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Security report for hiq.se

HiQ · Technology · Sweden

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

HiQ is a well-established Swedish tech consultancy with a strong market presence across Europe, employing approximately 1700 experts. The company specializes in custom software development, digital transformation, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and connected products, serving diverse sectors including energy, transport, banking, telecommunications, and government. Their website reflects a mature digital infrastructure with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and strong branding. Technically, the site leverages modern technologies such as WordPress, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Cookiebot, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be enhanced. Overall, the site demonstrates good privacy compliance and business credibility, supported by consistent WHOIS data and legitimate domain registration.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

  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
0
Security headers
55
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
47

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

HiQ operates as a tech consulting firm with a diversified service portfolio targeting enterprise clients across multiple industries. Their business model focuses on delivering tailored digital solutions and innovation-driven services. The company benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem, including subsidiaries or partners like Frends, Great apes, and Zool. Growth indicators include recent acquisitions and expansions in various regions. The website's content strategy emphasizes thought leadership through insights, case studies, and news, reinforcing their market position. Revenue streams likely derive from consulting contracts, software development projects, and managed services. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear contact points and regional leadership, facilitating client engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and a robust cookie consent framework managed by Cookiebot. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance measures. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures align with industry best practices for a corporate website, minimizing risk exposure.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update all third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Ensure all forms include anti-CSRF tokens and validate inputs to prevent injection attacks.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HiQ
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HiQ
Description
Vi är ett techkonsultbolag med 1700 experter som skapar skräddarsydda digitala lösningar. Vi driver innovation och gör skillnad – på riktigt.
Key services
System & Mjukvaruutveckling, DevOps & Molntjänster, Uppkopplade Produkter & Enheter, Cybersäkerhet, Design, Webb & Apputveckling, Affärsnära AI
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, HubSpot, Cookiebot
Frameworks
WordPress, Yoast SEO
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax for pll_language cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie classification.
  2. Multiple contact methods including regional contacts with emails and phone numbers.
  3. Use of modern marketing and analytics tools with privacy compliance.
  4. Strong branding and consistent design throughout the site.
  5. No visible security or content blocking issues.
  6. Extensive content including news, services, and case studies.
  7. Social media presence on major platforms.
  8. Structured data implemented for SEO and rich results.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with Yoast SEO for optimization, integrating multiple modern technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, HubSpot, and Cookiebot for marketing, analytics, and compliance. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, with structured data implemented for SEO benefits. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and resource management. The technical stack is current and supports scalability, though continuous maintenance is recommended to avoid technical debt. No significant technical risks were identified that would impact business operations adversely.
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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