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Security report for gard.de

GARD · Retail · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GARD is a German retail brand specializing in natural haircare and styling products, emphasizing formulations free from silicones, microplastics, and parabens. The company targets general consumers seeking uncomplicated, natural haircare solutions, leveraging ingredients like bamboo extract to promote healthy hair. The website serves as a brand presence and gateway to an online shop hosted on a partner domain. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery, Modernizr, and Slick Carousel, and integrates Matomo for analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and basic accessibility features. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though explicit security headers and incident response information are absent. Privacy compliance is strong with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie management. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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

      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

  3. 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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  • 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
72
Security headers
25
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58

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

GARD operates in the retail sector focusing on haircare and styling products with a niche in natural and clean formulations. The business model includes direct online sales via a partner shop domain and brand marketing through social media channels. The company appears small-sized with consistent branding and a clear value proposition centered on natural ingredients and sustainability. The presence of cookie consent and privacy policies indicates awareness of regulatory requirements. The partnership with fit.de for e-commerce suggests a collaborative ecosystem. No detailed company registration or founding data is available, limiting deeper business intelligence insights.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could hinder rapid response to security events. The use of Matomo analytics is privacy-friendly compared to other trackers, aligning with GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Recommendations include enhancing HTTP security headers, publishing security policies, and maintaining up-to-date third-party libraries.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party JavaScript libraries to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding more detailed business contact information to increase trust and credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GARD
Description
Haircare & Styling products focused on natural, uncomplicated personal care without silicones, microplastics, and parabens. Emphasizes natural ingredients like bamboo extract for healthy hair.
Key services
Haircare products, Styling products, Online shop presence
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery 2.2.4, Modernizr 3.3.1, Slick Carousel 1.6.0, Matomo Analytics, Powermail Forms, Selectordie, Autosize, Character Count
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by base href https://)
  • Cookie consent with opt-out and revocation
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript libraries.
  2. Cookie consent is implemented with opt-out and revocation features.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page or footer links.
  4. Social media presence on Instagram and Facebook is linked.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, using a combination of modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 2.2.4, Modernizr, and Slick Carousel for UI enhancements. Matomo analytics is integrated for user tracking with a privacy-conscious approach. The site includes cookie consent with opt-out and revocation capabilities, indicating compliance with GDPR. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, and mobile optimization is good. However, the site lacks explicit HTTP security headers and detailed hosting provider information. The technical stack is stable but could benefit from modernization of some libraries and enhanced security configurations.
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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