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Security report for vautron.de

Vautron Rechenzentrum AG · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 3 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vautron Rechenzentrum AG is a well-established German technology company specializing in domain registration, dedicated servers, cloud servers, and managed hosting services. With a strong market position as one of Germany's leading domain registrars and a portfolio exceeding 1.1 million domains, Vautron operates multiple data centers and offers comprehensive IT infrastructure solutions tailored to business clients. Their services include Proxmox virtualization, S3 cloud storage, and managed private cloud offerings, emphasizing flexibility, security, and scalability. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, FontAwesome, and Matomo analytics, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. The infrastructure is supported by ISO 27001 certified data centers, reflecting a mature security posture. The company demonstrates GDPR compliance through clear privacy and cookie policies, consent mechanisms, and transparent contact channels. Security-wise, Vautron maintains strong practices including secure managed services, abuse reporting, and encrypted communications. However, there is room for improvement in publicly disclosing vulnerability disclosure policies and enhancing HTTP security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, Vautron presents a trustworthy, professional, and technically sound digital presence with a high level of business credibility and compliance. The risk profile is low, supported by consistent WHOIS data and transparent business operations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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. 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 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

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
45
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
55

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

Vautron holds a significant position in the German hosting and domain registration market, leveraging its long-standing presence and extensive domain portfolio. Their business model focuses on B2B services, targeting commercial enterprises and organizations requiring reliable IT infrastructure. The company benefits from strategic partnerships and memberships with ICANN, VERISIGN, and other industry bodies, enhancing its credibility and market reach. Revenue streams likely include domain sales, server rentals, managed services, and cloud solutions. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, technical support, and sustainability, aligning with modern enterprise expectations. Growth indicators include adoption of Proxmox virtualization and expansion of cloud offerings. The partnership ecosystem includes local sports clubs and technology providers, reinforcing community engagement and brand visibility.

Security posture

Vautron demonstrates a mature security posture with ISO 27001 certification and secure data center operations. The website enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Abuse reporting channels are clearly provided, supporting incident response readiness. The use of managed Proxmox clusters and backup solutions indicates strong data protection practices. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and explicit HTTP security headers suggests areas for enhancement. The company’s security culture appears proactive, with 24/7 support and emergency hotlines. Compliance with GDPR and industry standards is evident, though transparency regarding the Data Protection Officer could be improved.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Implement and explicitly declare HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information for the Data Protection Officer to enhance GDPR transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user education on privacy and security practices via website content and support channels.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Vautron Rechenzentrum AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vautron Rechenzentrum AG
Description
Führender Anbieter von Domains, Hosting, Servern und Cloud-Lösungen mit Fokus auf dedizierte Server, Cloud Server, virtuelle Server und Domains zum Einkaufspreis. Betreibt vier Rechenzentren mit 24/7 Support und bietet umfassende IT-Infrastruktur-Services.
Key services
Dedicated Servers, Cloud Servers, Virtual Servers, Domain Registration, Server Housing, Managed Services, Proxmox Virtualization, S3 Cloud Storage
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Select2, FontAwesome, Matomo Analytics, LiveZilla Chat
Frameworks
Bootstrap 5
Platforms
Proxmox VE (mentioned as service), Cloud Hosting Platforms
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of ISO 27001 certified data centers
  • Managed services with secure Proxmox clusters
  • GDPR compliance with cookie consent
  • Abuse reporting channel provided
  • No exposed sensitive data detected in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Elfsight Widgets
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong emphasis on German market with German language content.
  3. Comprehensive product and service offerings in hosting and domain registration.
  4. Clear GDPR and cookie consent compliance.
  5. Multiple trust and quality indicators including ISO 27001 certification.
  6. Active customer support channels including live chat and ticket system.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  8. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap 5 for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, Select2 for enhanced form controls, and FontAwesome for iconography. Analytics are handled via Matomo, providing privacy-conscious tracking. LiveZilla is used for real-time customer support chat. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility features and SEO practices. Hosting appears to be managed internally or via own data centers in Regensburg, Germany, ensuring control over infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. The technical implementation supports a professional and scalable online presence with room for incremental improvements in security headers and performance tuning.
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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