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Security report for miele.co.za

Miele (PTY) Ltd. · Retail · South Africa

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

Miele (PTY) Ltd. operates a premium home appliance retail website targeting the South African market. The site offers a comprehensive online shop, event information, and store locations, positioning itself as a trusted brand with a focus on quality and longevity of products. The website is professionally designed with good navigation and content relevance, supporting a positive user experience. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, and responsive design elements, though mobile optimization is basic. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, but lacks some advanced security headers. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a clear privacy policy and cookie consent banner. Overall, the domain appears legitimate despite the absence of WHOIS registration details, likely due to privacy protection.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

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 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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  • 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
77
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
Average
81
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Miele's market position as a premium appliance retailer is supported by its strong brand presence and comprehensive service offerings including online shopping and customer engagement through events. The business model focuses on direct retail and brand loyalty programs. The company leverages social media channels for marketing and customer interaction. The lack of explicit contact details on the homepage suggests a focus on digital engagement and possibly centralized customer service through the online shop platform. The use of Google Tag Manager and marketing cookies indicates active digital marketing strategies. The company operates in the retail sector with a large organizational size implied by the breadth of services and content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for security risks. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, indicating a potential gap in transparency. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by implementing additional HTTP security headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Enhance mobile optimization and accessibility features to improve user experience across devices and for users with disabilities.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider providing clear and accessible contact information on the website to improve customer support and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Miele (PTY) Ltd.
Description
Every one of our home appliances are built for a life expectancy of 20 years, during which time it will offer you the highest standard in performance.
Key services
Online shop for domestic appliances and accessories, Events and product demonstrations, Store locator and showroom information, Customer service and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery (implied by $ usage), Google Tag Manager, Flexslider, CSS3, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in for marketing and analytics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (implied via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. No WHOIS data available indicating privacy protection or registry limitations
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented with GDPR compliance
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage content
  5. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram is active
  6. Use of Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tracking
  7. No security headers detected in provided data, potential improvement area
  8. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Flexslider for interactive elements, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tracking. The HTML and CSS are valid and well-structured, supporting good SEO and accessibility basics. The site is moderately performant with room for improvement in mobile responsiveness. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected from the HTML content. The technical infrastructure supports a professional retail website but could benefit from modernization in accessibility and security header implementation.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 72/100Medium29 findingsView report
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