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Security report for metsagroup.com

Metsä Group · Manufacturing · Finland

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

Metsä Group is a large enterprise specializing in the production of renewable products derived from northern forests, focusing on sustainable manufacturing that replaces fossil raw materials. The company operates multiple business areas including wood supply, wood products, pulp, paperboard, and tissue products, positioning itself as a key player in the manufacturing and energy sectors in Finland. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear segmentation of business areas and a focus on sustainability. Technically, the site is built on the Episerver CMS platform and integrates modern analytics and marketing tools such as Microsoft Application Insights, Adobe DTM, Hotjar, and Zaius, all managed with a robust cookie consent mechanism ensuring GDPR compliance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, appropriate security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, which contrasts with the professional presentation and content quality of the site. Contact information is limited to a contact form without direct emails or phone numbers, and no explicit terms of service or security policy pages are present. Overall, Metsä Group's digital presence is mature and secure, but domain registration transparency and enhanced contact details could improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
86

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

Metsä Group holds a strong market position as a renewable forest product manufacturer with diversified subsidiaries covering various product lines. Their business model focuses on sustainable resource utilization and innovation, targeting businesses and stakeholders interested in eco-friendly materials. The company leverages a comprehensive partnership ecosystem internally through its subsidiaries, enhancing its market reach and operational efficiency. The website content and structure indicate a focus on transparency and stakeholder engagement, although direct contact details are minimal. Growth indicators include investment in digital marketing and analytics tools, reflecting a data-driven approach to customer engagement and market expansion. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to improve domain registration transparency and expand direct communication channels to strengthen business credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information. Privacy compliance is well-managed through a detailed privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the lack of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure channels indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The absence of direct security contact channels may hinder rapid incident reporting and response. Overall, the security posture is robust but could benefit from enhanced communication and formalized security documentation to support incident management and stakeholder trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish complete WHOIS registration data or verify domain registration to improve legitimacy and trust.
  2. Add explicit terms of service and security policy pages to enhance transparency and compliance.
  3. Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers for improved communication and support.
  4. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Establish clear incident response contact channels to improve security readiness and stakeholder confidence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Metsä Group
Description
Metsä Group produces renewable products from northern forests that replace the use of fossil raw materials.
Key services
Wood supply, Wood products manufacturing, Pulp production, Paperboard production, Tissue and greaseproof paper products
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Microsoft Application Insights, Adobe DTM, Hotjar, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Zaius Marketing Automation, Episerver CMS
Frameworks
Episerver
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Application Insights, Hotjar, Adobe DTM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Microsoft Application Insights
Marketing tools
Zaius
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and business segmentation.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms are implemented.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML; contact is via form.
  4. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  5. Use of multiple modern analytics and marketing tools with consent management.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  8. Website is accessible without WAF or blocking challenges.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern CMS platform (Episerver) and integrates multiple advanced analytics and marketing technologies, including Microsoft Application Insights, Adobe DTM, Hotjar, and Zaius. The site is mobile optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed. The technical infrastructure supports robust privacy compliance through OneTrust cookie consent management. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected, indicating good maintenance practices. Opportunities exist to enhance technical documentation and security transparency to further reduce operational risks.
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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