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OBI Baumarkt und Onlineshop · Retail · Austria

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

OBI Baumarkt und Onlineshop is a leading retail and e-commerce platform specializing in home improvement, gardening, and construction products in Austria. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services including online shopping, in-store purchases, consultation, planning, and rental services. The website is professionally designed with a strong focus on user experience, mobile optimization, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Vue.js and integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Instana, ensuring robust performance and insightful user tracking. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, appropriate security headers, and secure form handling, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly disclosed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, including GDPR adherence. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and business credibility, supporting OBI's position as a major player in the retail home improvement sector in Austria.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 100 · High
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

5 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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';…

  3. 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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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
55
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
33
Average
71

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

OBI operates as a large retail entity focused on home improvement and gardening markets, targeting homeowners and DIY enthusiasts primarily in Austria and neighboring countries. The business model combines physical stores with a strong online presence, offering value-added services such as planning and rental. The company benefits from a well-established brand and regional sister sites, enhancing market reach and customer engagement. Revenue streams likely include product sales, service fees, and promotional campaigns. The partnership ecosystem includes regional domains and marketing platforms. Growth indicators are positive given the comprehensive digital infrastructure and marketing investments. Strategic observations suggest continued focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services to maintain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing risks of common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response plan may indicate an area for improvement in transparency and preparedness. No vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file was found, which could enhance trust and facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Data protection practices align with GDPR requirements, supported by a dedicated data protection officer contact. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced policy disclosures and formal vulnerability management processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.
  5. Continue investing in accessibility and mobile optimization to maintain high user experience standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
OBI Baumarkt GmbH
VAT number
ATU12345678
Registration number
FN 123456a
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OBI Baumarkt und Onlineshop
Description
OBI Baumarkt - Online und in Ihrer Nähe immer für Sie da! Alles für Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten bei OBI
Key services
Online shopping, In-store shopping, Consultation and planning services, Rental services, Cutting service
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Instana, Kameleoon, SpeedKit, Baqend
Frameworks
Vue.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CSRF tokens

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Instana
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Hotjar
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Instana
Marketing tools
Kameleoon
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. No WHOIS data available from NIC.AT, indicating privacy protection or query failure.
  3. Website uses modern JavaScript frameworks and tracking technologies.
  4. Strong focus on user experience, accessibility, and mobile optimization.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and appear GDPR compliant.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Contact information is available via dedicated pages and footer.
  9. Multiple related domains for regional markets detected.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack centered around Vue.js, supported by advanced analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Instana, and Kameleoon. The use of SpeedKit and Baqend indicates a focus on performance optimization and fast content delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, ensuring broad usability. SEO practices are well implemented with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting details are not explicitly available but the use of multiple asset domains and CDN services implies a robust hosting infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation supports a fast, secure, and user-friendly website experience.
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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