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Hexagon AB · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hexagon AB operates a comprehensive website for its MSC Software division, providing advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation solutions to manufacturing industries globally. The company positions itself as a global leader in measurement technologies and CAE software, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that enable engineers to optimize product designs virtually. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive content tailored to manufacturing professionals and engineers. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap 4, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and OneTrust for cookie consent, hosted likely on Azure Kubernetes Service. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and accessible, with SEO best practices implemented. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, security headers present, and no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries detected. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring a comprehensive privacy policy, cookie consent mechanisms, and GDPR compliance indicators. However, explicit security policy and incident response contact information are not found, representing an area for improvement. Business credibility is high, supported by clear company information, social media presence, and trust signals such as legal and compliance pages. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance, suitable for an enterprise-level technology company. Strategic recommendations include publishing dedicated security and incident response policies and enhancing transparency around vulnerability disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 100 · Medium
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

3 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
50
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
60

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

Hexagon AB is positioned as a global technology leader specializing in measurement and manufacturing intelligence solutions. The MSC Software division focuses on CAE simulation software, serving manufacturing engineers and industrial clients. The business model is B2B, providing software and services that complement or replace physical prototyping in product design. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem and global presence, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Growth indicators include active event participation, customer success stories, and a broad product portfolio across multiple industries including manufacturing, energy, and transportation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. Privacy and cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR standards. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy and incident response contact details suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of modern libraries and frameworks reduces risk of known vulnerabilities. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced communication of security practices and incident handling procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Maintain and regularly update cookie and privacy policies to reflect evolving regulations.
  5. Enhance trust by showcasing certifications or compliance badges related to security and privacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hexagon AB
Description
Hexagon's MSC Software CAE simulation solutions enable engineers to validate and optimise product designs using virtual prototypes. The company provides computer-aided engineering software and related services to manufacturing industries worldwide.
Key services
Computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation software, Design and engineering solutions, Service and support for CAE solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 4, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Vidyard, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Slick Carousel, Remodal, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity, Vidyard
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with comprehensive navigation and content.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented.
  3. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  4. Social media presence is active and linked.
  5. Business information is clear and consistent with Hexagon AB branding.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  7. Security best practices are observed including HTTPS and security headers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap 4, JavaScript libraries for analytics and UI components, and a Sitecore CMS backend. Hosting appears to be on Azure Kubernetes Service, indicating a scalable and robust infrastructure. Performance is optimized with minified CSS and JS assets, responsive images, and asynchronous script loading. Accessibility features and SEO best practices are implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. Technical risks are minimal, with no outdated or vulnerable libraries detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting newer frameworks or enhancing API integrations.
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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