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Security report for vamed-care.at

HFO Health Facility Operations Services GmbH · Healthcare · Austria

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.vamed-care.at represents the healthcare facilities of VAMED care Austria, operated by HFO Health Facility Operations Services GmbH. It showcases a network of 24 healthcare and rehabilitation centers across Austria, emphasizing medical and therapeutic excellence with a patient-centered approach. The site targets patients, healthcare professionals, and potential employees, offering comprehensive information about their services, locations, and corporate values. The business model focuses on providing integrated rehabilitation and medical care with a strong emphasis on quality and patient safety. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Owl Carousel, with a Matomo Tag Manager for analytics, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. The site is mobile responsive, well-structured, and optimized for accessibility and SEO. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly detected. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. No explicit security headers were detected in the HTML source, and there is no visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response contact information. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain reduces trust slightly, but the professional presentation and comprehensive contact details support legitimacy. Overall, the website is a professional, trustworthy digital presence for a large healthcare provider in Austria. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would enhance its security posture and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

6 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. 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

  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
80
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
53
After the cap
49

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

VAMED care Austria operates a large network of healthcare and rehabilitation facilities, positioning itself as a key player in the Austrian healthcare sector. The company leverages inter-disciplinary teams and patient-centric care models to maintain high standards and certified quality. Their business model is service-oriented, focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, patient safety, and quality management. The presence of ~2,800 employees and ~50,000 patients annually indicates significant scale. Partnerships with related domains like vamed-gesundheitsberufe.at suggest a broader ecosystem supporting healthcare professions. The company appears stable with a strong brand and consistent messaging, targeting patients, healthcare providers, and job seekers. Revenue streams likely derive from healthcare services and rehabilitation programs. Growth indicators include multiple locations and comprehensive service offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and privacy compliance is evident through cookie consent and a detailed privacy policy. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-respecting approach. However, the lack of visible HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a concern for domain legitimacy verification but does not directly impact website security. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved by implementing recommended headers and publishing incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure information, including a security.txt file or dedicated security contact email.
  3. Conduct a WHOIS registration update or verification to ensure domain registration data is complete and publicly available to improve trustworthiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance performance optimization to improve loading speed and user experience, especially on mobile devices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HFO Health Facility Operations Services GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HFO Health Facility Operations Services GmbH
Description
Die Einrichtungen der VAMED care Österreich bieten an 24 Standorten medizinische und therapeutische Exzellenz mit individueller und ganzheitlicher Betreuung durch interdisziplinäre Teams. Sie fokussieren auf patientennahe Versorgung, ambulante Rehabilitation und Nachsorge zur Sicherung langfristiger Therapieerfolge.
Key services
stationäre und ambulante Rehabilitation, medizinische und therapeutische Versorgung, Patientensicherheit und Hygiene, Qualitäts- und Risikomanagement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Modernizr 3.7.1, Owl Carousel, Matomo Tag Manager
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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Tag Manager
Marketing tools
Matomo
Transparency
basic

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 in German language.
  2. No WHOIS data available from NIC.AT for this domain, possibly due to privacy or registration issues.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided with company email and phone number.
  5. No explicit security headers detected in HTML source; recommend further header analysis.
  6. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  8. No visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts.
  9. Website uses modern JavaScript libraries and is mobile responsive.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with jQuery 3.6.0, Modernizr, and Owl Carousel for UI components and responsiveness. Matomo Tag Manager is used for analytics, indicating a preference for open-source, privacy-friendly tools. The site is mobile optimized with responsive images and accessibility features such as font size adjustments and contrast modes. No CMS or backend platform is explicitly identified. Hosting details are not disclosed. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in loading times and script optimization. The site uses standard meta tags for SEO and includes a search form. Cookie consent is implemented via a visible banner. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected in the HTML source.
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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