerings, and strong partnerships with international pediatric organizations. The business model is non-profit, focusing on member services, professional development, and healthcare advocacy. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event registrations, and educational partnerships. The target customers are pediatricians, healthcare providers, and families in Austria. The website reflects growth and modernization efforts with digital newsletters and event management. Partnerships with recognized medical platforms like SpringerMedizin and Kindermedika enhance its ecosystem and credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, secure login forms, and cookie consent mechanisms. The presence of CSRF tokens and cookie blocking scripts indicates attention to common web security threats. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could hinder rapid response to security events. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were found. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from enhanced security header implementation and transparency in incident handling.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident response contacts.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and Joomla extensions to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Increase transparency by providing explicit contact information for data protection officers or security teams.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Österreichische Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde (ÖGKJ)
Description
A non-profit association of over 2,000 pediatricians in Austria focused on promoting research, education, and healthcare for children and youth.
Key services
Professional education and training, Newsletter and publications, Event organization, Member services and login, Pediatrician and clinic search, Collaboration with international pediatric organizations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap 5.3.8, Awesomplete, Camera slideshow plugin, JEvents calendar, AcyMailing newsletter component
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Joomla
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie blocking script to disable cookies/localStorage/sessionStorage
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login forms with password toggle
  • CSRF tokens present in forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Marketing tools
AcyMailing newsletter
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional association site for pediatricians in Austria
  2. Content is in German and well-structured
  3. Multiple forms for login and newsletter subscription with CSRF tokens
  4. No exposed emails or phone numbers in HTML
  5. Uses Joomla CMS with modern libraries and Bootstrap 5
  6. Cookie consent and blocking scripts implemented
  7. No visible security.txt or explicit incident response contacts
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Joomla CMS with a modern front-end stack including Bootstrap 5 and jQuery. It integrates multiple Joomla extensions for content management, event scheduling, and newsletter distribution. The site is hosted by myNET gmbh, a reputable Austrian hosting provider. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in image loading and script management. Mobile responsiveness is good, supported by responsive CSS and adaptive menus. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in accessibility and security headers are recommended to modernize the infrastructure further.
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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