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Security report for manitou-group.com

Manitou Group · Manufacturing · France

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Manitou Group is a globally recognized manufacturer specializing in handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving equipment. The company positions itself as a world reference in these sectors, emphasizing innovation, safety, and environmental protection. Their business model focuses on delivering value through innovative solutions and services to a diverse international clientele, including industrial customers, investors, and job seekers. The website reflects a mature and professional corporate presence with strong branding and clear communication of their mission and offerings. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern technologies such as jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, and Swiper.js for interactive content. SEO is well implemented with Yoast SEO plugin and structured data (JSON-LD). The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, providing a good user experience. However, some accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms, indicating a good baseline security posture. However, no explicit security headers were detected, and no public security or incident response policies are available, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. The absence of WHOIS data is a concern but is mitigated by the professional site content and stock exchange presence. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and well-maintained, with minor areas for improvement in security transparency and WHOIS data availability. The risk level is low, but verifying domain registration details is recommended for full assurance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
70
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
74

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention manitou-group.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
481
Employees
7
Customers
232
Third parties
242
Weak passwords
20%

Latest record dated 2026-05-13 · 20 subdomains affected

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  • –identity.manitou-group.com2026-05-13
  • –identity.manitou-group.com2025-09-13
  • –manitou-group.com2025-08-26
  • –identity.manitou-group.com2025-07-27
  • –identity.manitou-group.com2025-07-20

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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

Manitou Group holds a strong market position as a leading manufacturer in handling and earthmoving equipment. Their competitive advantage lies in innovation, global reach, and a diversified brand portfolio including Manitou and Gehl. The business model is B2B focused, targeting industrial sectors requiring heavy machinery and equipment. Revenue streams likely include equipment sales, after-sales services, and leasing. The company actively engages investors and media, indicating transparency and growth orientation. The presence of a dedicated careers portal suggests ongoing talent acquisition to support expansion. Partnerships with stock exchanges and global dealer networks reinforce their market presence and operational scale.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms to prevent spam and abuse. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against certain web attacks. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies were found, indicating potential gaps in transparency and readiness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is implied through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhanced header implementation and public security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish explicit security policies and incident response procedures on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure consistency and legitimacy.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards and user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party plugins and scripts for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Manitou Group
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Manitou Group
Description
More than just a vocation: handling, elevation and earthmoving are the raison d’être of Manitou Group. Its know-how and expertise allow it to meet every need, regardless of country, terrain or application. Manitou Group's commitment to providing innovative solutions and services creates value for its customers.
Key services
Handling equipment manufacturing, Aerial work platforms, Earthmoving machinery, Innovative solutions and services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Yoast SEO plugin, Google reCAPTCHA, Swiper.js slider, WordPress
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied via GTM key)
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

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 professional design.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a corporate domain.
  4. Strong presence of corporate and investor information.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts found publicly.
  7. Contact information is present but no direct emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  8. Social media presence is active and linked.
  9. Forms use Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive sliders. SEO is enhanced with Yoast SEO plugin and structured data in JSON-LD format. Google reCAPTCHA is integrated for form security. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile-optimized, providing a good user experience. However, no hosting provider information was detected, and some accessibility features are basic. The technical stack is current but could be improved with enhanced security headers and performance optimizations.
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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