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Security report for groningenstore.nl

Groningen Store · Retail · Netherlands

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

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Groningen Store is a specialized e-commerce retailer offering unique Groningen-themed products including clothing, decor, and regional food items. Established in 2018, it serves local consumers and tourists interested in authentic regional merchandise. The website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging modern web technologies and integrated marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager and Shopify analytics. The store maintains a consistent brand presence with active social media channels on Facebook and Instagram. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with user consent mechanisms, reflecting compliance with GDPR requirements. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, DNSSEC, and form protection via hCaptcha, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site demonstrates a good balance of business credibility, technical maturity, and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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
57
Security headers
75
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
74

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

The business operates in the retail and e-commerce sectors, focusing on regional specialty products from Groningen. Its market position is that of a niche local store with a curated product offering. The business model centers on direct online sales supported by digital marketing and social media engagement. The company benefits from Shopify's robust infrastructure and ecosystem, enabling scalability and secure transactions. Growth potential lies in expanding product lines and enhancing customer engagement through digital channels. Partnerships include links to local tourism sites such as visitgroningen.nl, enhancing its regional appeal.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, DNSSEC, and CAPTCHA protections on forms to mitigate automated abuse. However, it lacks published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are important for transparency and trust. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of third-party scripts is standard for e-commerce but should be regularly audited to prevent supply chain risks. Privacy compliance is addressed through cookie consent and a privacy policy, though more detailed data retention and processing disclosures could improve compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  2. Implement and advertise a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add or improve security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security and privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Groningen Store
Description
De leukste items uit Groningen vind je in de Groningen Store. Unieke Groninger kleding, toffe decoratie en de lekkerste streekproducten. Je vindt het er allemaal. Ook voor de leukste uitjes in de provincie of stad kan je hier terecht!
Key services
Online sales of clothing, decor, regional food products, and gifts, Information and tickets for local outings and events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, Google Tag Manager, hCaptcha, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Shopify Dawn theme
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • Use of hCaptcha for form protection
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Shopify Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Shopify Pixel
Marketing tools
MailCampaigns, Shopify analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Shopify-based e-commerce store focused on Groningen regional products
  2. Content is in Dutch and targeted at local consumers and tourists
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  5. Use of modern web technologies and Shopify platform ensures good performance and security baseline
  6. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram supports brand trust
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Shopify using the Dawn theme, ensuring a modern and responsive design. It uses Google Tag Manager and Shopify's native analytics for tracking and marketing. Performance is moderate with CDN hosting and deferred script loading. The site includes a cookie consent banner and uses hCaptcha for form protection. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data in JSON-LD format. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The technical stack is well-maintained with no obvious technical debt or deprecated libraries. Hosting on Shopify provides reliability and security benefits but limits custom server-side controls.
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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