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Security report for catella.com

Catella Group · Finance · Sweden

Partial score · DNS & email only

41/100

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

Catella Group is a leading European specialist in property investments and fund management, providing strategic consulting, capital market services, and transaction advice. The company operates across 12 countries with a strong local presence and a Pan-European platform, targeting professional investors and corporate clients. Their business model focuses on delivering customized property and alternative investment solutions, positioning them as a trusted partner in the real estate finance sector. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and multi-language support. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript libraries, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot for consent management, and Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced, anti-CSRF tokens, and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates good privacy compliance and business credibility, supported by clear contact information and social media presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

15 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

  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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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  • 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
0
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
70
Average
41

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 · found on this site
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention catella.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
8
Employees
0
Customers
8
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Catella holds a strong market position as a specialist in European property investments and fund management, leveraging geographic diversification and organizational breadth. Their competitive advantage lies in combining local expertise with a broad European reach, offering services in corporate finance, investment management, and principal investments. Revenue streams likely include advisory fees, fund management fees, and capital market services. The target customer segments are professional investors and institutional clients seeking property-related investment opportunities. Growth indicators include active investor relations, regular financial reporting, and a visible ESG commitment. The partnership ecosystem includes financial event platforms and regional investment sites, enhancing their market reach and service delivery.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and use of security-related cookies to prevent CSRF attacks. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring compliance with GDPR. Microsoft Application Insights is used for telemetry, which may collect usage data securely. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. Incident response contact information is not explicitly provided, which could be enhanced to improve readiness. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from additional transparency and header hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security or incident response page with clear contact channels (e.g., security@catella.se) to improve incident handling and transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  4. Enhance privacy disclosures by including detailed data retention policies and user rights information prominently.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting and improve security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Catella AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Catella Group
Description
Catella is a leading specialist in property investments and fund management in Europe, offering strategic consulting, capital market-related services and qualified transaction advice.
Key services
Property investments, Fund management, Strategic consulting, Capital market-related services, Transaction advice
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Microsoft Application Insights, Swiper.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • Use of Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry
  • CSRF protection cookies (__RequestVerificationToken, __epiXSRF)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Application Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google
Tracking pixels
Cookiebot session pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie declaration
  3. Clear corporate governance and investor relations information
  4. Multiple language options with English as primary
  5. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and analytics tools
  6. No visible security or privacy policy gaps
  7. Contact information clearly provided in footer
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Twitter
  9. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot for consent management. The CMS appears to be EPiServer, a robust enterprise content management system suitable for corporate websites. Performance is moderate with responsive design and accessibility features implemented, ensuring good user experience across devices. The site uses video backgrounds and advanced UI components like sliders, indicating a focus on engaging design. Technical risks include potential dependency on third-party scripts and the need for improved security headers. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times and further enhance SEO 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

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