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Security report for semsea.at

SEMSEA Suchmaschinenmarketing · Technology · Austria

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

42/100

Risk levelHigh

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

SEMSEA Suchmaschinenmarketing is a specialized digital marketing agency based in Austria, focusing exclusively on Google Ads services. With over 10 years of experience, the company offers tailored consulting, setup, management, and package solutions to help businesses optimize their online advertising spend and achieve measurable growth. The website demonstrates a professional market position with clear service offerings and client trust signals such as client logos and integrated Google Reviews. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern web technologies and third-party integrations like Zoho Forms and Elfsight widgets. Security posture is good with HTTPS and consent management in place, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong, reflecting GDPR adherence with detailed policies and user consent mechanisms. Overall, SEMSEA presents a credible and trustworthy online presence suitable for its target audience of businesses seeking expert Google Ads marketing services.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 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

12 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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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: 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

  4. 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

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
48
Average
42

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

SEMSEA operates in the technology sector as a small-sized agency with a niche focus on Google Ads marketing. Its business model revolves around providing expert consulting and campaign management services, supported by data-driven strategies and transparent communication. The company targets businesses looking to maximize their digital advertising ROI. The website's content and client showcase indicate a well-established market presence in Austria. The use of embedded forms and review widgets suggests an active lead generation and reputation management strategy. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, and no suspicious domains or partners are linked. SEMSEA's competitive advantage lies in its specialization and decade-long experience in Google Ads, positioning it as a trusted partner for digital advertising.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. The inclusion of Fraud Blocker scripts and etracker analytics with cookie blocking indicates proactive measures against fraud and privacy risks. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident, representing an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could be strengthened to improve resilience and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and plugins to prevent vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a public security policy page and provide incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Ensure all web forms include anti-CSRF tokens and robust input validation to prevent injection attacks.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies regularly to stay compliant with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SEMSEA Suchmaschinenmarketing
Description
SEMSEA Suchmaschinenmarketing: Über 10 Jahre Erfahrung in Google Ads. Maßgeschneiderte Lösungen, datengestützte Optimierungen & messbare Erfolge für Ihr Wachstum.
Key services
Google Ads Beratung, Google Ads Setup, Google Ads Betreuung, Google Ads Pakete
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, PHP, jQuery, Font Awesome, Zoho Forms, Elfsight Widgets, etracker, Fraud Blocker
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management implemented
  • Use of Fraud Blocker scripts
  • Use of etracker analytics with cookie blocking enabled

Analytics and tracking

Services
etracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
etracker, Fraud Blocker
Marketing tools
Rank Math PRO SEO, Elfsight Google Reviews
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. WHOIS data is unavailable or restricted by NIC.AT, indicating privacy protection.
  3. Strong GDPR compliance with detailed privacy and cookie policies and consent management.
  4. Professional and consistent branding with clear business focus on Google Ads marketing.
  5. Multiple client logos and Google Reviews widget enhance trustworthiness.
  6. Use of modern WordPress CMS with Elementor and various third-party integrations.
  7. Embedded Zoho form for contact and lead generation.
  8. Security best practices partially implemented; room for improvement in security headers.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Elementor page builder, which provides flexibility and responsive design capabilities. The tech stack includes jQuery, Font Awesome, and integrations with Zoho Forms and Elfsight widgets for enhanced functionality. Analytics are handled via etracker with cookie blocking enabled, reflecting privacy-conscious data collection. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially considering multiple third-party scripts. The site is mobile optimized and accessible with good SEO practices implemented via Rank Math PRO. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly digital presence but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced security configurations.
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. 42/100High38 findingsView report
  2. 42/100 +3High38 findingsView report
  3. 39/100High38 findingsView report
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