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Security report for dewaalautogroep.nl

De Waal Autogroep · Transportation · Netherlands

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

De Waal Autogroep is a reputable automotive dealership in the Netherlands, officially representing major brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, and Cupra. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including new and used car sales, leasing options for private and business customers, and vehicle maintenance. Their market position is strong within the regional automotive sector, supported by positive customer reviews and official brand partnerships. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting both consumers and business clients seeking automotive solutions. Technically, the website employs modern tracking and marketing technologies such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Cookiebot for consent management. The infrastructure includes CDN usage for performance optimization and is mobile responsive with good SEO practices. However, some accessibility features could be improved. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data exposure, though security headers and formal security policies are absent. From a security and compliance perspective, the site lacks a publicly accessible privacy policy, terms of service, and incident response information, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. Cookie consent is implemented, but further transparency and documentation are recommended. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and the domain registration data aligns well with the business identity, indicating legitimacy. Overall, the website is functional, trustworthy, and professionally maintained but would benefit from enhanced privacy and security documentation to improve compliance and user confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

3 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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. 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 12 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
75
Security headers
55
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
77

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

De Waal Autogroep operates in the automotive dealership and leasing market, serving both private consumers and business clients. Their competitive advantage lies in official dealership status for multiple prominent automotive brands, enabling them to offer a wide product range and trusted services. Revenue streams likely include vehicle sales, leasing contracts, maintenance services, and financing solutions. The company targets customers in the Netherlands seeking new, used, or leased vehicles, as well as fleet and mobility services. Strategic partnerships, such as with mobility providers, enhance their service ecosystem. Growth indicators include active marketing campaigns and a strong online presence. The business model is traditional dealership combined with modern leasing and mobility offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of a published privacy policy, terms of service, and incident response plans represents compliance gaps. No security headers were detected in the provided data, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is managed with consent, but data retention policies are not disclosed. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but requires improvements in documentation and header configurations to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page detailing data collection, usage, and user rights to enhance GDPR compliance.
  2. Add terms of service and security policy pages to clarify user agreements and security commitments.
  3. Implement and document an incident response plan and provide contact channels for security incidents or abuse reports.
  4. Configure and deploy security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen web security.
  5. Improve accessibility features to ensure compliance with standards and enhance user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
De Waal Autogroep
Description
De Waal Autogroep is officieel dealer van Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, SEAT en Bedrijfswagens. Kom langs bij een van onze vestigingen. Ook voor service en onderhoud
Key services
New car sales, Used car sales (occasions), Leasing (private and business), Vehicle maintenance and workshop services, Financial services and financing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Cookiebot, Smartsupp Live Chat, SalesFeed, Google Fonts, Cloudimage CDN
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and consent management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Marketing tools
SalesFeed, Smartsupp Live Chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured for automotive dealership services.
  2. Strong brand presence with official dealer status for multiple car brands.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms are partially implemented but privacy policy page is missing.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools with consent management.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content or domains.
  7. Contact information is limited to phone number; no email or physical address explicitly found in provided content.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Cookiebot, and Smartsupp Live Chat, integrated with a CDN for image delivery and asset hosting. The site is mobile optimized and employs structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Hosting details are not explicit but assets are served from AWS S3 and cloudimg.io CDN, indicating a cloud-based infrastructure. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The CMS appears to be a custom or proprietary solution by Webstores Digital Partner. Technical risks are low but could be mitigated further by improving security headers 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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