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Security report for ackerman.fr

Ackerman · Hospitality · France

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ackerman is a historic French wine house founded in 1811, specializing in fine sparkling wines from the Loire Valley, particularly Saumur and Crémant de Loire appellations. The company combines tradition with innovation to offer a range of wines for both gastronomic and casual consumption. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, multilingual support, and comprehensive content about the brand, products, and visitor experiences. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and integrates modern tools such as Matomo for analytics and Axeptio for cookie consent, indicating a good level of digital maturity. Security posture is generally strong with HTTPS and CAPTCHA protections, though improvements in security headers and published security policies are recommended. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned in its niche, though the absence of WHOIS data slightly impacts domain trustworthiness.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

8 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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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
75
Security headers
20
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
62

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

Ackerman holds a leading position in the Loire Valley wine market as the oldest producer of fine sparkling wines. Its business model includes wine production, tourism, event hosting, and e-commerce. The company targets wine enthusiasts, tourists, and hospitality sectors. Partnerships with regional wine routes and tourism platforms enhance its market reach. The website content and certifications demonstrate commitment to sustainable viticulture and quality. Growth indicators include active event promotion and online sales. The brand maintains a consistent and professional image across digital channels, supporting strong customer engagement and trust.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and uses hCaptcha to protect forms, indicating good baseline security. Cookie consent is managed via Axeptio, supporting GDPR compliance. However, no explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) were detected, and no published security or incident response policies were found. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident handling readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by implementing recommended headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen site security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance SEO and accessibility by ensuring all images have alt attributes and improving site speed performance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ackerman
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ackerman
Description
Fondée en 1811, Ackerman est la plus ancienne Maison de fines bulles de Loire spécialisée dans l’élaboration des appellations Saumur et Crémant de Loire. Elle propose des vins à fines bulles élaborés selon la méthode traditionnelle, alliant tradition et innovation.
Key services
Wine production (Saumur and Crémant de Loire appellations), Wine tourism (cave visits, tastings, events), Online wine sales, Event hosting and room rental
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Matomo Analytics, Axeptio (cookie consent), hCaptcha
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • hCaptcha for forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Axeptio cookie consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. No WHOIS data available, possibly due to privacy or registry restrictions.
  3. Strong focus on wine production and tourism in Loire Valley.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No visible security headers detected; recommend improvement.
  6. No explicit terms of service page found.
  7. Social media presence is strong and consistent with brand.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  9. Age verification popup present for alcohol compliance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a modern and flexible infrastructure. It integrates Matomo for privacy-focused analytics and Axeptio for cookie consent management, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. The site uses hCaptcha for bot protection on forms. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site employs multiple external resources including Google Fonts and social media integrations. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical stack is robust and suitable for the business needs, with opportunities for security and performance enhancements.
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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