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Security report for pepperl-fuchs.com

Pepperl+Fuchs · Manufacturing · Finland

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in GDPR outside view.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Pepperl+Fuchs is a globally recognized leader in industrial sensor technology and explosion protection solutions, serving factory automation and hazardous area industries. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product information, strong branding, and a focus on industrial customers. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web frameworks such as Nuxt.js and Vue.js, with optimized performance and mobile responsiveness. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and incident response information are absent. The missing WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the professional website content and branding. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and verifying domain registration details to improve trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding 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 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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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
100
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
84

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
267
Employees
2
Customers
217
Third parties
48
Weak passwords
19%

Latest record dated 2025-07-20 · 16 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Pepperl+Fuchs operates in the manufacturing and technology sectors, focusing on industrial sensors, explosion protection, and enterprise mobility for hazardous environments. Their business model is B2B, targeting industrial customers and plant operators worldwide. The company maintains a strong market position as an innovator and pioneer, supported by ISO certifications and a broad product portfolio. Their digital ecosystem includes social media channels and a content-rich website that supports customer engagement and knowledge sharing. Growth indicators include new product launches and partnerships in digital twin and IIoT solutions. The company emphasizes compliance and quality, reinforcing its reputation in the industrial automation market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent management aligned with GDPR requirements. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security maturity. There is no publicly available incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could hinder rapid response to security events. The security culture appears professional but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized security communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish an incident response page or security contact email to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information to enhance business credibility and trust.
  5. Continue to monitor and update privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms to maintain GDPR adherence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pepperl+Fuchs
Description
Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer and innovator of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection and intrinsic safety for hazardous areas in process automation. They provide a wide range of products including industrial sensors, communication interfaces, enterprise mobility devices, and hazardous area solutions.
Key services
Industrial sensors, Explosion protection solutions, Enterprise mobility devices, Engineered solutions for hazardous areas
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Nuxt.js, Vue.js, JavaScript, CSS, WebP images, Google Tag Manager (utag.js), Tealium Consent Management
Frameworks
Nuxt.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Tealium, Google Analytics (implied by utag.js)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Tealium
Marketing tools
Tealium Consent Management
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 rich content and navigation
  2. Strong corporate branding and professional design
  3. Comprehensive product and solution offerings detailed
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms
  5. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
  6. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust score but website content is consistent with a legitimate enterprise
  7. Social media and external links are to reputable domains
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Nuxt.js) with server-side rendering capabilities, ensuring fast load times and SEO friendliness. The use of WebP images and preloading fonts optimizes performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Analytics and marketing tools such as Tealium and Google Tag Manager are integrated for data collection and user tracking, with consent mechanisms in place. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced further by adding security headers and formalizing security policies.
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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