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Softsolution GmbH · Manufacturing · Austria

High risk. 13 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

27/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Softsolution GmbH, in partnership with LiteSentry LLC, operates as a leading provider of automated quality assurance systems for the glass industry. Their solutions focus on precision inspection technologies that detect defects in glass manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency and product quality. The company maintains a strong global presence with over 3,000 systems installed worldwide and offices in Austria and the USA. Their website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, supporting multiple languages and showcasing extensive product and project information. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and libraries such as jQuery, Slick Slider, and Borlabs Cookie for privacy management. Hosting is provided via Cloudways with Cloudflare CDN integration. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and lack of modern TLS protocols significantly weaken the security posture, exposing the site to potential risks. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy. Security evaluation reveals critical issues including no HTTPS support, no HSTS, and no OCSP stapling, which are essential for secure communications. Despite these, the site employs some best practices like HttpOnly and Secure cookie flags and uses a reputable CDN. The overall risk is moderate but requires urgent remediation of SSL/TLS issues to protect user data and maintain trust. Strategically, the company should prioritize implementing a valid SSL certificate and modern security protocols, enhance incident response visibility, and continue leveraging their strong market position and trust indicators to maintain competitive advantage.

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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

13 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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  • 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
15
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
27

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

Softsolution GmbH operates in the manufacturing sector, specializing in automated inspection and quality assurance systems for the glass industry. Their business model is B2B, targeting glass manufacturers and industrial quality control professionals globally. The company benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem including LiteSentry and Strainoptics, expanding their product portfolio and market reach. Their market position is robust, supported by over 3,000 installations worldwide and ISO 9001 certification. The website content and testimonials indicate a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and long-term competitiveness. Growth indicators include recent product launches, trade show participation, and strategic partnerships. Revenue streams likely derive from product sales, service agreements, and support contracts. The company maintains a medium size with offices in Austria and the USA, reflecting international operations.

Security posture

The current security maturity of the website is low due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and lack of HTTPS enforcement. This exposes the site and its users to risks such as data interception and man-in-the-middle attacks. The site does not implement critical security headers like HSTS, nor does it support modern TLS protocols or OCSP stapling, which are standard for secure web communications. No explicit security policy or incident response information is available on the site, indicating potential gaps in security governance and transparency. However, the use of Cloudflare CDN and secure cookie flags shows some adherence to security best practices. The lack of visible vulnerabilities like exposed credentials or SQL injection is positive but overshadowed by the fundamental SSL/TLS issues. Compliance with GDPR is supported by a comprehensive privacy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture requires immediate improvement to meet industry standards and protect business and customer data.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire website.
  2. Enable and enforce modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable deprecated versions.
  3. Configure HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload options.
  4. Enable OCSP stapling to improve certificate revocation checking and reduce latency.
  5. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  6. Regularly audit and update all third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  7. Enhance accessibility features and perform regular SEO audits to maintain digital maturity.
  8. Leverage existing trust indicators like ISO certification and customer testimonials in marketing.
  9. Establish a data protection officer contact or team to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  10. Develop a long-term security strategy including monitoring, incident response, and user education.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Softsolution GmbH
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Slick Slider for carousels, Borlabs Cookie for cookie management, and UberMenu for navigation. Hosting is provided by Cloudways with Cloudflare as CDN and cache provider. The site supports multiple languages via TranslatePress. Performance metrics are not available but the site uses caching and lazy loading for images. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and adaptive images. Accessibility is basic with some ARIA roles and semantic HTML. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. However, the lack of a valid SSL certificate and disabled TLS protocols are critical technical risks. The site uses several external domains for resources and tracking, including Google Tag Manager and HubSpot. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but requires urgent security upgrades and performance monitoring.
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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