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Security report for hofseth-as.no

Hofseth International AS · Manufacturing · Norway

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hofseth International AS is a Norwegian vertically integrated seafood company specializing in sustainable farming, processing, and global distribution of trout and salmon. The company positions itself as a leader in sustainable seafood production, emphasizing environmental responsibility and quality. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and comprehensive content about their operations, sustainability efforts, and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on Webflow with integrations such as Google Analytics, Vimeo, and CookieInformation for consent management, hosted behind Cloudflare, ensuring good performance and security. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though there is room for improvement in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the website demonstrates good privacy compliance and business credibility, supporting Hofseth's market position as a reputable seafood producer.

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

2 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

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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
60
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
65

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

Hofseth operates in the manufacturing sector focused on seafood, targeting customers and partners interested in sustainable aquaculture. Their business model integrates the entire value chain from roe to plate, providing control over quality and sustainability. The company maintains a medium-sized workforce and emphasizes certifications such as ASC-reporting, enhancing trust. Their digital presence includes social media channels and a modern website with content tailored to investors, customers, and community stakeholders. Sponsorship programs and community grants indicate active local engagement. The absence of terms of service and explicit security policies suggests areas for maturity. The company leverages third-party services for analytics and marketing, indicating a data-driven approach.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses a comprehensive cookie consent banner compliant with GDPR, reflecting a mature privacy stance. However, no explicit security policy or incident response information is published, which could hinder transparency in case of security events. The site lacks visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options, which are recommended best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party services like Cloudflare and CookieInformation enhances security. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by publishing security policies and implementing additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Add HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hofseth International AS
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hofseth International AS
Description
Healthy seafood to the world without compromising people, planet or fish welfare. A vertically integrated seafood company offering high-quality products from Norwegian fjords and coastline with expertise in farming, processing, and global distribution.
Key services
Farming, Processing, Products, Sales & Distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Vimeo Player, CookieInformation Consent Management, Elfsight Widgets
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Vimeo
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • Privacy policy and cookie policy present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Vimeo Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
LinkedIn Marketing
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed categories and granular controls.
  2. Clear business focus on sustainable seafood production and processing.
  3. Multiple social media channels linked for brand presence.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. No terms of service page detected.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and third-party integrations.
  7. Good privacy compliance with GDPR indicators.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including jQuery and SVG animations. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, Vimeo for video content, and CookieInformation for cookie consent management. Hosting appears to be via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The site uses multiple external domains for content delivery and analytics, all reputable. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence but would benefit from enhanced security headers and formalized security documentation.
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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