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Security report for vamed-gesundheitsberufe.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-gesundheitsberufe.at represents the career portal for the healthcare facilities operated by VAMED care in Austria. The company operates a large network of 24 healthcare facilities including rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, acute care, and occupational health services, positioning itself as a leading healthcare provider in Austria. The site targets healthcare professionals and job seekers interested in careers within these facilities. The business model focuses on healthcare service provision and workforce recruitment within Austria's healthcare sector. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Modernizr, uses Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics, and is mobile optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. The site is served over HTTPS, though lacks some advanced security headers which could improve its security posture. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented in compliance with GDPR. From a security perspective, the site shows good practices such as HTTPS enforcement and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain reduces trust signals and raises questions about domain registration transparency. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could be improved to enhance security readiness. Overall, the website is professional, content-rich, and trustworthy from a user perspective, but the lack of WHOIS data and some missing security headers suggest areas for improvement. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing vulnerability disclosure information, and clarifying domain registration details to improve trust 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
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
54
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

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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 Österreich operates as a major healthcare provider with a diversified portfolio of health facilities across Austria. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive network, comprehensive service offerings, and specialized occupational health center. The company targets healthcare professionals and patients, leveraging a career-focused website to attract talent. The business model is service-oriented, relying on healthcare delivery and workforce recruitment. Partnerships with job platforms and compliance services indicate a mature operational ecosystem. Growth indicators include a large employee base (~2,800) and significant patient volume (~50,000 annually). The company maintains a strong brand presence and consistent messaging across its digital assets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting GDPR compliance. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-conscious approach. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure channels are visible, limiting transparency and readiness. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, potentially impacting trust. Overall, the site is secure for users but would benefit from enhanced security controls and clearer incident management information.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and provide explicit contact information for vulnerability reporting to improve incident response transparency.
  3. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is publicly available to enhance trustworthiness.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance user trust by adding certifications or trust badges related to healthcare compliance and data protection.

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
Gesundheitseinrichtungen der VAMED care Österreich mit 24 Einrichtungen in ganz Österreich, darunter stationäre und ambulante Rehazentren, Pflege- und Seniorenheime, Akuteinrichtungen, Kur- und Präventionseinrichtungen sowie ein Arbeitsmedizinisches Zentrum. Führender Anbieter im Gesundheitswesen mit ca. 2,800 Mitarbeitern und ca. 50,000 Patienten jährlich.
Key services
Stationary rehabilitation centers, Ambulatory rehabilitation centers, Nursing and senior care facilities, Acute care centers, Health prevention and cure centers, Occupational health services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Modernizr 3.7.1, Owl Carousel, Matomo Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content about healthcare career opportunities.
  2. No WHOIS data available from NIC.AT, which is unusual for an Austrian domain.
  3. Professional design and consistent branding.
  4. Clear contact information with company domain email and phone number.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No security headers detected in HTML source; potential area for improvement.
  7. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. No visible security incident response or vulnerability disclosure information.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with jQuery 3.6.0 and Modernizr for feature detection, alongside Owl Carousel for interactive sliders. Matomo analytics is integrated for user tracking with privacy considerations. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices, with good accessibility features such as contrast modes and font size adjustments. Performance is moderate, with external static resources hosted on a dedicated subdomain. No CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly detected. The site lacks some advanced security headers, which could be addressed to reduce technical risk. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and user-friendly experience but has room for security and performance optimization.
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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