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Security report for awin.com

AWIN AG · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Awin AG operates a global affiliate marketing platform that connects advertisers, publishers, and agencies to foster online business growth. The company is positioned as a leading enterprise in the affiliate marketing industry, supported by a strong parent company, Axel Springer Group. Their platform offers tailored solutions for various market segments, emphasizing scalability, automation, and data-driven marketing. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including Vue.js, Alpine.js, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Amplitude, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Usercentrics for consent management. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and uses a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations like GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, indicating a robust security posture. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and compliance adherence. Strategic recommendations include continuous monitoring of third-party scripts, enhancing transparency on data retention, and maintaining up-to-date security policies to sustain trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 23 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
52
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
75

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

Awin AG's market positioning as a global leader in affiliate marketing is reinforced by its extensive network of over 30,000 customers and more than 1 million publishers. The business model revolves around facilitating partnerships that drive sales and marketing ROI for advertisers while enabling publishers to monetize their audiences. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans, service packages, and performance-based commissions. The company targets advertisers, publishers, and agencies worldwide, leveraging its parent company Axel Springer Group's resources. Growth indicators include continuous product releases, industry studies, and a curated list of top affiliate partnerships (Power 100). The partnership ecosystem is broad, integrating with major marketing and analytics platforms to enhance service offerings.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Awin's website is high, with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of a consent management platform ensuring GDPR compliance. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found, and the site avoids vulnerable libraries. Incident response mechanisms are partially indicated through a whistleblowing link and information security page, though direct security contact emails were not found. The use of multiple tracking and marketing scripts is balanced with privacy controls, reflecting a mature security culture. Compliance with GDPR and other regulations is evident, but continuous vigilance is recommended to manage third-party risks and evolving threats.

Recommendations

  1. Implement regular security audits of all third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain risks.
  2. Enhance transparency by publishing detailed data retention and processing policies accessible to users.
  3. Establish and publicize a dedicated security incident response contact channel to improve trust and responsiveness.
  4. Continue to invest in accessibility improvements to ensure compliance with evolving standards and broaden user reach.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy that includes employee training, penetration testing, and compliance monitoring.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AWIN AG
Description
Affiliate marketing is a simple way to earn money online, using our affiliate platform. Join a global community of publishers and advertisers.
Key services
Affiliate marketing platform, Advertiser plans, Publisher partnerships, Agency solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Amplitude Analytics, Usercentrics CMP, Vimeo Player, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Twitter Tracking, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, Vue.js 3.3.4, Alpine.js
Frameworks
Alpine.js, Vue.js
Platforms
Awin proprietary platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • Consent management platform used
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
Amplitude Analytics, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Conversion Tracking
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Conversion Tracking, Amplitude Analytics, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Pardot Marketing Automation, Usercentrics Consent Management
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 rich content and multimedia
  2. Strong focus on affiliate marketing solutions for advertisers, publishers, and agencies
  3. Comprehensive privacy and compliance information available
  4. Use of multiple modern analytics and marketing technologies
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website demonstrates a high-quality technical infrastructure using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and Alpine.js, enabling dynamic and responsive user experiences. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms indicates a sophisticated data collection and user engagement strategy. Performance optimizations are evident through asynchronous script loading and use of CDNs. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features, enhancing usability. However, reliance on numerous third-party scripts introduces potential risks that should be managed through regular updates and security reviews. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively with room for continuous improvement.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 76/100 −3Low25 findingsView report
  2. 79/100 +18Low24 findingsView report
  3. 61/100Medium22 findingsView report
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