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Security report for dfdsseaways.com

DFDS A/S · Transportation · Denmark

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

90/100

Risk levelLow

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

DFDS A/S operates a comprehensive European ferry and cruise service network, positioning itself as a leading ferry operator with multiple routes connecting the UK, Scandinavia, the Baltics, and other European destinations. The website offers detailed information on passenger and freight ferry services, mini cruises, package holidays, and onboard amenities, targeting travelers and logistics customers. The company demonstrates strong market presence and brand consistency, supported by industry recognition such as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator nomination for 2025. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks including React and Gatsby, leveraging Contentful CMS and integrating Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, providing an excellent user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. The absence of WHOIS registration data limits domain trust analysis; however, the professional site content, comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, and active social media presence strongly indicate a legitimate and credible business. Overall, the site reflects a mature digital infrastructure aligned with business goals and compliance requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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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
82
Security headers
90
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
90

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
50
Employees
0
Customers
50
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
42%

2 subdomains 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

DFDS holds a strong market position as a major European ferry operator, offering diverse routes and services that cater to both passenger and freight segments. Their business model focuses on transportation services combined with value-added offerings such as mini cruises and package holidays, enhancing customer engagement and revenue streams. The company targets travelers seeking convenient and comfortable ferry travel across Europe, supported by a robust partnership ecosystem and recognized industry awards. Growth indicators include expansion of routes and digital engagement through newsletters and social media. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining brand trust and expanding digital services to sustain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and secure data collection practices, including consent-based forms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies, but explicit data protection officer contact details are missing. Enhancing security headers and publishing incident response information would strengthen the security culture and business resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Implement and disclose an incident response and vulnerability disclosure process.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to improve protection.
  4. Provide clear contact information for the Data Protection Officer or privacy team.
  5. Continue to enhance transparency and user trust through regular security and privacy updates.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DFDS A/S
Description
Plan and book DFDS cruises and ferry crossings across our European network.
Key services
Passenger ferry crossings, Freight ferries and logistics, Mini cruises and package holidays, Onboard services and duty free shopping
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Gatsby, GraphQL, Contentful CMS, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Gatsby
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Secure forms with consent checkboxes
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 branding and consistent user experience
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page; contact via form
  5. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), YouTube, TikTok
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CMS
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information found
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern and scalable technical infrastructure using React and Gatsby frameworks, supported by Contentful CMS for content management. Integration with Google Tag Manager facilitates analytics and marketing efforts. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, delivering an excellent user experience. Technical risks are minimal, with no outdated or vulnerable libraries detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize security configurations and improve accessibility features. Overall, the technical implementation supports business objectives effectively with room for incremental 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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