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Security report for hms-networks.com

HMS Networks · Technology · Sweden

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HMS Networks is a global industrial ICT company specializing in enabling communication between industrial equipment and software systems, encapsulated in their tagline 'Hardware Meets Software™'. The company offers a broad portfolio of products including industrial network connectivity, remote gateways, network diagnostics, and wireless products, targeting industrial manufacturers and technology integrators worldwide. Their market position is strong with multiple subsidiary brands under their umbrella, serving diverse industrial sectors. Technically, the website demonstrates modern infrastructure with integration of analytics and consent management tools, optimized for mobile and accessibility. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly detailed. Overall, the site reflects a mature digital presence aligned with corporate standards and compliance requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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.

    • 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
45
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
73

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

HMS Networks operates a B2B business model focused on industrial communication solutions, leveraging a portfolio of well-known subsidiary brands. Their competitive advantage lies in comprehensive product offerings that address connectivity, diagnostics, and security in industrial networks. Revenue streams likely include product sales, software tools, and professional services. The target customer segments are industrial manufacturers and system integrators requiring reliable network communication solutions. Growth indicators include a broad product range and active content updates. The partnership ecosystem includes multiple subsidiary domains, enhancing market reach and specialization. Strategic observations highlight a consistent brand presence and strong compliance posture, supporting sustained market leadership.

Security posture

The security maturity of HMS Networks' website is high, with HTTPS enabled and multiple security headers implemented. The presence of a cookie consent mechanism and privacy policy indicates GDPR compliance efforts. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy is a gap that could impact security transparency. Data protection officer contact information is not explicitly provided. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and trust but could be enhanced by publishing formal security policies and contact channels for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure and incident response policy page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Display relevant security certifications or compliance badges to reinforce trustworthiness.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance data protection officer visibility and GDPR compliance documentation on the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HMS Networks AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HMS Networks
Description
HMS creates products that enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information with software and systems. In short: Hardware Meets Software™.
Key services
Industrial network connectivity products, Remote gateways, Network diagnostics, Industrial wireless products, Software and tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Professional and comprehensive industrial technology company site
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust integration
  4. Use of modern analytics and tag management tools
  5. Clear navigation with detailed product and solution offerings
  6. WHOIS data unavailable publicly, possibly due to privacy protection
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, Matomo analytics, and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in hosting and resource loading. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence, though opportunities exist to improve hosting performance and integrate additional technical SEO and accessibility enhancements.
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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