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Security report for awin.com

AWIN AG · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Awin AG operates a global affiliate marketing platform that connects advertisers, publishers, and agencies to facilitate online business growth through affiliate partnerships. The company is positioned as a market leader with a broad customer base and a comprehensive suite of plans tailored to different business needs. Owned by Axel Springer Group, Awin demonstrates strong branding and a professional online presence. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js and Alpine.js, integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, and is hosted on a reliable CDN infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and privacy compliance evident through detailed policies and consent management. However, the absence of WHOIS data reduces transparency, though the website's content and branding strongly support legitimacy. Overall, Awin presents a mature, professional, and trustworthy digital platform for affiliate marketing.

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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

4 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

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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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
76

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's market positioning as a global affiliate marketing platform is reinforced by its extensive network of over 30,000 customers and 1 million publishers. The business model focuses on facilitating partnerships that drive sales and marketing ROI for advertisers while enabling publishers to monetize their audiences. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans and service packages for advertisers and agencies. The company targets diverse customer segments including small businesses, enterprises, content creators, and marketing agencies. Growth indicators include continuous product releases, industry studies, and a dedicated podcast series. The partnership ecosystem is robust, with integrations across major social media and analytics platforms. Strategic observations highlight Awin's emphasis on compliance, data-driven marketing, and global scalability.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of a consent management platform, and clear privacy and compliance documentation. Tracking and marketing scripts are managed with user consent, indicating GDPR awareness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers like Content Security Policy and HSTS are not evident and could be improved. Incident response contacts are implied but not prominently displayed. The lack of a published security.txt file limits vulnerability disclosure transparency. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and improving incident response visibility.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  3. Enhance visibility and accessibility of incident response contacts, including dedicated security and abuse email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced via dependencies.
  5. Continue to maintain and update privacy and compliance policies in line with evolving regulations and industry standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AWIN AG
Description
Awin is a global affiliate marketing platform empowering advertisers and publishers of all sizes to grow their businesses online through affiliate partnerships.
Key services
Affiliate marketing platform, Advertiser plans (Access, Accelerate, Advanced), Publisher partnership solutions, Agency affiliate marketing solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management platform for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy policies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Amplitude, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Pardot
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Conversion Tracking, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Amplitude Analytics, Pardot Marketing Automation
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 branding and consistent design across pages.
  3. Comprehensive affiliate marketing platform targeting multiple user groups.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Privacy and compliance policies are prominently linked and detailed.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection or registrar restrictions.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack including Vue.js and Alpine.js for frontend interactivity, supported by a robust analytics ecosystem with Amplitude, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Pardot. Hosting and CDN services are provided by Akamai, ensuring fast content delivery and global reach. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with responsive design and accessibility tools integrated. Performance is fast with efficient resource loading and caching strategies. Technical risks are minimal, though the absence of explicit security headers and a security.txt file represent areas for improvement. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable, secure, and user-friendly affiliate marketing platform.
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. 75/100 −4Medium25 findingsView report
  2. 79/100 +18Low24 findingsView report
  3. 61/100Medium22 findingsView report
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