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GlobalConnect AB · Telecommunications · Sweden

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GlobalConnect AB operates as a leading telecommunications provider in Sweden, specializing in open fiber networks that enable customers to access broadband, TV, and telephony services from multiple providers. The company targets residential customers, property owners, and businesses, offering a comprehensive fiber installation and service ordering experience. Their market position is strong, supported by a professional and well-structured website that reflects their large enterprise status and broad service portfolio. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js and integrates advanced analytics and consent management tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Cookiebot, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy, suggesting room for improvement in security transparency and hardening. Overall, the website is professional, user-friendly, and compliant with GDPR, with clear contact information and trust signals. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain a strong security posture.

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
80
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
63

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

GlobalConnect's business model revolves around providing open fiber network access, allowing customers to choose from various service providers, which differentiates them in the competitive telecommunications market. Their extensive service offerings and clear segmentation for different customer types demonstrate a customer-centric approach. The presence of multiple social media channels and comprehensive cookie and privacy policies reflect a commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance. The company benefits from being part of the GlobalConnect Group, enhancing its market credibility. Growth indicators include active customer engagement tools and a detailed fiber installation journey, supporting customer acquisition and retention. The partnership ecosystem includes major advertising and analytics platforms, supporting effective marketing and user insights.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and a robust cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of modern libraries and deferred script loading enhances security and performance. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good, with recommendations to implement additional headers and publish security documentation to elevate trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance form security by adding anti-CSRF tokens and input validation mechanisms.
  5. Maintain transparency with users by updating privacy and cookie policies as regulations evolve.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GlobalConnect AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GlobalConnect AB
Description
GlobalConnect provides future-proof fiber solutions offering stable internet connections for homes and holiday houses, enabling easy access to digital services.
Key services
Fiber installation, Broadband services, TV services, Telephony, Support and customer service
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Cookiebot, Vue.js 3.4.21, jQuery 3.7.1, Kindly Chat
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with deferred loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Blue Billywig, Google, Microsoft
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Hotjar, Cookiebot, Kindly Chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie categories and third-party disclosures.
  2. Multiple social media links to official GlobalConnect Facebook and Instagram pages.
  3. Use of modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics tools indicates digital maturity.
  4. Clear segmentation of services for private customers, companies, and property owners.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious redirects.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented with physical addresses and phone numbers.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found on the site.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO for search optimization and uses Vue.js for interactive components, indicating a modern and flexible tech stack. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Cookiebot reflects advanced analytics and privacy compliance capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of scripts to improve load times. Hosting appears stable and likely managed by or associated with GlobalConnect infrastructure. Technical risks are minimal but include potential dependency on third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring.
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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