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Security report for emp-online.ch

E.M.P. Merchandising HGmbH · E-commerce · Switzerland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

EMP Schweiz operates a professional e-commerce platform specializing in fan merchandise, heavy metal, entertainment, and alternative fashion products. The company targets music, movie, TV, and gaming fans primarily in Europe, positioning itself as a leading retailer in this niche. The website offers over 25,000 products and supports multiple languages and country-specific domains, indicating a mature and broad market presence. The business model focuses on direct online retail with value-added services such as a Backstage Club offering exclusive discounts and products. Technically, the website is built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and third-party analytics and marketing tools like CQuotient and AppDynamics. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. Performance is moderate, with a well-structured navigation and professional design. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes standard security headers. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring a comprehensive privacy policy, cookie consent banner, and GDPR adherence. However, explicit security policies, incident response details, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly available, representing areas for improvement. Overall, EMP Schweiz presents a trustworthy and professional online retail presence with strong business credibility and privacy compliance. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and accessibility would further strengthen its posture.

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

2 findings 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
80

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

EMP Schweiz is a large e-commerce retailer focused on fan merchandise and alternative fashion, serving a European audience with localized websites and languages. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive product catalog, exclusive Backstage Club benefits, and strong brand recognition in the rock and metal fan community. Revenue streams are primarily from direct online sales, supported by marketing and social media engagement. The company maintains partnerships across multiple country-specific domains, indicating a well-established international footprint. Growth indicators include frequent promotional campaigns and a broad product range. The partnership ecosystem includes related EMP domains serving other European markets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, strong SSL configuration, and standard security headers. Privacy and cookie policies comply with GDPR requirements, supported by explicit consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and may impact trust among security-conscious users. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize an incident response plan and contact channels for security issues.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Continue monitoring third-party scripts for vulnerabilities and privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
E.M.P. Merchandising HGmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
E.M.P. Merchandising HGmbH
Description
Über 25.000 Fanartikel ★ Heavy Metal ★ Entertainment & Fashion Produkte ★ Kostenloser Versand im EMP Backstageclub.
Key services
Online retail of band merchandise, Entertainment merchandise, Alternative clothing, Backstage club with exclusive offers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Demandware (Salesforce Commerce Cloud), CQuotient, AppDynamics, Owl Carousel
Frameworks
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
CQuotient, AppDynamics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
CQuotient
Marketing tools
AppDynamics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform specializing in fan merchandise and alternative fashion.
  2. Strong European market presence with multiple country-specific domains and language options.
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with explicit consent mechanisms.
  4. No signs of adult or inappropriate content.
  5. Use of modern e-commerce platform Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
  6. Social media presence across major platforms.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud, a robust e-commerce platform, using modern JavaScript and CSS frameworks. It integrates third-party services like CQuotient for analytics and AppDynamics for performance monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and accessibility. The technical infrastructure is solid, supporting a large product catalog and multiple localized domains. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and add more detailed security-related metadata.
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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