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Security report for elho.com

elho · Retail · Netherlands

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Network security.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

elho is a medium-sized retail company specializing in designer flowerpots and planters made from 100% recycled plastic, emphasizing sustainability and modern design. The company targets consumers interested in home and garden decor, offering a broad assortment through an e-commerce platform. The website is professionally designed with excellent content quality, multi-language support, and clear navigation, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site uses modern technologies including Umbraco CMS, Shopify for e-commerce, and integrates Google Tag Manager and Optimize for analytics and marketing. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and secure cookie flags, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, supporting good privacy practices. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly reduces trust but is mitigated by the professional site and business transparency. Overall, elho presents a trustworthy and well-managed online presence with a focus on sustainability and customer engagement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

2 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.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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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  • 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
95
Security headers
90
Email security
95
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

elho positions itself as a sustainable and design-oriented brand in the retail sector for home and garden products. Its competitive advantage lies in its commitment to recycled materials and environmental responsibility, certified by its B Corporation status. The business model is primarily e-commerce driven, supported by a robust online platform and multi-channel marketing. The company maintains active social media engagement and provides comprehensive customer support. Growth indicators include new product launches and a wide product assortment. The partnership ecosystem includes Shopify for commerce and various analytics providers. Strategic observations suggest a focus on expanding sustainable product lines and enhancing digital marketing efforts.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure cookie settings. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from additional security headers and published incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance user trust by providing more detailed business registration and certification information on the website.
  5. Consider registering WHOIS data publicly or using a verified privacy protection service to improve domain trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
elho
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
elho
Description
elho, Give Room to Nature. Laat je inspireren door onze uitgebreide collectie en maak van jouw huis een groen thuis.
Key services
Sale of flowerpots and planters, Online shopping platform, Customer support and account management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, Shopify, Umbraco CMS, RobinHQ chat widget, Pingdom Real User Monitoring
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookie flags (SameSite=None; Secure)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, Pingdom RUM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Optimize, Pingdom RUM
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, RobinHQ chat
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 no blocking detected
  2. Strong focus on sustainability and recycled materials
  3. Multiple language support with hreflang tags
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. Clear contact and business information provided
  6. No security policy or incident response info found publicly
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or domain registration issues
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Umbraco CMS and Shopify for e-commerce, supported by Google Tag Manager and Optimize for analytics and marketing optimization. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as high contrast and low stimulus modes. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and preloading of fonts. The site structure is clear with well-implemented meta tags and SEO practices. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. There is no explicit hosting provider identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable e-commerce platform.
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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