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Security report for unicef.at

UNICEF Österreich · Non-profit · Austria

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

UNICEF Österreich is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide through humanitarian aid, education, and advocacy. The website reflects a strong market position as the official Austrian branch of UNICEF, offering multiple donation channels, clear communication, and comprehensive information about their mission and projects. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality, enhanced by modern SEO and privacy compliance tools such as Rank Math and Usercentrics CMP. The security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and secure forms, though a minor JavaScript dependency error related to Stripe integration was noted. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with GDPR, making it a reliable platform for donors and supporters. Strategic recommendations include fixing the Stripe jQuery dependency issue, enhancing incident response visibility, and maintaining up-to-date security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

4 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

    • 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

  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.

    • 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
82
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
73

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

UNICEF Österreich operates in the non-profit sector focusing on child welfare, emergency aid, and education. Its business model relies on donations, sponsorships, and public engagement. The organization targets a broad audience including private donors, companies, schools, and communities. The website's integration with social media and clear calls to action support growth and engagement. The presence of structured data and consistent branding reinforces its credibility. Partnerships appear aligned with UNICEF International standards, and the site supports multiple donation types, indicating diversified revenue streams. The organization's transparency and GDPR compliance are competitive advantages in the European market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure data collection forms. The use of Usercentrics CMP indicates attention to privacy and consent management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The only notable issue is a console error related to a missing jQuery dependency for Stripe payment blocks, which could impact payment processing reliability. There is no public incident response or security policy page, which could be improved to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the site aligns well with GDPR and security best practices, minimizing risk exposure.

Recommendations

  1. Resolve the jQuery dependency error affecting Stripe payment gateway to ensure smooth donation processing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all plugins and third-party scripts to mitigate emerging vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data retention and privacy policy details to inform users about data lifecycle management.
  5. Implement continuous security monitoring and penetration testing to proactively identify risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Österreichisches Komitee für UNICEF
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
UNICEF Österreich
Description
UNICEF Österreich arbeitet weltweit, um das Leben von Kindern zu retten und zu verbessern. Der Fokus liegt auf Nothilfe, Kinderrechten, Bildung, Ernährung und Schutz.
Key services
Nothilfe, Kinderpatenschaften, Bildungsprogramme, Spendenkampagnen, Informationsbereitstellung
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Google Tag Manager, Stripe, Usercentrics CMP
Frameworks
Rank Math SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP and other security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Usercentrics CMP
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained
  2. Strong focus on transparency and compliance with GDPR
  3. Multiple donation options with clear explanations
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. Contact information is clearly provided and verified
  7. Social media presence is integrated and consistent
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, integrating Stripe for payment processing and Google Tag Manager for analytics. SEO is managed via Rank Math PRO, and privacy compliance is handled by Usercentrics CMP. The site uses modern CSS and JavaScript, with responsive design and accessibility features evident. Performance is moderate, with some large images but optimized for mobile. The presence of structured JSON-LD data improves search engine understanding. Minor technical debt is noted in the Stripe integration error. Hosting provider details are not explicitly disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and secure user experience.
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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