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Security report for innoenergy.com

KIC InnoEnergy SE · Energy · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

KIC InnoEnergy SE operates as a key industrial player in the clean technology and energy sector, focusing on industrialising innovation for a net zero economy. The company invests in startups and builds industrial value chains, positioning itself as a vital enabler of sustainable energy solutions. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting startups, investors, and industry partners within the clean tech ecosystem. Founded in 2005, the company has an established market presence with a medium-sized operational scale. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Next.js (React framework), HubSpot for marketing and forms, and integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Facebook Pixel. Hosting is provided by OVH sas, a reputable provider, and the domain is well aged and secured with domain lock statuses. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs domain status protections to prevent unauthorized domain transfers or deletions. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance with detailed cookie categorization and opt-in mechanisms. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, representing areas for improvement. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professionally maintained, with strong compliance to privacy regulations and a solid security posture. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing security and incident response policies, and enhancing accessibility compliance to further strengthen the site's security and user trust.

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

2 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 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';…

  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

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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
60
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
75

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

InnoEnergy's market positioning as an industrial investor and innovation enabler in clean technology provides competitive advantages through its integrated approach to startup investment and industrial value chain development. The business model focuses on fostering sustainable energy solutions aligned with global net zero goals. Revenue streams likely include investment returns and industrial partnerships. The target customer segments include startups, industrial partners, and investors interested in clean tech innovation. The company benefits from a partnership ecosystem involving major technology and marketing platforms, enhancing its market reach and operational efficiency. Strategic observations highlight the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning it well for growth in the evolving energy sector.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place. The use of Cookiebot for consent management aligns with GDPR requirements, and the integration of reputable analytics and marketing tools is managed with user consent. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts indicate gaps in transparency and DNS security. The security culture appears focused on compliance and user privacy, but could benefit from enhanced communication of security practices and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party integrations to ensure no vulnerable libraries or outdated components are in use.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KIC InnoEnergy SE
Description
InnoEnergy is industrialising clean tech innovation for a net zero economy. We invest in startups and build industrial value chains.
Key services
Investment in startups, Building industrial value chains, Clean technology innovation industrialisation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), HubSpot, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Cookiebot, YouTube API, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Cloudflare (implied by __cf_bm cookies)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked against deletion and transfer
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Hotjar, Piwik (Matomo) implied by _pk_id cookies
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics Pixel, HubSpot tracking pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Google Optimize, Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern technologies and frameworks
  2. Compliant cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie categories
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  4. No visible terms of service or security policy pages
  5. Strong use of third-party marketing and analytics tools
  6. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap
  7. Domain is well aged and registered with reputable registrar OVH
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Next.js for server-side rendering and React-based UI, supported by HubSpot for marketing automation and form handling. It integrates multiple third-party analytics and tracking services, including Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Facebook Pixel, managed through Cookiebot for GDPR compliance. Hosting is provided by OVH sas, a reputable provider, with domain registration dating back to 2005, indicating a stable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and enable DNSSEC for enhanced security. The technical implementation supports the business goals effectively but should continue evolving to address emerging security and compliance requirements.
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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