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Security report for maerseaweed.com

Mær Seaweed · Other · Norway

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Mær Seaweed is a Norwegian company specializing in gourmet seaweed products positioned in the niche superfood market. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image with content focused on the natural and versatile qualities of their seaweed. The technical infrastructure includes modern tracking and consent management tools such as Google Tag Manager, CookieInformation, and Microsoft Azure services, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS implied, but lacks visible security headers and explicit incident response contacts, which could be improved. The absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and trustworthiness, impacting overall business credibility. Strategic recommendations include verifying domain registration, enhancing security headers, and providing clear contact and compliance information to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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
    • 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
68

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 company operates in the gourmet food sector with a focus on seaweed as a superfood, targeting health-conscious consumers primarily in Norway. The business model appears to be direct product sales with an emphasis on quality and natural ingredients. Partnerships with seafood and recruitment platforms suggest a broader ecosystem engagement. The website's use of advanced cookie consent and analytics tools reflects an understanding of privacy compliance and user tracking needs. However, the lack of visible contact details and WHOIS data may hinder customer trust and regulatory compliance. Growth potential exists in expanding market reach and improving transparency.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and modern cookie consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. However, no security headers such as Content Security Policy or HSTS were detected, which are important for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. The site uses multiple third-party scripts and cookies, increasing the attack surface. There is no public incident response or security policy information, which limits transparency and readiness perception. The absence of WHOIS data is a significant red flag for domain legitimacy. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires enhancements in headers, transparency, and domain registration verification.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and publish accurate WHOIS domain registration information to improve trust.
  2. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish clear contact information and security/incident response policies on the website.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and cookies to minimize privacy and security risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility and SEO features to improve user experience and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mær Seaweed
Description
Vår tare holder gourmet-standard og er på alle måter supermat. Den er utrolig allsidig og proppfull av naturlig smak.
Key services
Seaweed production, Seaweed sales
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, CookieInformation cookie consent, Microsoft Azure cookies, Cloudflare cookies, Optimizely, Google Analytics, Vimeo embeds
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS implied by og:url https

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Optimizely
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Optimizely, Sleeknote
Marketing tools
Optimizely, Sleeknote
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is fully accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or domain is unregistered, which is a significant trust concern.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent banner present with detailed cookie information and privacy links.
  4. No explicit contact information or terms of service pages found.
  5. Multiple third-party cookies and tracking services used, including Microsoft Azure, Google Analytics, Optimizely.
  6. Website is in Norwegian language targeting Norwegian market.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; HTTPS usage implied but not confirmed.
  9. No visible security or incident response contact information.
  10. Website uses modern tracking and consent management tools.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Azure hosting inferred from cookies, and advanced cookie consent management via CookieInformation. Embedded third-party services include Vimeo for video content and Optimizely for user behavior tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in loading speed and SEO optimization. No CMS was explicitly detected. The technical implementation supports business needs but could benefit from enhanced security and performance tuning.
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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