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Security report for kostal-drives-technology.com

Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG · Energy · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

KOSTAL Drives Technology is a well-established industrial technology company specializing in frequency converters and motor control solutions. With a heritage spanning over 100 years, the company holds a strong market position as a leader in energy-efficient and sensorless motor control technologies. Their product portfolio targets diverse industrial sectors including machinery, water treatment, renewable energy, logistics, and building technology. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, supporting global operations with multiple languages and extensive product information. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and incorporates modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, Swiper.js, and Google Tag Manager. It demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility features. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring a consent management platform (Usercentrics) and clear GDPR-aligned policies. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and secure form handling, though some security headers could be explicitly improved. The WHOIS data is unavailable or not found, which is unusual but the website's content, branding, and external references to the Kostal group domains support its legitimacy. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, allowing full content access and analysis. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and well-maintained, with minor recommendations for enhanced security headers and vulnerability disclosure practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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 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';…

  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

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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
85
Email security
40
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
70

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

KOSTAL Drives Technology operates as a B2B manufacturer and technology provider with a focus on advanced motor control and frequency converters. Their competitive advantage lies in patented sensorless control methods, modular product designs, and compliance with international standards such as Ökodesign and SIL3 functional safety. The company targets industrial customers requiring reliable, energy-efficient drive solutions and offers extensive support including training and consulting. Their global footprint with 46 locations in 21 countries underlines a mature and scalable business model. The website ecosystem integrates multiple Kostal group subsidiaries, indicating a broad partnership and product ecosystem. Growth indicators include product innovation, compliance with evolving standards, and digital engagement through webinars and personalized support.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, secure contact forms, and a consent management platform ensuring GDPR compliance. While explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not visibly set, the site avoids exposing sensitive data and uses reputable third-party scripts. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Incident response contact channels or security.txt files are not present, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the security maturity is good, supporting business continuity and data protection, but could be enhanced by publishing vulnerability disclosure policies and tightening HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden browser security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file or dedicated vulnerability disclosure page to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  4. Enhance incident response readiness by providing clear security contact channels (e.g., security@ email).
  5. Maintain transparency and trust by periodically reviewing privacy and cookie policies to align with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
Description
KOSTAL Drives Technology offers advanced frequency converters and motor control solutions with sensorless technology, targeting various industries including machinery, water/wastewater, renewable energy, logistics, and building technology. The company emphasizes energy efficiency, modularity, and innovative control methods such as the patented Pulsinjection method.
Key services
Frequency converters, Motor control technologies, Product support and training, Consulting and system integration
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics CMP, Leadinfo, JavaScript ES6+
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management platform for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure contact forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Leadinfo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Leadinfo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics 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 rich content and navigation.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. Strong GDPR and privacy compliance with Usercentrics CMP.
  4. Multiple contact methods including phone, email, and contact form.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
  6. Website uses modern technologies and CMS TYPO3.
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and consent management.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
  9. Multiple external links to related Kostal group domains.
  10. Certifications and compliance badges prominently displayed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, combined with modern front-end frameworks like Bootstrap and Swiper.js for responsive design and interactive elements. Google Tag Manager and Leadinfo are used for analytics and user tracking, integrated with Usercentrics for consent management. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in script loading and caching. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The technical stack supports a professional and scalable digital presence suitable for a global industrial technology company.
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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