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Security report for iba.ch

OWIBA AG · Retail · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

OWIBA AG operates the website iba.ch, the largest B2B office supplies distributor in Switzerland, offering over 13,000 products with next-day delivery and professional consulting services. The company targets business customers with a comprehensive e-commerce platform featuring a broad product catalog and loyalty programs. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries, Google Tag Manager, and Dynamic Yield for personalization and analytics, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though a dedicated security policy and incident response information are absent. Privacy compliance is robust with clear cookie consent and GDPR-aligned privacy policies. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and market credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

4 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 26 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
90
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
74

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

iba.ch holds a dominant market position in Swiss B2B office supplies retail, leveraging a large product range and fast delivery to serve industrial, commercial, and administrative sectors. Their business model focuses on direct online sales complemented by consulting and tailored solutions. The company benefits from recognized certifications and awards, enhancing trust. Their marketing ecosystem includes multiple tracking and retargeting tools, supporting customer engagement and retention. The absence of privacy protection in WHOIS and consistent registrant data reinforce legitimacy. Growth potential is supported by strong brand presence and comprehensive service offerings.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and no exposed sensitive data. Use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing scripts is evident, though continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities in these components is recommended. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. GDPR compliance is well addressed through privacy and cookie policies. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators were detected in the content or WHOIS data.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for security vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
OWIBA AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OWIBA AG
Description
iba ist der grösste B2B-Versandhändler für Büromaterial und Bürobedarf in der Schweiz mit über 13‘000 Büroartikeln, schneller Lieferung und professioneller Beratung. Sie bieten individuelle Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für Firmenkunden.
Key services
Online ordering of office supplies, Next day free delivery for orders before 17:00, Profit System loyalty program, Custom business solutions, Consulting and services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Dynamic Yield, jQuery UI Autocomplete, SVG icons
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CSRF tokens likely (not explicitly visible but standard)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight, Facebook Pixel, Dynamic Yield
Marketing tools
Dynamic Yield
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional B2B office supplies e-commerce platform
  2. Strong presence in Swiss market with extensive product catalog
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms
  4. Use of multiple tracking and marketing tools with transparency
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. Comprehensive contact information and certifications displayed
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front-end with asynchronous loading of analytics and personalization scripts. Google Tag Manager and Dynamic Yield are leveraged for marketing and user experience optimization. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and website schema. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing third-party scripts. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional e-commerce experience with room for modernization in accessibility and performance tuning.
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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