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Security report for krannichsolaronlineshop.co.za

Krannich Solar · Energy · South Africa

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Krannich Solar South Africa operates as a local solar wholesaler and e-commerce platform, offering a wide range of solar energy products including modules, inverters, battery storage solutions, and accessories. The company is part of the established Krannich Solar group founded in 1995 in Germany, positioning itself as a reliable supplier for installers and commercial customers in the South African market. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear product categories and a focus on B2B sales. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies and a recognized e-commerce platform (ShopWired), with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks some advanced security headers and explicit incident response policies. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which slightly impacts trust but is common for commercial sites. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-structured, and serves its target audience effectively.

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

7 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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. 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

  3. 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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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
52
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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

The business leverages its international parentage to provide a comprehensive solar product portfolio tailored for the South African market. Its B2B e-commerce model targets solar installers and commercial clients, offering trade account registration and product bundles. The presence of multiple logistics addresses indicates a robust distribution network. Marketing efforts include social media engagement and newsletter campaigns via Mailchimp. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear contact details and policies, supporting customer trust and compliance. The lack of visible certifications or security policies suggests areas for future enhancement to strengthen market confidence.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent with opt-in, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate certain web-based attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of Google Tag Manager and third-party scripts introduces a moderate tracking footprint. Absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by implementing additional headers and formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance web security.
  2. Publish a security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Consider adding visible certifications or trust badges to reinforce business credibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Krannich Solar South Africa
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Krannich Solar
Description
Krannich Solar South Africa is a local solar wholesaler established in 1995 in Germany, providing solar modules, inverters, battery and storage solutions, cables, mounting systems, and accessories for installers of all sizes.
Key services
Solar Modules, Inverters, Battery & Storage Solutions, Cables & Connectors, Mounting Systems, Accessories, Tools
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Foundation CSS, Slick Carousel, jQuery, Fancybox, Froala Editor, Google Tag Manager, CryptoJS
Platforms
ShopWired ecommerce platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form token injection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp (newsletter)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for solar products in South Africa.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating privacy protection or registry data unavailability.
  3. Site uses modern web technologies and includes cookie consent and privacy policy.
  4. No security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  5. No signs of malicious or adult content.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical addresses.
  7. Site uses Google Tag Manager and Mailchimp for analytics and marketing.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ShopWired e-commerce platform, utilizing modern front-end libraries such as Foundation CSS, Slick Carousel, and jQuery. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and Mailchimp for marketing automation. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility features like skip links. Performance is moderate, with combined CDN usage for CSS and JS assets. The HTML is valid and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. However, the site lacks advanced security headers and detailed technical documentation. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but has room for security and performance enhancements.
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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