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Security report for bahnhof.se

Bahnhof · Telecommunications · Sweden

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bahnhof AB is a leading Swedish Internet Service Provider specializing in high-speed broadband services with a strong emphasis on privacy and security. The company offers a range of services including broadband up to 10,000 Mbit/s, VPN, antivirus protection, streaming solutions, and tailored business internet services. Recognized as Sweden's broadband operator of the year for six consecutive years, Bahnhof holds a strong market position with a large customer base including private consumers, businesses, and housing associations. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive service information. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and enhanced by Yoast SEO and WP Rocket for performance and SEO optimization. The use of Matomo analytics indicates a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. The website is mobile-optimized and accessible, with fast loading times and modern web technologies. However, no explicit cookie consent mechanism was detected, which may pose a compliance risk under EU regulations. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. While no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data, the overall posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or outdated libraries. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is a gap that could be addressed to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, Bahnhof demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical maturity, and business credibility. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security transparency would further strengthen its position and reduce risk.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 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

9 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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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 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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  • 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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
48

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

Bahnhof operates as a major ISP in Sweden with a diversified service portfolio targeting both private and business customers. Its competitive advantages include superior broadband speeds, strong privacy and security focus, and recognized customer satisfaction. The business model revolves around direct broadband sales, value-added security services, and enterprise solutions such as colocation and cloud services. The company maintains an active presence in Nordic countries through subsidiaries, indicating regional expansion. Customer testimonials and awards reinforce its market reputation. The website's content and structure support lead generation and customer engagement effectively.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and no evident exposure of sensitive information. The use of Matomo analytics aligns with privacy-friendly tracking practices. However, the lack of visible security headers and absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact compliance with GDPR and NIS2 directives. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found, which is a missed opportunity for responsible vulnerability management. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing policies and enhancing header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with EU cookie regulations and improve privacy compliance.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection.
  4. Create and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bahnhof AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bahnhof
Description
Internet provider offering Sweden's fastest broadband up to 10,000 Mbit/s with a focus on privacy and security.
Key services
High-speed broadband, VPN services, Antivirus protection (Bahnhof Safe+), Streaming and TV services, Business broadband, Colocation, Cloud services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Elementor 3.29.1, Yoast SEO Premium, Matomo Analytics, WP Rocket, Max Mega Menu, Essential Addons for Elementor, jQuery 3.7.1
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (canonical URL is https)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professionally presented, and well-structured.
  3. Strong focus on privacy and security in business offerings.
  4. Multiple social media channels actively linked.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected, which may be a compliance gap.
  6. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy.
  7. Contact information is clear but no direct email addresses found in HTML content.
  8. Use of Matomo analytics suggests privacy-conscious tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building, supported by Yoast SEO for search optimization and WP Rocket for caching and performance. The tech stack includes jQuery and various Elementor and plugin scripts, indicating a mature and extensible infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with fast loading times and comprehensive meta tags. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a commitment to privacy. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, though continuous monitoring of plugin updates is recommended to maintain security and performance.
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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