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Security report for hella.co.nz

HELLA New Zealand Limited · Transportation · New Zealand

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

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HELLA New Zealand Limited operates a professional website focused on LED lighting and automotive electrical accessories, targeting automotive professionals and consumers within New Zealand. The site offers a comprehensive product catalog, reseller information, and multimedia content, positioning itself as a reputable player in the automotive lighting sector. The technical infrastructure leverages modern JavaScript libraries, lazy loading for images, and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user tracking. While the site is accessible and well-structured, mobile optimization and accessibility are basic, with room for improvement. Security posture is moderate; HTTPS is used, but no explicit security headers were detected, and no cookie consent mechanism is present despite tracking scripts. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which slightly impacts trust but is common for commercial entities. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and serves its business purpose effectively.

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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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
70
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
56

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 company maintains a strong market presence in New Zealand's automotive lighting industry, offering a wide range of LED and electrical accessories. Its business model centers on manufacturing and distribution through resellers, supported by detailed product information and multimedia resources. The website's integration with social media platforms and a dedicated reseller section indicates a well-developed partnership ecosystem. The absence of explicit contact details on the main site suggests a controlled communication channel, possibly to streamline customer interactions through reseller networks. The company appears medium-sized with consistent branding and a focus on quality and innovation, as evidenced by product updates and warranty commitments.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and login forms use secure POST methods. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No explicit incident response or security policies are published, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are present. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism despite active tracking scripts indicates partial privacy compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and implementing cookie consent would significantly improve the security and compliance posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and inform users about tracking.
  3. Publish clear security and incident response policies accessible from the website.
  4. Improve mobile responsiveness and accessibility features to enhance user experience.
  5. Consider publishing vulnerability disclosure information or a security.txt file to foster transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HELLA New Zealand Limited
Description
View quality LED lighting & electrical accessories online from HELLA. Images, specifications, videos, catalogues, downloads & where to purchase
Key services
LED lighting products, Automotive electrical accessories, Product catalogues and downloads, Reseller support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LazySizes (lazy loading images), Owl Carousel
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by og:url https://www.hella.co.nz/)
  • Secure login form with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, 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 rich content and navigation
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or domain registration issues
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages
  5. Social media presence is strong and consistent with brand
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite tracking scripts
  7. Security headers not detected in provided data
  8. Site uses modern JavaScript libraries and lazy loading for performance
  9. Mobile optimization is basic but functional
  10. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front-end with libraries such as LazySizes for image lazy loading and Owl Carousel for slideshows, enhancing performance and user experience. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are integrated for analytics and marketing purposes. The HTML structure is valid and SEO-friendly with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. However, mobile optimization is basic, and accessibility features are minimal. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in mobile usability and accessibility compliance. The absence of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and privacy compliance areas.
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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