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Security report for henkel.in

Henkel · Manufacturing · India

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

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Henkel India operates as a key regional branch of the global Henkel group, holding leading positions in both industrial and consumer sectors. Their product portfolio spans hair care, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, targeting both B2B and B2C markets. The website reflects a mature enterprise with consistent branding and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Technically, the site employs a modern JavaScript stack with various libraries and analytics tools, including Webtrekk and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a good level of digital maturity. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and Content-Security-Policy headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are absent. Privacy compliance is partially addressed via cookie consent but lacks a clear privacy policy. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but could improve transparency in privacy and security disclosures.

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
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
67

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 India is positioned as a major player in manufacturing and consumer goods within the Indian market, supported by a global parent company. Their business model integrates industrial adhesives and consumer brands, serving diverse customer segments. The website's navigation and content emphasize corporate culture, sustainability, digitalization, and career opportunities, reflecting a comprehensive ecosystem. The presence of multiple regional and partner domains indicates a broad partnership network. The company leverages extensive analytics and marketing tools to optimize user engagement and market reach. Growth indicators include sustainability reporting and innovation centers, suggesting strategic investment in future markets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS and a strict Content-Security-Policy. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent aligns with GDPR requirements, though the absence of a detailed privacy policy and security incident response plan indicates room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Tracking technologies are extensively used, which may raise privacy concerns if not fully disclosed. The lack of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file suggests limited transparency in security practices. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced documentation and user communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy clearly outlining data collection, usage, and user rights to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Develop and display a formal security policy and incident response plan to enhance trust and preparedness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and transparency.
  4. Add explicit company contact emails and phone numbers on the contact page to improve user accessibility and trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
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
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, GSAP, Highcharts, Isotope, Mustache, SwiperJS, Modernizr, Webtrekk analytics, OneTrust cookie consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content-Security-Policy header present
  • Cookie consent with OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Webtrekk, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, TikTok Analytics, Reddit Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
adsrvr.org
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Webtrekk, LinkedIn Insight Tag, TikTok Analytics, Reddit Pixel
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent, Webtrekk Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, TikTok Analytics, Reddit Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with consistent branding.
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with OneTrust.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the homepage or main navigation.
  4. Contact information is primarily via contact form; no explicit emails or phone numbers found in the HTML snippet.
  5. Extensive use of third-party analytics and tracking pixels.
  6. Content is relevant to manufacturing and consumer goods industry.
  7. No security or incident response policies published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Mobile optimization and SEO practices are good.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern front-end technology stack including JavaScript libraries such as GSAP, Highcharts, Isotope, and SwiperJS, indicating a dynamic and interactive user experience. The CMS appears to be CoreMedia, a robust enterprise content management system. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured navigation. The site employs multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools, which while beneficial for business intelligence, require careful privacy management. No critical technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, suggesting ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts.
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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