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Security report for henkel-gcc.com

Henkel · Manufacturing · United Arab Emirates

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Henkel GCC operates as a regional branch of the global Henkel corporation, specializing in both industrial and consumer products including adhesives, hair care, and laundry detergents. The website reflects a mature enterprise with a strong market position in the GCC region, targeting both business clients and consumers. The digital infrastructure is built on modern JavaScript libraries and a CoreMedia CMS platform, delivering a responsive and accessible user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and Content-Security-Policy headers, complemented by GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data raises questions about domain registration transparency, though the website content and branding strongly support legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates professionalism and compliance with regional and international standards.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
42
Security headers
80
Email security
40
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
66

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

Henkel GCC leverages its global brand strength to serve the Gulf Cooperation Council markets with a diverse portfolio spanning consumer and industrial sectors. The business model focuses on manufacturing and distributing well-known consumer brands alongside industrial adhesives and coatings. The website's multilingual support and regional focus indicate a tailored approach to local markets. Partnerships and related domains suggest a broad ecosystem supporting Henkel's operations. The company maintains a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, as reflected in dedicated site sections and downloadable reports. Growth indicators include digitalization initiatives and active career recruitment, signaling ongoing expansion and talent acquisition.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a robust SSL configuration and enforces a Content-Security-Policy header, mitigating common web vulnerabilities. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, indicating attention to privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the site lacks explicit security policy documentation and incident response contact information, which are recommended best practices for enterprise websites. The absence of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency for security researchers. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security policies and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional security headers such as X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Introduce a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS registration information to ensure domain registration transparency and trust.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities and maintain compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Henkel
Description
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses. Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Key services
Hair care products, Laundry detergents, Fabric softeners, Adhesives, Sealants, Functional coatings
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, GSAP, Highcharts, Isotope, SwiperJS, Mustache, Modernizr
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content-Security-Policy header present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Webtrekk
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
LinkedIn Ads, TikTok Ads, Reddit Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Webtrekk
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to Henkel's business in GCC region
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust implementation
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a corporate domain
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information on the site
  7. Multiple external domains linked, mostly related to Henkel's global presence and marketing/analytics tools
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including JavaScript libraries like GSAP, Highcharts, Isotope, and SwiperJS, providing dynamic content and interactive features. CoreMedia CMS is used for content management, supporting multilingual content and responsive design. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in image loading and script management. Accessibility features are well implemented, and SEO practices are evident through meta tags and structured data. The site integrates multiple external services for analytics, marketing, and social media sharing, reflecting a mature digital marketing strategy. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security review.
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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