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Security report for braunhousehold.com

Braun · Manufacturing · Germany

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Braun Household Appliances presents itself as a premium German brand specializing in electrical household devices, emphasizing design, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The website is professionally designed with good content quality and consistent branding, targeting a general consumer audience interested in high-quality household appliances. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager for analytics, Gigya for identity management, and TrustArc for cookie consent, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and consent mechanisms in place, but lacks visible security headers and explicit security policies, which could be improved. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable anomaly that may indicate privacy protection or data unavailability, requiring further verification to confirm domain legitimacy. Overall, the website is functional and trustworthy from a user perspective but could enhance transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

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

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 15 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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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
82
Security headers
70
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
79

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

Braun operates within the manufacturing sector, focusing on premium household electrical appliances. The brand is positioned strongly in the German market with a reputation for quality and innovation. The business model revolves around manufacturing and retail, supported by a digital platform that facilitates customer engagement and support. The website integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, identity management, and customer interaction, reflecting a well-established partnership ecosystem. The lack of explicit contact information and corporate details on the website suggests a focus on brand and product rather than direct corporate communication. The relationship with De'Longhi Group is evident through service domains, indicating corporate backing and resource sharing. Growth indicators include the use of advanced web technologies and consent management, aligning with regulatory compliance trends.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms, which are positive security practices. The use of Gigya for identity management suggests attention to user authentication and data protection. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS reduces the overall security posture. No explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure programs are visible, indicating gaps in transparency and readiness for security incidents. The missing WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which could impact trust. Overall, the security maturity is moderate, with room for improvement in policy publication, header implementation, and incident response preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to enhance transparency and compliance.
  2. Add security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and readiness.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS registration data to ensure domain legitimacy and reduce suspicion.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain high security and usability standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Braun
Description
Braun ist eine deutsche Premium-Marke für elektrische Haushaltsgeräte, die für Design, Innovation, Langlebigkeit und Kundenzufriedenheit steht.
Key services
Manufacture and sale of household electrical appliances
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Gigya (customer identity management), GSAP (animation library), TrustArc (cookie consent), OwnID (passwordless authentication), SnapEngage (live chat), Lightbox CDN
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of cookie consent mechanism
  • Use of identity management platform (Gigya)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Gigya, TrustArc
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented via TrustArc.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML snippet provided.
  5. Use of multiple third-party services for analytics, identity management, and live chat.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or domain is unregistered according to raw WHOIS output, which is unusual for a commercial brand website.
  7. Website content is professional and consistent with a premium household appliance brand.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager for analytics, Gigya for customer identity management, GSAP for animations, and TrustArc for cookie consent management. It integrates live chat via SnapEngage and uses OwnID for passwordless authentication, indicating advanced user engagement capabilities. The site appears mobile-optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices. However, no CMS or hosting provider information is explicitly detected. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. The lack of visible security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent technical risks that should be addressed to improve overall infrastructure robustness.
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. 76/100Low24 findingsView report
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