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ALSO AS · Technology · Norway

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ALSO AS operates as a major B2B technology distributor in Norway, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and IT services through a vast network of approximately 120,000 resellers and over 700 suppliers. The company targets IT resellers and service providers, positioning itself as a key partner in the technology distribution market. The website reflects a mature digital presence with structured navigation, supplier microsites, and extensive product categorization. Technically, the site employs a custom CMS (Pegasos) with modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Usercentrics for consent management, indicating a moderate to advanced digital infrastructure. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS usage and cookie consent mechanisms, though the absence of visible security headers suggests room for improvement. The lack of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the professional content and business focus mitigate concerns. Overall, the site is well-structured, compliant with GDPR, and suitable for its B2B audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

5 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.

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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.

    • 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

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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
67
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
72

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
26
Employees
0
Customers
26
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

ALSO AS holds a strong market position as a large technology distributor with a broad supplier and reseller network, enabling extensive reach in the Nordic IT market. Its business model centers on distribution and value-added IT services, leveraging partnerships with major technology brands. The website's detailed supplier microsites and campaign pages indicate active marketing and partner engagement strategies. The company likely generates revenue through product distribution margins and service offerings. The presence of multiple campaigns and partner programs suggests a dynamic ecosystem fostering reseller growth. The absence of direct contact details on the main page may indicate a focus on registered partners or controlled access. The company demonstrates digital maturity with integrated analytics and consent management, supporting data-driven marketing and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enforced and a robust cookie consent mechanism via Usercentrics, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the lack of detected security headers such as Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, or HSTS indicates potential gaps in defense-in-depth strategies. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the analyzed content. The use of multiple third-party tracking and marketing scripts introduces a moderate risk surface that requires ongoing monitoring. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is functional but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies to improve transparency and security culture.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance accessibility compliance to improve user experience for all users.
  5. Consider publishing more detailed business contact information to improve trust and customer engagement.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ALSO AS
Description
ALSOs ekosystem består av potentiellt cirka 120 000 återförsäljare som erbjuder hårdvara, programvara og IT-tjänster fra mer enn 700 leverandører i over 1450 produktkategorier.
Key services
Hardware distribution, Software distribution, IT services, B2B online shop
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.1.3, Modernizr 2.8.3, jQuery UI 1.13.2, Bootstrap 3.3.4, Font Awesome 4.7.0, Webtrekk Analytics, Usercentrics CMP, Pegasos CMS and JS modules
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Custom CMS (Pegasos)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • Cookie consent management via Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Webtrekk, Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager implied)
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking pixels
Webtrekk, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a large B2B technology distributor platform in Norway.
  2. Content is in Norwegian with professional structure and navigation.
  3. Extensive supplier and reseller information is provided.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with a consent mechanism.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the analyzed content.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain legitimacy verification.
  7. Multiple third-party tracking and marketing tools are used.
  8. No security headers detected in the provided data; recommend improvement.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform (Pegasos) utilizing established JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap for UI components and responsiveness. The integration of Usercentrics CMP indicates a commitment to privacy compliance. Analytics are handled via Webtrekk and Google Tag Manager, supporting extensive user behavior tracking. Performance appears moderate with standard modern web technologies, though no explicit performance metrics were available. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements. Technical debt is not evident from the provided data, but the use of older jQuery versions may warrant future upgrades. The infrastructure supports a complex navigation structure with multiple nested supplier and campaign pages, indicating robust content management capabilities.
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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