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Security report for seat.at

Porsche Austria GmbH & Co OG · Transportation · Austria

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SEAT Austria, operated under Porsche Austria GmbH & Co OG, is a well-established automotive brand website offering comprehensive vehicle information, configuration options, and after-sales services tailored for the Austrian market. The site demonstrates a mature digital presence with modern web technologies including React and Next.js, integrated with Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for privacy compliance. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and relevant content for consumers and business clients alike. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust analysis but does not detract from the overall legitimacy given the brand affiliation and content quality. Strategic recommendations include publishing security policies, vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and incident response contacts to enhance transparency and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

2 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
69

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

SEAT Austria operates as a key automotive brand presence in Austria, focusing on new and used vehicle sales, financing, leasing, and after-sales services. The business benefits from its affiliation with Porsche Austria GmbH & Co OG, leveraging a strong market position and extensive dealer and service networks. The website supports customer engagement through vehicle configurators, test drive bookings, and online service scheduling. The target audience includes individual consumers and business customers seeking efficient and modern automotive solutions. The company maintains active social media channels and provides comprehensive product and service information, supporting a robust digital marketing and customer service ecosystem.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy, vulnerability disclosure program, or incident response contact information represents a gap in transparency and readiness. The site uses third-party scripts such as Google Tag Manager and OneTrust, which should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing security governance and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels for security issues.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by including data retention policies and detailed privacy compliance information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Porsche Austria GmbH & Co OG
Description
SEAT Österreich offers a range of SEAT car models with options to configure vehicles, book test drives, and access services including dealer search, service booking, and accessories.
Key services
Vehicle configuration, Test drive booking, Dealer and service partner locator, Online service booking, Accessory and parts sales
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, SVG images, Modern JavaScript bundles
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented in German language.
  3. Strong brand presence with official SEAT and Porsche Austria affiliation.
  4. Multiple social media channels linked and active.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  8. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, delivering a responsive and performant user experience. It integrates with Porsche Holding Group's CMS and services for dealer search and form building, indicating a well-structured backend ecosystem. The use of SVG images and optimized media assets supports fast loading times. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter card metadata. Accessibility features are present, contributing to a good user experience for diverse audiences. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but the infrastructure appears robust. Opportunities exist to further optimize performance and enhance technical documentation for security and 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

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