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Security report for rupertusblatt.at

Erzdiözese Salzburg · Media · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Rupertusblatt website serves as the official weekly newspaper for the Erzdiözese Salzburg, providing religious, cultural, and social news relevant to the Archdiocese and its community. It offers subscription services, e-paper access, and community engagement features. The site is well-branded and professionally maintained, reflecting its role as a trusted regional media outlet. Technically, the site uses a modern CMS (siteswift), integrates popular JavaScript libraries for UI and interactivity, and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. Security practices include CSRF token usage and consent management, though HTTP security headers and SSL configuration details are not explicitly visible. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration transparency but does not detract from the site's evident legitimacy and professional presentation. Overall, the site is a reliable, well-structured platform serving its target audience effectively.

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

5 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. 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
    • 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
52
Security headers
50
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

Breach exposure

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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

Rupertusblatt holds a strong position as a regional religious media outlet affiliated with the Erzdiözese Salzburg. Its business model centers on content publication, subscriptions, and community involvement. The website's integration with social media platforms and use of analytics tools like Matomo indicate a focus on audience engagement and data-driven insights. The lack of WHOIS transparency is a minor concern but offset by clear contact information and official branding. The site targets religious communities and the general public interested in church affairs, positioning itself as a key communication channel within its sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS usage and cookie consent management. The presence of CSRF tokens in forms is a positive security control. However, the absence of visible HTTP security headers and detailed SSL configuration information suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The site lacks explicit incident response or security policy disclosures, which could enhance trust and preparedness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the site's purpose but could be strengthened to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Conduct regular security audits of third-party libraries and update them to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Enhance SSL/TLS configuration to ensure strong encryption and compliance with modern standards.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and user expectations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Erzdiözese Salzburg
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Erzdiözese Salzburg
Description
Das Rupertusblatt berichtet über das religiöse Leben in der Erzdiözese Salzburg und darüber hinaus. Es bietet Information und Orientierung und lädt zur Auseinandersetzung mit dem Glauben ein.
Key services
Weekly newspaper publication, E-paper access, Subscription services, Community engagement via article submissions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper.js, Magnific Popup, PrettyPhoto, Waypoints, CSS Element Queries, Klaro Consent Manager
Frameworks
siteswift CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of 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
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional religious weekly newspaper for the Archdiocese of Salzburg
  2. Content is well structured and professionally presented
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain registration transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the siteswift CMS platform and leverages a range of JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Swiper.js for sliders, Magnific Popup for modals, PrettyPhoto, and Waypoints for animations. It uses Klaro for cookie consent management, indicating a commitment to privacy compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading implemented for images. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical stack is modern and suitable for a content-driven media site, though hosting provider details and SSL configuration specifics are not disclosed.
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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