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Security report for malighting.com

MA Lighting International GmbH · Technology · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

MA Lighting International GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in the manufacturing and worldwide distribution of advanced lighting control systems, including the renowned grandMA series. The company serves professional lighting industry users, distributors, and technical professionals globally, offering comprehensive product support, training, and software downloads. Their market position is that of an established leader in lighting technology with a strong global presence. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies and integrating Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for performance and user behavior insights. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, providing a professional and user-friendly experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses secure login forms with CSRF protection, and implements a granular cookie consent mechanism. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts, which are recommended for enhanced security posture. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professionally maintained, and compliant with GDPR requirements. The risk level is low, with recommendations focusing on improving security headers and transparency around security policies to further strengthen trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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. 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

  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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 15 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
85
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
78

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
4,701
Employees
0
Customers
4,701
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
17%

19 subdomains affected

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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

MA Lighting International operates as a master distributor and manufacturer in the lighting technology sector, focusing on high-end control systems for professional use. Their business model includes direct sales, distributor partnerships, and extensive customer support and training services. The company targets professional lighting designers, event production companies, and distributors worldwide. Their competitive advantage lies in product innovation, comprehensive training (MA University), and a strong anti-counterfeiting stance. The presence of official social media channels and a dedicated distributor area indicates a mature partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include recent distributor expansions and active news updates. Strategic observations highlight a focus on education and support as key differentiators in a competitive market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, secure login mechanisms, and cookie consent aligned with GDPR. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security is a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a public security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact trust among security-conscious users. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by adopting additional best practices and publishing clear security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security commitments and best practices.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Add a security.txt file at the root domain to standardize vulnerability disclosure processes.
  5. Regularly review and update cookie and privacy policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and user expectations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
MA Lighting International GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MA Lighting International GmbH
Description
As master distributor MA Lighting International is responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of the renowned MA control systems, digital dimming systems
Key services
Sales and marketing of MA control systems, Product downloads and software updates, Training and support including online manuals and MA University, Distributor area access and support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, CSS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login forms with CSRF tokens
  • Cookie consent mechanism with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive corporate and product information is provided.
  3. Strong presence of official social media and support resources.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with good compliance.
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. The use of compressed CSS and JavaScript assets suggests optimization efforts for performance. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Analytics provides valuable insights into user behavior, supporting data-driven improvements. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. Opportunities for modernization include enhancing security headers and possibly adopting newer frontend frameworks for richer interactivity if needed. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively with moderate to good performance.
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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