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Security report for michelin.ca

Michelin · Transportation · Canada

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

Michelin Canada operates a comprehensive website offering a wide range of tires and related products for automotive, motorcycle, and bicycle markets. The site reflects Michelin's position as a leading global tire manufacturer with a strong brand presence and extensive product catalog tailored to Canadian consumers and businesses. The website employs modern web technologies including the Astro framework and Svelte components, integrated with advanced consent management and analytics tools, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit privacy and terms of service pages are not clearly identified in the provided content. Overall, the site is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, with moderate user tracking balanced by consent mechanisms.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

2 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
82
Security headers
65
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
80

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

Michelin's business model focuses on manufacturing and retailing tires across multiple vehicle categories, supported by dealer locator services and promotional campaigns. The website targets both individual consumers and commercial clients, offering detailed navigation by tire type, vehicle type, and usage. Partnerships with lifestyle and guide services enhance brand ecosystem. The enterprise-scale operation is evident from the extensive content and technology stack. Growth indicators include active promotions and comprehensive product support. The absence of explicit contact details on the main site suggests a focus on dealer networks and indirect customer engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS, security headers, and GDPR-compliant consent management. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a published privacy policy and terms of service pages reduces transparency. No dedicated incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is available, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from clearer documentation and contact channels for security matters.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear and accessible privacy policy page linked in the footer or header.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal terms.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for customer support and security incidents.
  4. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed compliance standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Michelin
Description
Michelin offers a wide range of tires and products for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and more, with a focus on mobility solutions and tire innovations.
Key services
Automotive tires, Motorcycle tires, Bicycle tires, Dealer locator services, Promotions and rebates, Technical support and advice
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Svelte, Astro framework, Didomi Consent Management, Google Tag Manager, Kameleoon A/B testing, iAdvize chat
Frameworks
Astro, Svelte
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Kameleoon
Marketing tools
Didomi Consent Manager, iAdvize Chat
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 rich content and navigation
  2. No WHOIS data available for domain, possibly due to privacy or CIRA restrictions
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and consent management
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content
  6. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and active
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content
  9. Multiple external domains linked, mostly related to business or marketing partners
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with Astro and Svelte frameworks, enabling modular and performant front-end delivery. Integration with Didomi for consent management and Google Tag Manager for analytics shows advanced digital marketing capabilities. The site loads multiple external resources from trusted domains, including cloud storage and marketing platforms. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The CMS identified is ApostropheCMS, a robust content management system. Mobile optimization and SEO practices are strong, contributing to excellent user experience and search visibility.
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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