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Security report for obi.ch

OBI · Retail · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

OBI is a leading retail and e-commerce company specializing in home improvement, gardening, and construction products in Switzerland. The website serves as a comprehensive online shop and information portal for consumers interested in these sectors. The company maintains a strong market position with a consistent brand presence and localized content tailored for the Swiss market. Technically, the website employs modern frameworks such as Vue.js and integrates advanced analytics and monitoring tools like Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Instana, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and implements standard security headers, but lacks visible privacy and cookie policies, as well as explicit incident response contact information, which are areas for improvement. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized, but could enhance its privacy compliance and transparency to further strengthen user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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.

    • 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. 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
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
82
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: 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

OBI operates in the retail sector with a focus on home improvement and gardening products. The business model combines physical stores with a robust online presence, targeting general consumers and DIY enthusiasts. The company leverages a multi-channel approach, including localized websites for different countries. Its competitive advantage lies in its brand recognition, extensive product range, and integrated services such as store locators and customer accounts. The website's use of advanced analytics and marketing tools suggests a data-driven approach to customer engagement and sales optimization. No direct information about revenue streams or parent company was found in the provided data. The company appears to maintain a strong partnership ecosystem, as indicated by multiple localized domains for different countries.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present, reducing risks of common web attacks. The use of monitoring tools like Instana and Hotjar indicates active performance and user behavior monitoring. However, the absence of published privacy policies, cookie consent mechanisms, and incident response contacts represents compliance gaps, especially under GDPR and related regulations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be improved by addressing compliance and transparency aspects.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies accessible from the website footer or header.
  2. Implement a clear cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and data protection inquiries.
  4. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OBI
Description
OBI Baumarkt – deine Nummer 1 für Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten. Online und in deiner Nähe immer für dich da! Alles für Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten bei OBI.
Key services
Home improvement products, Garden supplies, Building materials, Online shopping, Store locator and services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and monitoring scripts (Instana, Hotjar)

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Bing Ads
Marketing tools
Kameleoon
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and localized for Switzerland
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content
  3. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with moderate tracking
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the main HTML content
  5. Strong brand presence with consistent logo and navigation
  6. No security incident or vulnerability disclosure information found
  7. No security or data protection officer contact information found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern tech stack centered around Vue.js, with a custom CMS inferred from component naming conventions. It integrates multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools, including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Instana, and Kameleoon, indicating a sophisticated approach to performance monitoring and user engagement. The site is optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates good SEO practices with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is enhanced by Baqend SpeedKit for faster loading. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details were not explicitly found. The technical infrastructure supports a fast, responsive, and user-friendly experience, though ongoing audits of third-party scripts are recommended to mitigate potential 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 77/100Low26 findingsView report
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