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Security report for miag.com

METRO AG · Retail · Germany

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

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

MIAG operates as a specialized service provider within the METRO AG group, focusing on comprehensive invoicing, payment guarantee, early payment, and resolution services for METRO's suppliers. The website presents a professional and well-structured digital presence, leveraging modern web technologies such as Sitecore CMS, Google Analytics, and Siteimprove for analytics and performance monitoring. The site is well-optimized for SEO, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness, providing a seamless user experience for its B2B audience. Security practices include HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security headers are not detected in the provided data. The absence of WHOIS registration data for the domain www.miag.com is a notable anomaly that reduces domain trustworthiness, despite the strong branding and content alignment with METRO AG. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and a strong business credibility within the retail and finance sectors.

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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
84

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

MIAG serves as a critical financial and invoicing service hub for METRO AG and its extensive network of subsidiaries and partner companies across Europe. Its business model centers on streamlining supplier interactions, enhancing payment reliability, and offering financial guarantees that improve supplier creditworthiness. The company targets suppliers and business partners, providing tools and services that optimize cash flow and risk management. The website's content and structure reflect a clear focus on B2B services, with detailed descriptions of key offerings such as invoice chain integration and payment guarantees. The partnership ecosystem is robust, with multiple METRO subsidiaries linked directly from the site, indicating a well-integrated corporate structure. Growth indicators include the adoption of digital tools and centralized platforms for supplier engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS usage and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. The use of request verification tokens in cookies suggests attention to secure server-client communication. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options could be improved to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The absence of explicit incident response contact information or vulnerability disclosure policies indicates potential gaps in security transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and clearer incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS registration data to enhance domain trust and legitimacy.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure they do not introduce vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information availability, including direct company emails and phone numbers, to improve business credibility and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
METRO AG
Description
Tailor-made services along the entire billing chain: MIAG ensures reliable invoicing. For dependable payment processes and efficient supply chain finance solutions.
Key services
Invoice Chain Integration, Resolutions Services, Payment Services, MIAG Payment Guarantee, Early Payment
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (GA4), Siteimprove Analytics, PhotoSwipe Lightbox, Bootstrap 4.5, jQuery
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of request verification tokens in cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Siteimprove Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Siteimprove Analytics
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 challenge
  2. Content is professional and business-oriented
  3. Strong branding alignment with METRO AG
  4. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policy with consent mechanism
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and reduces domain trust
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Sitecore CMS with SXA modules, Bootstrap 4.5 for responsive design, and JavaScript libraries including jQuery and PhotoSwipe for interactive image galleries. Analytics are implemented via Google Analytics (GA4) and Siteimprove, indicating a focus on performance and user behavior monitoring. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, with structured navigation and clear content hierarchy. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of scripts and preconnect hints to optimize resource fetching. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence, though hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and incident response mechanisms to reduce technical 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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