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Security report for transkribus.eu

READ-COOP SCE · Technology · Austria

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

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Transkribus is a mature AI-powered platform specializing in the transcription, recognition, and analysis of historical documents. Operated by the cooperative READ-COOP SCE, it serves a broad audience including researchers, archivists, and educational institutions. The platform offers advanced AI text recognition, custom model training, and collaborative tools, positioning itself as a leader in the niche of historical document digitization. Technically, the website leverages modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with strong performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, GDPR compliance, and consent management, although explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the platform demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and a strong community-driven business model.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

    • 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

  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

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
70

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

The cooperative business model with over 200 co-owners indicates a collaborative and community-focused approach. The platform's extensive user base and public AI models suggest a well-established market presence. Revenue likely derives from subscription plans and custom AI training services. Partnerships with the parent cooperative and transparent privacy practices enhance credibility. The platform targets specialized segments such as archives, universities, and genealogists, supporting growth and sustainability.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant data handling. The availability of two-factor authentication adds an extra security layer for users. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program represents an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide contact details for a Data Protection Officer to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance documentation on data retention and user data management practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
READ-COOP SCE
Description
Transkribus is a platform enabling automatic recognition, transcription, and analysis of historical documents using AI-powered tools. It supports individuals and teams in digitizing and interpreting historical documents.
Key services
AI Text Recognition, Custom AI Training, Field & Table Recognition, Powerful Text Editor, Publishing & Search Tool
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Bootstrap, Matomo Analytics, Usercentrics Consent Management, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Next.js, Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • 2-factor authentication available
  • GDPR compliant data handling
  • Consent management via Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (self-hosted)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
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 rich content and interactive features.
  2. Strong focus on AI-powered historical document transcription and collaboration.
  3. Operated by a cooperative with transparent business model and community involvement.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent management implemented.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security misconfigurations detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern tech stack including Next.js and React, ensuring good performance and scalability. Use of Bootstrap supports responsive design and accessibility. Hosting on AWS S3 and Cloudfront provides reliable content delivery. Integration of Matomo for analytics and Usercentrics for consent management reflects a privacy-conscious approach. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags and SEO optimization. No technical debt or obsolete technologies were identified, indicating good maintenance and modernization.
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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