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Security report for psyma.com

PSYMA GROUP AG · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Psyma Group AG is a well-established international market research institute with over 60 years of experience, operating in more than 40 countries. The company specializes in tailored B2B and B2C market research solutions, emphasizing personal service and expertise. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting businesses seeking comprehensive market insights across various industries. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tracking tools, offering good SEO and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though additional security headers could enhance protection. The absence of WHOIS registration data introduces some uncertainty about domain legitimacy, but the overall digital presence and contact transparency support trustworthiness.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
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. 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';…
  2. 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

  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
  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
95
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
73
Average
65

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention psyma.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
6
Employees
0
Customers
6
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain 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

Psyma holds a strong market position as a private German market research firm with international reach. Their business model focuses on full-service, customized research projects for diverse sectors including automotive, healthcare, finance, and digitalization. The company leverages a skilled team and emphasizes client engagement and flexibility. Their digital ecosystem includes active social media channels and a newsroom, supporting brand visibility and thought leadership. While WHOIS data is missing, the company's physical address and contact details are clearly presented, indicating operational legitimacy. The firm appears to maintain a moderate size with a medium-scale workforce and a broad service portfolio.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent via Borlabs Cookie, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Tracking and analytics are implemented responsibly with user consent. However, the lack of advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy information are not explicitly provided, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the site aligns well with GDPR compliance and standard security best practices for a corporate website.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Regularly update WordPress core and all plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance trust and preparedness.
  4. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information or use a reputable registrar to improve domain registration transparency.
  5. Conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify and remediate potential security gaps.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PSYMA GROUP AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PSYMA GROUP AG
Description
Psyma is an international market research institute with over 60 years of expertise, operating in more than 40 countries. They provide tailored market research solutions focusing on understanding people and their motives across cultural boundaries. They emphasize personal service, engagement, flexibility, and expertise over standard solutions.
Key services
Market research, B2C and B2B research, Custom research solutions, Consulting and analysis
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, jQuery UI, Borlabs Cookie plugin, SocialIntents chat, Newsletter2Go, LeadLab tracking
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with Borlabs Cookie
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LeadLab
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LeadLab
Marketing tools
Newsletter2Go, SocialIntents chat
Transparency
good

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 WAF or blocking detected.
  2. Content is professional and business-focused on market research services.
  3. Multiple language options available (DE, EN, ES, PT-BR).
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. Contact information is clear with phone, email, physical address, and contact forms.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which reduces trust in domain registration transparency.
  7. Website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and tracking tools.
  8. No explicit or adult content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress 6.8.1 with Yoast SEO and Borlabs Cookie plugins, indicating a modern CMS environment optimized for SEO and privacy compliance. JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and jQuery UI are used for UI enhancements. External integrations include SocialIntents chat and Newsletter2Go for marketing automation. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features, though some improvements in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation could be beneficial. Performance is moderate, with some external scripts that may impact load times. No hosting provider details were identified from the HTML content. Overall, the technical stack supports a professional and functional user experience suitable for a corporate market research firm.
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. 65/100Medium27 findingsView report
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