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Security report for pengutronix.de

Pengutronix e.K. · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Security headers.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Pengutronix e.K. is a specialized German company providing embedded Linux consulting, kernel development, open source multimedia solutions, and training services primarily targeting industrial customers developing Linux-based devices. The company maintains a professional and content-rich website that clearly communicates its services and expertise, positioning itself as a niche player in the embedded Linux technology sector. The website is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and uses modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and PhotoSwipe to deliver a good user experience. From a technical perspective, the website employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration, modern JavaScript libraries, and responsive design. SEO practices are well implemented with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. However, some accessibility features could be improved. Security headers are not explicitly detected, and there is no visible security.txt or incident response contact information, which could be enhanced to improve security posture and transparency. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a minor gap. Contact information is clearly provided, including email, phone, and physical address, enhancing business credibility. No advertising or tracking services are detected, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. Overall, the website and domain appear legitimate and consistent with the company's business operations. The WHOIS data is minimal but does not raise concerns. The site is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable content. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, adding a cookie consent mechanism, publishing a security.txt file, and providing explicit incident response contacts to further strengthen security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

4 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';…

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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
95
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
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

Pengutronix operates in the embedded Linux technology sector, focusing on consulting, kernel development, and open source multimedia solutions. Its business model revolves around providing specialized services and training to industrial clients developing Linux-based embedded devices. The company leverages open source projects such as RAUC, barebox, and PTXdist to enhance its offerings and community presence. Market positioning is niche but strong within embedded Linux development, supported by active participation in conferences and workshops. The company maintains a professional online presence with a regularly updated blog and clear contact channels. Growth indicators include recent blog posts and training events. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries are identified from the website content. The company targets industrial developers and organizations requiring embedded Linux expertise.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is publicly available, which limits transparency and readiness perception. Privacy compliance is supported by a detailed privacy policy, but the lack of a cookie consent mechanism is a minor compliance gap under GDPR. No analytics or tracking scripts are detected, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by adopting additional security headers, publishing a security.txt file, and providing explicit incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply fully with GDPR cookie regulations.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  4. Provide explicit incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses) on the website.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Pengutronix e.K.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pengutronix e.K.
Description
Pengutronix offers Embedded Linux consulting, support, mainline kernel development, open source multimedia solutions, training, and integration/testing services primarily for industrial customers developing Linux-based devices.
Key services
Embedded Linux consulting, Mainline kernel development, Open source multimedia, Board support, integration & testing, Training (Labgrid)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, PhotoSwipe, jqCloud, Asciinema Player
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and focused on embedded Linux consulting and development.
  3. No privacy or cookie consent banner detected despite GDPR compliance in privacy policy.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  5. No visible use of analytics or tracking services, indicating privacy-conscious approach.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided with phone, email, and physical address.
  7. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
  8. Technical implementation uses modern libraries and frameworks with good SEO and mobile optimization.
  9. WHOIS data is minimal but domain and website content are consistent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap framework, ensuring responsive design and good cross-device compatibility. Additional libraries such as PhotoSwipe and jqCloud enhance user interaction and content visualization. The site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration, contributing to secure data transmission. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter card metadata. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. Accessibility is basic and could be improved with ARIA roles and better keyboard navigation support. No CMS is detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with room for modernization in accessibility and security headers.
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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