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Security report for bolsius.com

Bolsius International BV · Retail · Netherlands

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Bolsius International BV is a well-established European candle manufacturer and retailer, founded in 1870, with a strong emphasis on quality, heritage, and sustainability. The company is B Corp certified, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and optimized for user experience and SEO, targeting a broad consumer audience interested in candles and related products. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using modern libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Slick Carousel, with integration of Google Maps API and Yoast SEO for enhanced functionality and search visibility. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism, though some security headers are missing and no explicit security or incident response policies are published. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly reduces transparency and trust but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the professional web presence and branding. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with good privacy compliance and business credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

2 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.

    • 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

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
42
Security headers
90
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

Bolsius holds a leading position in the European candle market, leveraging a long history and strong brand identity. Its business model focuses on manufacturing and retail with a clear sustainability mission, evidenced by B Corp certification and impact-driven content. The company operates multiple regional and professional websites, indicating a broad geographic footprint and segmented market approach. The website content is rich and professionally maintained, supporting brand trust and customer engagement. The absence of direct contact details on the homepage suggests a preference for controlled communication channels, possibly via dedicated contact pages. The company’s partnership ecosystem includes multiple country-specific domains, enhancing localized market penetration.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. A cookie consent banner with detailed categories supports GDPR compliance and user privacy. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting transparency for security researchers. No contact channels for incident response or abuse reporting are visible, which could delay response to security incidents. The use of third-party scripts and libraries is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with enhanced headers and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Provide clear and accessible contact information for security incidents and abuse reports to improve incident response readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by publishing security and privacy policies prominently, including data retention and protection practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bolsius International BV
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bolsius International BV
Description
Sinds 1870 ontwikkelen wij onze kaarsen om ons erfgoed te eren en de hoogste kwaliteit te garanderen. Via de magie van de vlam maken we voor ons allemaal miljarden momenten mogelijk om ons met onszelf en met degenen die ons dierbaar zijn te verbinden. Terwijl we dit doen, nemen we ook onze verantwoordelijkheid door bij te dragen aan een betere planeet. Voor nu en voor toekomstige generaties.
Key services
Manufacture and sale of candles, Sustainability and impact initiatives, B Corp certified business
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Carousel, Google Maps API, Yoast SEO
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with management options

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieYes 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 no blocking detected
  2. Strong branding and consistent corporate identity
  3. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with detailed cookie categories
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and reduces transparency
  7. B Corp certification prominently displayed indicating social responsibility
  8. Multiple language and regional versions linked indicating international presence
  9. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap for responsive design and UI components. Slick Carousel is used for interactive sliders, and Google Maps API is integrated for location-based features. SEO is managed via Yoast SEO plugin, with well-structured metadata and JSON-LD structured data for enhanced search engine understanding. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with CDN usage for static assets (cdnjs, jsdelivr) improving load times. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though some minor improvements in security headers and performance tuning could be beneficial.
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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