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Security report for bossard.com

Bossard AG · Manufacturing · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bossard AG is a leading global provider of fastening technology and related engineering services, operating primarily in manufacturing sectors across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product catalogs, smart factory logistics solutions, and assembly technology expertise. The company targets industrial manufacturers and engineers, offering both standard and customized fastening solutions. Technically, the website is well-constructed, leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks, CDN hosting, and privacy compliance tools such as Evidon cookie consent and Google Tag Manager. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and Content Security Policy in place, though additional headers and explicit security policies could enhance protection. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration trust analysis, but the professional site and consistent branding support legitimacy. Overall, Bossard demonstrates a strong market position with a well-maintained digital footprint.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 25 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • 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
62
Security headers
50
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
75

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

Bossard AG holds a significant market position as a manufacturer and supplier of fastening elements and engineering services. Their business model focuses on B2B relationships with industrial clients, emphasizing productivity and smart logistics. The company maintains a broad geographic footprint with localized sites and languages, indicating global operations. Their marketing ecosystem includes investor relations and a dedicated blog, enhancing transparency and engagement. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for controlled communication channels, likely via contact forms. The company’s digital strategy includes modern tracking and consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. No suspicious domains or affiliate programs were detected, reinforcing a focused business approach.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a Content Security Policy to upgrade insecure requests, indicating a baseline security standard. Evidon cookie consent and Google Tag Manager scripts are used for privacy and analytics, respectively. However, the site lacks several recommended security headers such as Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which could mitigate clickjacking and MIME sniffing risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. The absence of a security policy or incident response page suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional headers and published security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers including Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Consider providing direct company contact emails or phone numbers for security and support inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bossard AG
Description
Bossard AG in Zug, Switzerland, is among the market leaders in fastening and screws technology in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
Key services
fastening elements, application engineering, smart factory logistics, C-part management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, YouTube API, Google Tag Manager, Evidon Cookie Consent
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Evidon
Marketing tools
Evidon Cookie Consent
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. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via form only.
  4. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and company blog.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response pages found.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  8. Modern web technologies and CDN usage detected.
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern JavaScript libraries and APIs, including YouTube iframe API and Google Tag Manager, indicating a mature front-end stack. Hosting appears to leverage Azure CDN for performance and reliability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Performance is likely fast due to CDN usage and optimized assets. The site includes advanced search and multi-language support, enhancing user experience. Technical risks are minimal, but reliance on third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring.
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. 48/100High26 findingsView report
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