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Security report for kishcompany.com

The Kish Company, LLC · Manufacturing · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Kish Company, LLC is a well-established supplier and distributor of industrial minerals, extenders, additives, and pigments primarily serving the plastics, paint, rubber, ink, and sealant industries. The company emphasizes strong supplier relationships, quality certifications, and custom manufacturing capabilities to maintain a competitive market position. Their website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence with detailed product lines and operational footprint information. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and incorporates modern SEO and analytics tools, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though there is room for improvement in security headers and published policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration transparency, which impacts trustworthiness despite the professional business presentation. Overall, the website is a credible and valuable resource for industrial customers but should address domain legitimacy and privacy compliance gaps to enhance trust and security.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  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
  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

  4. 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';…

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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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
61

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention kishcompany.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Kish Company operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on supplying functional fillers and pigments to various industrial markets. Their business model combines distribution with custom processing and product development, targeting industrial manufacturers requiring reliable supply and tailored mineral solutions. The company leverages supplier relationships and operational efficiency to offer competitive pricing and short lead times. Their market positioning is strong, supported by awards and a comprehensive operational footprint across the United States. The presence of affiliated companies suggests a broader partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include ongoing product innovation and a dedicated internal lab for quality control and R&D. The website content and structure support a B2B audience with clear navigation and detailed product information.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive data. However, it lacks several security best practices such as security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies. There is no visible cookie consent mechanism, which may impact GDPR compliance. The absence of a security.txt file and data protection officer contact information indicates limited transparency in security governance. While no vulnerabilities or malware were detected, the missing WHOIS data for the domain is a significant concern for domain legitimacy and trust. Overall, the security maturity level is adequate for a business website but requires enhancements to meet higher compliance and trust standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies, including a security.txt file, to enhance transparency and facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to improve domain registration transparency and trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and audit for compliance with WCAG standards to improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
The Kish Company, LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Kish Company, LLC
Description
The Kish Company is a leading supplier of industrial minerals, extenders, additives and pigments to the plastic, paint, rubber, ink and sealant industries. They provide distribution, processing, and custom manufacturing solutions with a strong operational footprint and quality certifications.
Key services
Distribution of industrial minerals, Custom processing and manufacturing, Quality control and product development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, Yoast SEO, Smart Slider 3, Google Tag Manager, jQuery
Frameworks
Avada Theme
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. WHOIS data missing, raising domain legitimacy concerns
  4. Strong business presence with detailed product and service information
  5. Good SEO and social media integration
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information
  7. No cookie consent mechanism detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Avada theme, enhanced with plugins such as Yoast SEO and Smart Slider 3 for SEO and visual presentation. It uses jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO metadata including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate with some room for optimization. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, but the lack of advanced security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates some technical debt in security and privacy compliance. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional business website with opportunities for security and privacy improvements.
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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