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Security report for scch.at

Software Competence Center Hagenberg · Technology · Austria

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Software Competence Center Hagenberg (SCCH) is a recognized Austrian research center specializing in computational intelligence and software science for industrial applications. The website presents a professional and well-structured digital presence targeting industry partners, researchers, and students. Key services include research projects, data science, software science, and industry collaborations. The company holds notable certifications such as the BGF Gütesiegel, indicating commitment to employee health and corporate responsibility. Technically, the website is built on the Contao CMS platform, utilizing modern frontend libraries like jQuery, Slick Carousel, and FontAwesome. Hosting is managed via Azure DNS infrastructure. While the site is mobile-optimized and offers a cookie consent mechanism, performance metrics indicate slow loading times, and SEO and accessibility features are basic. Security posture is a significant concern due to the absence of a valid SSL/TLS certificate, resulting in no HTTPS availability and no modern TLS protocols enabled. Although several security headers are present, the lack of encryption severely undermines user trust and data protection. No incident response or security policy pages were found, limiting transparency in security management. Overall, the website is functional and professional but requires urgent security improvements to protect users and enhance trust. Strategic recommendations include obtaining a valid SSL certificate, enabling modern TLS protocols, and publishing clear security and incident response policies.

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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

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

      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
90
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
38

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

SCCH operates as an important entity within the technology sector, focusing on research and development in computational intelligence and software science. Its business model revolves around collaborative research projects, industry partnerships, and knowledge dissemination. The presence of multiple partner logos and social media channels indicates a robust partnership ecosystem. The company targets industrial clients, academic collaborators, and technology professionals, positioning itself as a leader in applied research. The BGF Gütesiegel certification and public communications reflect a commitment to corporate health and social responsibility. Growth indicators include active news updates and startup spin-offs, suggesting innovation and expansion. Revenue streams likely include research funding, project collaborations, and educational services. The website content and structure support a medium-sized organization with a professional digital footprint.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and lack of HTTPS enforcement. This exposes users to potential data interception and undermines trust. Security headers such as X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Content-Security-Policy are correctly implemented, indicating awareness of security best practices. However, missing TLS protocols, no OCSP stapling, and no session resumption reduce the effectiveness of security measures. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, but no explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are present. The lack of a security.txt file and contact channels for security incidents limits the organization's readiness to handle security events. Business impact includes potential loss of user trust, compliance risks, and vulnerability to man-in-the-middle attacks. Immediate remediation is critical to improve security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable and configure modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) to secure communications.
  3. Implement OCSP stapling and session resumption to enhance security and performance.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response contacts and procedures.
  5. Enhance accessibility and SEO features to improve user experience and search engine ranking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Apache server with Azure DNS nameservers, indicating a cloud-based hosting environment. The use of Contao CMS provides a modular and extensible platform for content management. Frontend technologies include jQuery, Slick Carousel for sliders, FontAwesome for icons, and Weglot for multilingual support. The site uses a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. Performance metrics indicate zero load time and resource count in the provided data, suggesting incomplete measurement or caching effects. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive CSS. However, the lack of a valid SSL certificate and disabled TLS protocols represent significant technical debt and security risk. The site would benefit from performance optimization and enhanced accessibility compliance.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 38/100High25 findingsView report
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