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Security report for kingston.com

Kingston Technology Company · Technology · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Kingston Technology Company operates as a leading independent manufacturer of memory and storage products, including SD cards, SSDs, USB flash drives, and embedded/industrial memory solutions. The website targets consumers, businesses, and system manufacturers primarily in Germany, offering a comprehensive product portfolio and detailed solution categories. The company positions itself as a market leader with enterprise-scale operations and a strong brand presence. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, integrates Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel for marketing analytics, and uses Osano CMP for cookie consent management, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements multiple security headers, and uses reCAPTCHA for bot protection, indicating a robust security posture. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS data for the domain is notable and suggests privacy protection or registry restrictions, though the website content and branding strongly support legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, good privacy compliance, and a secure environment suitable for enterprise operations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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.

    • 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. 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

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
47
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

Kingston's market positioning as the largest independent memory product manufacturer gives it a competitive advantage in the technology sector. Its business model focuses on manufacturing and direct sales to consumers, businesses, and system builders. The company leverages a broad product range to serve diverse customer segments, including personal, gaming, server, and industrial markets. The website's multilingual support and detailed navigation reflect a global outreach strategy. Marketing efforts are supported by advanced tracking and consent management tools, indicating a data-driven approach. The lack of visible direct contact details may be a strategic choice to channel inquiries through forms or regional offices. The company maintains ISO certifications, reinforcing its commitment to quality and compliance. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not explicitly identified in the provided data.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and bot mitigation via Google reCAPTCHA. Consent management through Osano CMP ensures GDPR compliance and user privacy respect. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy or explicit incident response contacts represents a gap in transparency and readiness. The WHOIS data unavailability raises minor concerns but does not directly impact the website's security. Overall, the security maturity is high, suitable for an enterprise-grade technology company.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a public vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to enhance transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses, to improve readiness and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency regarding data retention policies and data protection officer contact details to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Monitor WHOIS data availability and domain registration details to ensure ongoing legitimacy and reduce risk of domain-related issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kingston Technology Company
Description
Zuverlässige SD Karten, SSD-Laufwerke, Speichermodule und USB-Flashspeicher für Verbraucher, Geschäfte, Unternehmen und Systemhersteller, die von Kingston angeboten werden.
Key services
Arbeitsspeicher, SSD-Laufwerke, USB-Flashspeicher, Speicherkarten, Embedded/Industrial Speicherlösungen
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, jQuery Migrate 3.4.0, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Facebook Pixel, Osano Consent Management Platform, reCAPTCHA v3, Typekit Fonts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection
  • Consent management for cookies and tracking
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form handling with Google reCAPTCHA

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Osano CMP
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 challenge
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and localized in German
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and consent management
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in provided HTML
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual for a major brand domain
  6. Comprehensive navigation with detailed product and solution categories
  7. Use of multiple Google Tag Manager containers and Facebook Pixel for marketing
  8. Cookie consent managed by Osano CMP with granular consent options
  9. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack centered around jQuery and Google Tag Manager, supplemented by Facebook Pixel for marketing analytics and Osano CMP for consent management. The presence of reCAPTCHA v3 indicates proactive bot mitigation. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, likely due to multiple external scripts and tracking tools. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the provided data. The technical implementation aligns well with enterprise standards but could benefit from performance optimization and clearer CMS identification.
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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