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Security report for olimex.com

OLIMEX LTD · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

OLIMEX LTD is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of open source hardware development boards, including products such as OLinuXino, Arduino-compatible boards, and other embedded system components. The company targets developers, engineers, and hobbyists interested in open source hardware and embedded systems. Their business model focuses on manufacturing and direct sales through their website, supported by community engagement via forums and documentation. The company has been operating since 1997, positioning itself as a niche player in the open source hardware market. Technically, the website is built on a custom content management system with usage of legacy JavaScript libraries like jQuery 1.11.3, and integrates modern analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel. The site is served over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, providing a secure browsing experience. Mobile optimization and SEO are good, though accessibility features are basic. The website content is well-structured and professionally presented, with clear navigation and active news updates. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses secure form submission methods. However, it lacks important security headers and does not publish privacy or cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises some concerns about domain registration transparency, although the website content and social media presence support legitimacy. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, limiting the site's security maturity. Overall, OLIMEX LTD's website is professional and trustworthy in terms of content and business credibility but requires improvements in privacy compliance, security best practices, and domain registration transparency to enhance its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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  • 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
90
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
67

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

OLIMEX LTD operates in the technology sector, focusing on open source hardware development boards and embedded systems. Their competitive advantage lies in offering open source designs and fostering a strong community through forums and documentation. Revenue streams primarily come from direct product sales via their e-commerce platform. The target customers are developers, engineers, educators, and hobbyists interested in embedded hardware. The company shows growth indicators through regular product updates and active social media engagement. Partnerships are evident with platforms like GitHub and social media channels, supporting community-driven development. Strategic observations suggest a focus on niche markets with potential for expansion into educational and retro computing segments.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. The use of an outdated jQuery version introduces potential vulnerabilities. Absence of published privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and other data protection regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are visible, which limits the organization's readiness to handle security incidents. Data protection practices appear minimal, with no explicit mention of data retention or user consent mechanisms. Overall, the security culture seems basic and would benefit from formalized policies and technical enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Update JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response plan and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve security maturity.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve user experience for all visitors, including those with disabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OLIMEX LTD
Description
OLIMEX Open Source Hardware Development Boards
Key services
Design and manufacture of open source hardware development boards, Sales of embedded system components and accessories, Community support via forums and wiki, Documentation and project sharing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.3, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
Custom CMS (Olimex Content Management)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF detected
  2. Content is focused on open source hardware development boards and related products
  3. No privacy or cookie policy found on the site
  4. Terms and conditions page is present and linked in footer
  5. Contact emails are provided in footer with company domain
  6. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly found
  7. Social media presence is strong with multiple platforms linked
  8. Uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificate
  9. Uses older jQuery version (1.11.3) which may have security risks
  10. Tracking via Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel present
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform with legacy JavaScript libraries, notably jQuery 1.11.3, which may pose security risks if not updated. Integration of Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel indicates modern marketing and analytics capabilities. The site is served over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. However, accessibility is basic and could be improved. The technical stack shows some technical debt due to outdated libraries and lack of advanced security headers. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the data. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business needs but requires modernization and security hardening to reduce risks and improve compliance.
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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