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AARO · Finance · Sweden

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AARO is a well-established Swedish company specializing in comprehensive group reporting and consolidation software solutions. With over 35 years of experience, they serve a global clientele with more than 10,000 active users across 140 countries. Their business model centers on providing SaaS products complemented by extensive support services and training programs, targeting corporations requiring efficient and transparent financial reporting. The website reflects a mature digital presence, leveraging WordPress and Elementor for a professional, responsive, and accessible user experience. Security is robust with HTTPS enforcement, cookie consent via Cookiebot, and integration of reputable analytics and tracking tools. While explicit security headers could be more visible, the overall posture is strong with no critical vulnerabilities detected. The domain registration aligns with the company's claims, enhancing trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and providing explicit incident response contacts.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
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

3 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • 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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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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  • 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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
53

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

AARO holds a strong market position in the finance sector, focusing on group reporting, legal and management reporting, and compliance. Their competitive advantage lies in real-time consolidation capabilities, extensive product suite, and a global support network. Revenue streams likely include software subscriptions, consultancy, support services, and training via AARO Academy. The company targets medium to large enterprises with complex reporting needs. Their partnership ecosystem includes career platforms and CRM integrations. The website's content and testimonials reinforce their credibility and customer satisfaction, indicating healthy growth and market acceptance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive cookie consent management, and use of trusted third-party analytics and tracking services. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not clearly present and should be verified at the server level. The absence of a public incident response contact or security.txt file is a gap in transparency. Overall, the security measures align with industry best practices for a finance-focused SaaS provider, minimizing risk exposure.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly verify security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user education on privacy and security through dedicated resources.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AARO
Description
Allt din koncern behöver för effektiv och transparent koncernrapportering, dygnet runt. Komplett mjukvara & tjänster, online support, kurser i ESG, IFRS & AARO.
Key services
Koncernrapportering (Group reporting), Legal reporting, Management reporting, Financial reports, Compliance, Software products (AARO suite), Support and consultancy, Training via AARO Academy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Analytics, Cookiebot, MonsterInsights, Upsales (CRM/contact form), Albacross (tracking), Bidtheatre (tracking), LinkedIn Insight Tag
Frameworks
Elementor page builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable analytics and tracking scripts
  • Form submission tracking with origin validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Albacross
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Upsales pixel, Bidtheatre, Cookiebot session pixel
Marketing tools
MonsterInsights, Cookiebot
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. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented via Cookiebot
  3. Multiple language support with Swedish, English, and Finnish versions
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Elementor)
  5. Strong focus on compliance and security with dedicated pages
  6. Active use of tracking and analytics with user consent
  7. Clear and professional business presentation with client testimonials
  8. Contact information is prominently displayed and includes phone, email, and contact form
  9. No explicit terms of service page found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Elementor page builder, ensuring a responsive and accessible design. It integrates multiple third-party services including Google Analytics, Cookiebot for consent management, Upsales for CRM and contact forms, and LinkedIn Insight for marketing analytics. Performance optimizations such as lazy loading and prefetching are implemented, contributing to fast load times. The technical infrastructure appears well-maintained with no visible technical debt or deprecated technologies. Hosting is likely managed via Cloudways, providing scalable and reliable service. Opportunities exist to further enhance security headers and streamline third-party integrations.
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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