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Security report for bhphotovideo.com

B&H Photo · Retail · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

B&H Photo is a well-established retailer specializing in photography, video, audio, and computer equipment, serving professionals and consumers since 1973. The company operates a large e-commerce platform complemented by a physical SuperStore in New York City. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product offerings, expert support, and financing options. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript frameworks, tag management, and fraud prevention tools, ensuring a robust and performant user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, cookie consent, and anti-fraud measures, though explicit security headers and a public security policy could enhance trust further. Overall, the business demonstrates high credibility and professionalism, though the absence of WHOIS data introduces a minor uncertainty in domain registration transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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 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';…

  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
52
Security headers
55
Email security
72
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
70

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

B&H Photo holds a strong market position as a trusted source for professional photography and electronics equipment. Their business model combines direct retail sales with expert consultation and trade-in programs, targeting professional and enthusiast segments. The company leverages partnerships with major brands and offers financing solutions to enhance customer loyalty. Their digital marketing ecosystem includes affiliate programs and extensive analytics, supporting data-driven growth. The presence of multiple social media channels and live chat support indicates a customer-centric approach. Despite missing WHOIS data, the brand's longevity and comprehensive online presence affirm its legitimacy and market strength.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and integration of fraud prevention services like Forter. Use of Google reCAPTCHA and Ensighten tag management further supports security and privacy compliance. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a public security policy or incident response page limits transparency. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and published security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Consider listing a Data Protection Officer contact to align with GDPR and privacy best practices.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are included.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
B & H Foto & Electronics Corp.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
B&H Photo
Description
Retailer specializing in digital cameras, photography equipment, computers, home theater, and professional audio/video gear. Authorized dealer for major brands like Canon, Sony, Nikon, Apple, Olympus, Panasonic, Kodak, JBL.
Key services
Retail sales of photography and electronics equipment, Expert advice and live chat support, Trade-in program, Store pickup and expedited shipping, Credit card financing (B&H Payboo Credit Card)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Ensighten Tag Management, Forter fraud prevention, Google reCAPTCHA, PayPal SDK, Google Pay
Frameworks
React (likely), Ensighten, Google Tag Manager
Platforms
Desktop web, Mobile web (mobile apps linked)
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • Fraud prevention via Forter
  • No exposed sensitive data detected in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Ensighten
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Ensighten, Forter
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel (implied by Facebook social links)
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 professional design.
  2. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms.
  3. Multiple contact channels including phone and contact form are clearly presented.
  4. Use of modern analytics and fraud prevention technologies.
  5. No visible security or privacy red flags in the content.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious given the business scale.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript stack, likely React-based, with chunked scripts and asynchronous loading for performance optimization. It integrates multiple third-party services including Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Ensighten, Forter, and payment gateways like PayPal and Google Pay. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as keyboard navigation and screen reader support. Performance appears fast with lazy loading and CDN usage. However, the CMS or hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The technical implementation reflects a mature e-commerce platform with strong focus on user experience and security.
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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