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Security report for canon.be

Canon · Technology · Belgium

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

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Canon België | Canon Belgique operates as the Belgian branch of Canon, a global leader in imaging and optical products. The website targets Belgian consumers in Dutch and French, offering access to Canon's consumer cameras, printers, and related services. The site reflects Canon's strong brand presence and market position in the technology sector, particularly in imaging solutions. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack including JavaScript frameworks, marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Tealium, and Optimizely, and integrates Google reCAPTCHA for security. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, with good content quality and navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and published security policies are absent. WHOIS data is restricted due to DNS Belgium policies, which is typical for .be domains, and does not raise suspicion. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR cookie consent requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Cloudflare

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

  2. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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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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
45
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
67

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

Canon Belgium benefits from the strong global brand of Canon Inc., leveraging its established market position in imaging technology. The business model focuses on manufacturing and retailing consumer electronics, targeting Belgian consumers with localized language support. The website integrates multiple marketing and analytics platforms, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage suggests a focus on directing users to localized subdomains or support channels. The partnership ecosystem includes Salesforce platforms and marketing service providers. Growth indicators are positive given Canon's global footprint and localized presence. Strategic observations include the need for enhanced transparency in security and incident response policies to strengthen trust further.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The lack of published security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency and readiness perception. Compliance with GDPR is evident through cookie consent but could be improved by publishing detailed privacy and security policies. Overall, the security posture is good but can be enhanced with additional best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and user trust.
  3. Create and maintain a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and marketing tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Canon
Description
Canon België | Canon Belgique is the Belgian branch of Canon, a global technology company specializing in imaging and optical products including cameras, printers, and related services.
Key services
Consumer cameras, Printers, Imaging solutions, Customer support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Tealium, Optimizely, AppDynamics, Evidon Cookie Consent, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
Atoms Design System (Canon Europe)
Platforms
Salesforce (indicated by force.com domains)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical https URLs)
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, AppDynamics, Tealium, Optimizely, Eloqua
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bazaarvoice, Brightcove
Tracking pixels
Tealium, Optimizely, AppDynamics, Bazaarvoice, Brightcove
Marketing tools
Tealium, Optimizely, Eloqua
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is fully accessible and professionally designed.
  2. Site supports two languages: Dutch and French for Belgium audience.
  3. Strong use of third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  4. No direct contact information or email addresses found on the homepage.
  5. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. WHOIS data is restricted by registry policy, no registrar or dates available.
  8. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and diverse technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, CSS, and HTML5, supported by marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Tealium, Optimizely, and AppDynamics. The presence of Salesforce domains indicates integration with CRM and customer service platforms. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for breadcrumbs, enhancing search engine understanding. However, no CMS was explicitly detected. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence but could benefit from enhanced security headers and accessibility improvements.
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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