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Security report for borealisgroup.com

Borealis GmbH · Energy · Austria

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Borealis GmbH is a leading global provider of advanced and sustainable polyolefin and base chemical solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and circular economy principles. Operating in over 120 countries and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company employs approximately 6,000 people and reported a net profit of EUR 2.1 billion in 2022. Their business model centers on manufacturing and supplying high-quality polymer products and base chemicals to diverse industries including energy, consumer products, mobility, healthcare, and infrastructure. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Algolia Search, and Visual Website Optimizer, and is hosted on Amazon CloudFront CDN, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is well-structured with comprehensive metadata and SEO optimizations, providing a good user experience and mobile responsiveness. However, performance metrics are not available. From a security perspective, the site has several security headers implemented, but critically lacks a valid SSL certificate and proper HTTPS configuration, exposing it to significant risks. TLS protocols are disabled, and advanced security features like OCSP stapling and session resumption are missing. Privacy and compliance policies are well documented, including GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies, terms of service, and a responsible disclosure policy. Overall, while the business credibility and content quality are high, the lack of HTTPS and SSL is a critical vulnerability that severely impacts the security posture and overall risk profile. Strategic remediation of SSL/TLS issues is urgently recommended to protect user data and maintain trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
15/ 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

5 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
85
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
15
Average
46

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

Borealis GmbH holds a strong market position as a leader in polyolefin and base chemical manufacturing with a clear emphasis on sustainability and circular economy. Their extensive global footprint and diversified product portfolio across multiple industrial sectors provide competitive advantages. The company leverages partnerships and subsidiaries such as Borouge and mtm plastics to expand its reach and innovation capabilities. Revenue streams are primarily from product sales and recycling solutions. The website content and structure target industrial clients and stakeholders interested in advanced polymer solutions and sustainability initiatives. Growth indicators include recent investments in recyclable foam innovation and expansion of production capabilities. The partnership ecosystem is robust, with multiple linked domains and a professional online presence. Strategic observations suggest a mature organization with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and market leadership in Europe and beyond.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of the website is low due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and disabled TLS protocols, which are fundamental for secure communications. Although several security headers are present, the lack of HTTPS exposes the site and its users to interception and man-in-the-middle attacks. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries, but the missing SSL is a critical compliance gap, especially under GDPR and NIS2 regulations. Incident response readiness is supported by a responsible disclosure policy, but no explicit security contact emails were found. The security culture appears to be partially implemented but requires urgent improvements in encryption and transport security. Business impact of these vulnerabilities includes potential loss of customer trust, regulatory penalties, and increased risk of data breaches. Compliance gaps should be addressed immediately to align with industry best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable and enforce TLS 1.2 or higher protocols to ensure secure communications.
  3. Activate HSTS with includeSubDomains and preload flags to prevent protocol downgrade attacks.
  4. Implement OCSP stapling to improve certificate revocation checking performance and security.
  5. Review and enhance Content Security Policy to cover all relevant resources and reduce XSS risks.
  6. Publish explicit security contact information and improve incident response communication channels.
  7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  8. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  9. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect current data processing practices.
  10. Increase transparency on advertising and tracking practices to improve user trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including jQuery 3.7.0, Algolia for search, Visual Website Optimizer for A/B testing, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. It is hosted on Amazon CloudFront CDN, which provides global content delivery and performance benefits. The site includes responsive design elements and uses Mapbox GL for mapping features. However, performance data is missing, making it difficult to assess load times and resource efficiency. The absence of a CMS or framework identification suggests a custom or proprietary solution. Technical debt appears low given the use of current libraries, but the critical lack of SSL/TLS is a major technical risk. Opportunities exist to improve performance monitoring and accessibility compliance.
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. 46/100High19 findingsView report
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