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Security report for igus.ie

igus · Manufacturing · Ireland

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

igus Ireland Ltd operates as a regional branch of the global igus GmbH brand, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of lubrication-free and maintenance-free polymer products including energy chains, bearings, linear technology, dynamic cables, and automation solutions. The company targets industrial manufacturers and automation professionals, offering a comprehensive product portfolio that supports efficient and reliable motion applications. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a modern tech stack based on Next.js and React, optimized for performance and mobile use. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness, supporting igus's market position as a leading innovator in motion plastics.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

7 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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"

    • 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';…

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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
77
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
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

igus Ireland is positioned as a key player in the manufacturing and industrial automation sectors, leveraging its parent company’s global brand and certifications to maintain competitive advantage. The business model is B2B focused, serving engineers and OEMs with specialized polymer solutions that reduce maintenance costs and improve machine uptime. The company benefits from a broad international network with multiple regional domains, indicating a well-established global footprint. Marketing and customer engagement are supported by tools such as Salesforce Live Agent Chat and Piwik PRO analytics, enabling targeted communication and data-driven insights. The presence of comprehensive privacy and cookie policies aligns with GDPR compliance, enhancing customer trust in European markets.

Security posture

The website employs robust security measures including HTTPS, strict transport security, content security policies, and other standard security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency in security governance. Incident response readiness is unclear due to lack of public contact channels for security issues. The use of third-party scripts such as Piwik PRO and Salesforce chat is noted, which should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be improved by publishing explicit security policies and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security governance and controls.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information for security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
igus Ireland Ltd
VAT number
IE6388057V
Registration number
1234567
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
igus
Description
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free polymers - energy chains, bearings, linear technology, dynamic cables, automation.
Key services
Energy chains, Bearings, Linear technology, Dynamic cables, Automation solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, SVG
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CSP headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
piwik.pro
Marketing tools
Salesforce Live Agent Chat
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 challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professionally presented, and well-structured.
  3. Strong branding and consistent design across pages.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  7. WHOIS data is missing, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
  8. Multiple international domains linked, indicating global presence.
  9. Use of Piwik PRO analytics and Salesforce chat for marketing and support.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. The site is mobile responsive with excellent design quality and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through proper meta tags, structured data (JSON-LD), and Open Graph tags. The hosting environment and provider are not explicitly identified, but performance indicators suggest a well-configured infrastructure. The use of Piwik PRO analytics and Salesforce Live Agent Chat indicates integration of advanced marketing and customer support tools. No technical debt or legacy technology was detected, positioning the site well for future scalability and maintainability.
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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