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HARMAN International · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

HARMAN International is a global leader specializing in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, professional audio solutions, and enterprise software. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung, it maintains a strong market position with a broad portfolio targeting consumers, automotive OEMs, and enterprises. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and consistent branding. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery, hosted on a Microsoft SharePoint platform, and integrates advanced analytics and cookie consent mechanisms. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, though WHOIS data absence slightly reduces domain trust. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies and vulnerability disclosure information to enhance transparency and trust.

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

3 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

  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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 27 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
78

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

HARMAN operates in the technology and transportation sectors, focusing on connected car systems, audio products, and digital transformation services. Its business model combines B2B and B2C approaches, serving automotive manufacturers, consumers, and enterprises. The company benefits from Samsung's backing, enhancing its market reach and innovation capabilities. The website's integration with multiple subdomains for news, careers, and services indicates a well-structured ecosystem supporting diverse business functions. The presence of numerous patents and global locations underscores its innovation and scale. The company targets technologically savvy customers and partners seeking advanced audio and connected solutions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and cookie consent compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which may raise minor concerns but is mitigated by the professional site presentation and consistent branding. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security governance documents and providing clear security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact details for the Data Protection Officer or privacy inquiries.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency on data retention and privacy practices to strengthen user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HARMAN International
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HARMAN International
Description
HARMAN International is a global leader in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, design and analytics, cloud services and IoT solutions.
Key services
Connected car technology, Lifestyle audio products, Professional audio solutions, Enterprise software solutions, Digital transformation services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Carousel, VenoBox, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
SharePoint (indicated by _layouts/15 paths)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Uses modern web technologies and frameworks
  3. Strong branding and consistent corporate identity
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response info publicly available
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or domain registration issues
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Microsoft SharePoint, utilizing Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for interactivity. It incorporates third-party libraries such as Slick Carousel and VenoBox for enhanced user experience. Analytics are managed via Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, integrated with OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional and engaging user experience. Opportunities exist to improve hosting transparency and further optimize performance metrics.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 56/100Medium23 findingsView report
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