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Security report for fermacell.de

James Hardie Europe GmbH · Manufacturing · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Email security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

fermacell® is a German-based manufacturer specializing in gypsum fiber boards and related construction materials, operating under James Hardie Europe GmbH. The company offers innovative building solutions including fire and sound protection products and floor heating systems like Therm25™. Their market position is strong within the European construction sector, supported by industry awards and a professional digital presence. The website is well-structured, providing comprehensive product information and digital tools for planning and building professionals. Technically, the site uses ASP.NET with Kentico CMS, integrates modern tracking and consent management tools, and is hosted with Cloudflare DNS services. Security posture is good with HTTPS and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Privacy compliance is partially addressed via cookie consent but lacks a visible privacy policy. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and suitable for its target audience of construction industry stakeholders.

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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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

      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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  • 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
65
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
73

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

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 fermacell.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

The company targets construction professionals and architects with a product portfolio focused on gypsum fiber and cement-bonded panels, as well as integrated floor heating solutions. Their business model combines manufacturing with digital services such as planning tools and dealer searches. The presence of partner domains and parent company branding indicates a solid partnership ecosystem. The website content and structure support a medium-sized enterprise with a focus on quality and innovation, as evidenced by awards and detailed product descriptions. Growth indicators include digital engagement tools and a newsletter subscription. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages marketing technologies to enhance customer reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts like Facebook Pixel and Google Tag Manager is managed with consent, aligning with GDPR principles. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance documentation and providing direct security communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve transparency and compliance.
  2. Add a dedicated security policy and incident response information, including contact channels for security issues.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security risks and ensure privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
James Hardie Europe GmbH
Description
fermacell® offers gypsum fiber boards with outstanding fire and sound protection, providing single-layer solutions instead of double-layer. The company develops products like Therm25™ floor heating systems and various gypsum fiber and cement-bonded panels.
Key services
Gypsum fiber boards, Cement-bonded panels, Floor heating systems, Planning and building tools, Customer support and dealer search
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
ASP.NET WebForms, JavaScript, CSS, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
ASP.NET
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

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.
  2. Content is comprehensive for product and service information.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented with OneTrust.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in provided content.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML snippet; contact form is available.
  6. Use of modern tracking and marketing tools with consent mechanisms.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page detected.
  8. WHOIS data shows Cloudflare DNS usage but no privacy protection, consistent with legitimate business.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on ASP.NET WebForms with Kentico CMS, indicating a robust enterprise-grade platform. It uses Cloudflare for DNS and likely CDN services, enhancing availability and security. The integration of Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel supports marketing and analytics needs. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes cookie consent management via OneTrust. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and accessibility. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from updates to newer frameworks and enhanced SEO and accessibility practices.
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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