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Security report for beckhoff.com

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG is a global leader in industrial automation technology, specializing in PC-based control systems and EtherCAT fieldbus technology. Their Finnish website offers comprehensive information on their product portfolio including industrial PCs, I/O components, motion control, automation software, and machine vision solutions. The company targets industrial automation professionals and system integrators, positioning itself as a technology innovator with a strong global presence. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Matomo analytics, with responsive design and good accessibility features. The site includes consent management mechanisms and secure login forms, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. However, explicit security headers and detailed security policies are not publicly visible, suggesting room for improvement in security transparency. Security posture is solid with HTTPS usage and privacy compliance, but the absence of incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure policies limits full security maturity. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly reduces trust but the professional presentation and consistent branding mitigate concerns. Overall, the site is well-maintained, user-friendly, and trustworthy for its industrial audience. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation, publishing clear security and incident response policies, and improving WHOIS transparency to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
45
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
57

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
7,384
Employees
19
Customers
7,234
Third parties
131
Weak passwords
15%

Latest record dated 2026-05-20 · 13 subdomains affected

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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

Beckhoff Automation operates in the technology and manufacturing sectors, providing advanced automation solutions globally. Their business model is B2B, focusing on delivering hardware and software for industrial automation. The company leverages a broad product portfolio and strong R&D to maintain competitive advantages. Their market position is that of a technology leader in PC-based control and EtherCAT systems. Revenue streams likely include product sales, software licenses, and support services. The target customers are industrial manufacturers, machine builders, and automation engineers. The website reflects a mature partnership ecosystem and global footprint, with localized sites and support. Growth indicators include frequent product updates and participation in industry events. Strategic observations highlight a focus on innovation, customer engagement via myBeckhoff portal, and comprehensive support offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and consent management for cookies is implemented, reflecting GDPR awareness. Login forms include password visibility toggles and validation, enhancing user security. However, the absence of visible security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts indicate gaps. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, limiting transparency. The WHOIS data is missing, which may be due to privacy protection but reduces domain trust. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a corporate site but could be improved by adopting best practices in header security, incident response readiness, and public vulnerability management.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency or provide domain registration details to improve trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and ensure all forms have CSRF protection.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Beckhoff Automation provides PC-based control technology and EtherCAT solutions for automation. They offer industrial PCs, I/O components, motion control, automation software, MX-System, and vision systems.
Key services
Industrial PCs and Panels, I/O components and fieldbus systems, Drive and motion control systems, Automation software (TwinCAT), Modular MX-System automation, Machine vision solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap (offcanvas, modal), Matomo Analytics, SVG graphics, Responsive design
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by canonical URLs
  • Consent management for cookies
  • Secure login forms with password visibility toggle

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Consent management scripts
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 navigation.
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or registry restrictions.
  4. Comprehensive contact information and support resources present.
  5. Strong social media presence and professional branding.
  6. Use of Matomo analytics with consent management indicates privacy awareness.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response info publicly visible.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap for responsive UI components, and Matomo for analytics, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. The CMS appears custom or proprietary, with no common CMS detected. Performance is moderate, with preloading of fonts and optimized images. JavaScript is used for consent management and user login features. No hosting provider details were found. Technical risks include potential lack of security headers and reliance on third-party scripts without visible vulnerability management. Opportunities exist to modernize security practices and improve transparency.
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. 50/100Medium25 findingsView report
  2. 50/100Medium25 findingsView report
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