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Security report for gruppe.schwarz

Schwarz IT KG · Retail · Germany

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

Schwarz IT KG operates as the digital and technological backbone of the Schwarz Gruppe, a major German retail conglomerate. The website presents the company as a leading ecosystem integrating production, trade, recycling, and digital innovation. The business model focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the operations of its subsidiaries such as Lidl, Kaufland, PreZero, Schwarz Produktion, and Schwarz Digits. The site targets business partners, investors, and potential employees, emphasizing innovation and sustainability. Technically, the website uses modern JavaScript modules, OneTrust for cookie consent, and Google Tag Manager for analytics, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partial due to the absence of a visible privacy policy and terms of service. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and trustworthy, reflecting the enterprise nature of the business.

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

1 finding 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

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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
82
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
85

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 Schwarz Gruppe is positioned as a leading retail and production conglomerate in Germany with a strong emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation. Its ecosystem approach integrates multiple sectors including retail, manufacturing, and recycling, supported by digital services. The business model is diversified across subsidiaries, each specializing in core areas of the group's operations. The website content and structure reflect a professional corporate presence aimed at stakeholders and the public. The absence of direct contact information and detailed privacy policies suggests a focus on corporate communication rather than direct consumer interaction. The use of Google Tag Manager and OneTrust indicates awareness of marketing and compliance needs. The group’s market position is strong, supported by well-known subsidiaries and a clear branding strategy.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protections, which are positive security indicators. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. No explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager and OneTrust is standard but requires careful management to avoid privacy risks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, publishing security policies, and establishing incident response contacts to enhance security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a clear privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the website footer or main navigation.
  4. Add explicit contact information for security incidents, including a security or abuse email address.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Schwarz IT KG
Description
Die Unternehmen der Schwarz Gruppe entwickeln innovative Lösungen für Produktion, Handel, Recycling und Digitalisierung.
Key services
Production, Trade, Recycling, Digitalization
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript (ES Modules), OneTrust Cookie Consent, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional and business-oriented, targeting corporate stakeholders.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented via OneTrust with a clear banner.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the visible content.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript modules and fonts indicates a contemporary tech stack.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  8. WHOIS data confirms domain ownership by Schwarz IT KG with no privacy protection.
  9. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
  10. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern web technologies including ES modules for JavaScript and web fonts, indicating a contemporary front-end architecture. The presence of OneTrust cookie consent and Google Tag Manager scripts shows integration of compliance and analytics tools. The site appears mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations, though accessibility is basic. No CMS or hosting provider was explicitly detected. Performance is moderate, with no major issues noted in the HTML content. The domain is registered with a reputable registrar and has a consistent WHOIS record matching the business entity. Technical risks include the absence of DNSSEC and security headers, which could be addressed to reduce attack surface and improve trust.
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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