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Security report for advantech.com

Advantech Co. · Technology · Taiwan

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Advantech Co. is a globally recognized enterprise specializing in IoT intelligent systems, industrial automation, embedded computing, and healthcare IT solutions. The company positions itself as a leader in Industry 4.0 and edge computing, offering a broad portfolio of hardware and software products designed to enable industrial intelligence and digital transformation. Their market presence is supported by comprehensive product lines, certifications such as IEC 62443, and a strong ecosystem of business partners. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure with modern technologies and active engagement through social media and educational platforms.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

1 finding 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • 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
75
Security headers
85
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
84

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

Advantech operates primarily in the B2B technology sector, targeting industries such as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and logistics. Their business model includes product sales, software platform development, and ecosystem co-creation. The company leverages certifications and compliance solutions to facilitate market entry and customer trust. Their digital presence includes educational resources and webinars, indicating a focus on knowledge sharing and partner enablement. The company’s global footprint and extensive product catalog suggest a large enterprise with significant market influence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement, cookie consent mechanisms, and references to IEC 62443 certification, a recognized standard for industrial automation security. Security headers are partially implemented, and no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact details indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity aligns with enterprise standards but could benefit from enhanced communication and additional security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate timely communication of security issues.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Advantech Co.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Advantech Co.
Description
Advantech is a leading brand in IoT intelligent systems, Industry 4.0, machine automation, embedding computing, embedded systems, transportation, environment monitoring, power automation, retail, logistics, fleet management, healthcare IT, medical solutions, servers, industrial and network computing, video broadcasting, IP Video, 4K/8K, and customization services. They develop IoT hardware and software solutions with edge computing intelligence and WISE-PaaS core software to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial systems and co-create business ecosystems that accelerate industrial intelligence.
Key services
IoT hardware and software solutions, Edge computing platforms, Industrial automation, Medical computing solutions, Customization services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Handlebars 4.7.8, Google Tag Manager, FontAwesome, Owl Carousel, WISE-PaaS core software
Frameworks
WISE-PaaS, IEC 62443 compliance framework
Platforms
Web, IoT edge computing
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of IEC 62443 certification for industrial security
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Visual Website Optimizer (VWO)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Visual Website Optimizer (VWO)
Marketing tools
VWO A/B testing and analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich focused on IoT and industrial solutions.
  2. No signs of adult or questionable content; safe for general audiences.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, common for large enterprises.
  4. Security posture is good with HTTPS and IEC 62443 certification references.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  6. Multiple social media and partner links indicate active digital presence.
  7. Use of advanced analytics and A/B testing tools for optimization.
  8. No visible security or privacy red flags in website content or scripts.
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern technology stack including jQuery, Handlebars, Google Tag Manager, and FontAwesome, supporting dynamic content and analytics. The presence of WISE-PaaS core software indicates integration with their IoT platform. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic, suggesting potential for improvement. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but the site is well-structured and professionally maintained. The use of advanced analytics and A/B testing tools reflects a data-driven approach to user experience 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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