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Security report for wartenberg.at

Wartenberg & Co · Großhandel: Hydrokolloide, Lecithine, Stärke, Zucker · Manufacturing · Austria

Partial score · DNS & email only

34/100

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

Wartenberg & Co is a well-established Austrian family-owned business specializing in the wholesale distribution of sugar and food raw materials, with over 100 years of market presence. Their product portfolio includes various types of sugar, starch and derivatives, hydrocolloids, lecithins, and other food additives, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, bio and fair trade certifications, and personalized customer service. The website is built on WordPress with Elementor and includes modern SEO and GDPR compliance features. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support represents a critical security vulnerability that undermines user trust and data protection. The company demonstrates good business credibility and compliance with industry standards such as the IFS Broker certification. Strategic improvements in security infrastructure are recommended to enhance the overall security posture and trustworthiness.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
0
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
Average
34

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The company holds a strong market position in the Austrian food manufacturing and retail sectors, leveraging a century-old tradition and a broad product range tailored to the food industry. Their business model focuses on wholesale supply combined with expert consultation and sustainable sourcing. The presence of certifications and partnerships with reputable brands supports their competitive advantage. The company targets food manufacturers and distributors requiring high-quality raw materials with ethical sourcing. Growth potential lies in expanding sustainable product lines and digital customer engagement.

Security posture

Currently, the security maturity level is low due to the lack of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols, which exposes the website and its users to potential interception and data integrity risks. While some security headers are present, critical best practices such as HSTS, OCSP stapling, and session resumption are missing. No dedicated security or incident response policies are publicly available, indicating limited transparency in security governance. GDPR compliance is well addressed through cookie consent and privacy policies. Immediate remediation of SSL/TLS issues is essential to mitigate business risks and comply with data protection regulations.

Recommendations

  1. Install and properly configure a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload options.
  3. Support modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable legacy insecure protocols.
  4. Implement OCSP stapling to improve certificate revocation checking performance and security.
  5. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  6. Regularly audit and update security headers and ensure secure handling of all forms and inputs.
  7. Enhance website performance monitoring and optimize load times for better user experience.
  8. Consider adding social media presence and additional trust signals to improve marketing reach.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Wartenberg GmbH & Co KG
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Hosting is on Google Cloud infrastructure, providing scalability and reliability. The site includes GDPR-compliant cookie management via Complianz and uses Burst Statistics for analytics. However, performance metrics are missing, suggesting a need for better monitoring. The absence of HTTPS is a major technical debt and security risk. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design but accessibility features are basic. Overall, the technical stack is solid but requires urgent security upgrades 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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