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Security report for harvest-group.com

Harvest Group SA · Transportation · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Harvest Group SA is a Swiss-based international commodities merchant specializing in agricultural products such as wheat, corn, soy, and barley. The company provides comprehensive services including international logistics, financing, risk management, and advisory services, positioning itself as a key player in global commodity trading and supply chain management. The website reflects a medium-sized enterprise with a professional online presence and consistent branding. Technically, the website employs standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with the Slick Carousel library for UI elements. The site is hosted under a reputable registrar and DNS provider, with HTTPS enabled ensuring secure communications. Mobile optimization and navigation clarity are good, though accessibility features are basic and SEO optimization is moderate. From a security perspective, the site benefits from HTTPS and domain transfer protection but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, and no cookie consent mechanism is implemented, which may impact GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, with clear contact information and business details. However, improvements in privacy compliance, security headers, and incident response transparency are recommended to enhance security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. 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

  4. 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 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
55
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

Harvest Group SA operates in the international agricultural commodity trading sector, focusing on supply chain alignment, logistics, financing, and risk management. The company targets businesses involved in commodity production, processing, and distribution. Its market position is strengthened by expanding logistics infrastructure and partnerships, including sponsorship of the International Judo Federation, which enhances brand visibility and trust. The business model leverages value-added services to differentiate from competitors. Revenue streams likely include commodity trading margins, logistics fees, and financial services. Growth indicators include recent expansion into new origination regions and acquisition of transport vessels. The company maintains a professional digital presence but lacks extensive marketing or analytics tools, suggesting a focus on direct B2B relationships.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers (such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options), and a formal security or incident response policy indicates room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified, and forms appear limited with no complex data collection. The lack of cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms may expose the company to regulatory risks under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is adequate for informational purposes but should be enhanced to protect business operations and customer trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to secure DNS infrastructure and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add a publicly accessible security policy and incident response contact information.
  4. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  5. Conduct periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain a robust security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Harvest Group SA
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Harvest Group SA
Description
Harvest Group is a privately-owned international commodities merchant trading agricultural products. It operates globally as a commodity product merchant and distributor, focusing on aligning supply and demand, managing supply chains, and providing logistics, financial solutions, and risk management services.
Key services
International logistics, Financing, Risk management, Advisory services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Slick Carousel
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  3. No cookie consent or terms of service found.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with email, phone, and physical address.
  5. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  6. No social media links found in the HTML content.
  7. No JSON-LD structured data present.
  8. No external advertising or affiliate links detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a straightforward technology stack with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, incorporating the Slick Carousel library for interactive elements. The site is hosted with a reputable registrar and DNS provider but lacks advanced CMS or frameworks, indicating a custom or lightweight build. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, and mobile responsiveness is good. SEO is basic with proper meta tags but no structured data like JSON-LD. Accessibility is basic, suggesting potential improvements for users with disabilities. The absence of analytics or tracking scripts indicates minimal user data collection, aligning with privacy-conscious practices but limiting marketing insights.
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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