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Security report for locawo.com

Locawo · E-commerce · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Locawo is a German-based e-commerce business specializing in low-carb food products such as pasta, pizza, and bread. Founded in 2021, it targets health-conscious consumers seeking low-carbohydrate alternatives with a focus on taste and fiber content. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image with good design and user experience, optimized for mobile users. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Slick Slider, and is built on the JTL Shop platform hosted by IONOS SE. Tracking and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel are integrated, indicating moderate user tracking. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and domain status protections, but lacks DNSSEC and visible security headers, which are recommended for enhancement. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, and no GDPR compliance indicators are found. Overall, the site is functional and credible but would benefit from improved privacy and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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. 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';…

  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. 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

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
55
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
65

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

Locawo operates in the niche e-commerce sector focused on low-carb food products, positioning itself as a unique provider offering 100% wheat taste with significantly reduced carbohydrates and high fiber content. The business model is direct online retail, targeting German-speaking health-conscious consumers. The domain age and registration details align with the business founding date, supporting legitimacy. The company uses affiliate marketing and standard digital advertising tools to drive sales. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, indicating a small independent operation. The lack of visible trust indicators such as certifications or customer testimonials suggests an opportunity to strengthen market trust. The company’s partnership ecosystem includes payment processors like PayPal and marketing platforms like Facebook and Google.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and domain status flags that prevent unauthorized domain modifications, which are positive security indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC reduces DNS security, and no security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options are detected, which could expose the site to certain web attacks. No security policy or incident response contact information is published, limiting transparency and readiness for security incidents. The use of third-party tracking scripts introduces potential privacy risks. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which is a best practice for responsible security management. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires enhancements to meet higher standards and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and configure essential HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements and implement a cookie consent mechanism.
  4. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Locawo
Description
Next level Low Carb Geschmackserlebnis. 100% Weizengeschmack bei 80% weniger Kohlenhydraten schafft sonst niemand. 60% Ballaststoffe bändigen Deinen Hunger.
Key services
Low Carb Pasta, Low Carb Pizza, Low Carb Bread, Online sales
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap, Slick Slider, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, PayPal Commerce Plugin, DZMR Resources Plugin, JTL Shop System
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
JTL Shop
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an e-commerce platform specializing in low-carb food products.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the main page or metadata.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet.
  4. Website uses modern JavaScript libraries and tracking technologies.
  5. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  6. Domain is registered with a reputable registrar and has protective domain status flags.
  7. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a security improvement opportunity.
  8. No visible security headers detected in the provided data.
  9. Website content is in German and targets German-speaking customers.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the JTL Shop platform, utilizing Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for client-side scripting. It integrates multiple plugins for payment (PayPal Commerce), shipping (DHL Wunschpaket), and marketing (Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager). The site loads multiple CSS and JavaScript resources asynchronously to optimize performance. The domain is hosted by IONOS SE, a reputable provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates technical debt in security configuration. The site would benefit from modernization efforts focusing on security hardening and privacy compliance.
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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