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HMS Networks · Technology · Sweden

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HMS Networks is a well-established technology company specializing in industrial communication solutions that enable industrial equipment to connect and share data with software systems. Their market position is strong, supported by a comprehensive product portfolio including industrial network connectivity, remote access, diagnostics, and visualization tools. The company targets industrial equipment manufacturers and system integrators globally, with a large organizational size and multiple subsidiaries under its brand umbrella. Technically, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with modern JavaScript frameworks, analytics tools like Matomo and Google Tag Manager, and a robust cookie consent mechanism ensuring GDPR compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no evident vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the professional web presence and detailed business information. Overall, HMS Networks presents a credible, professional, and secure online presence aligned with its industrial technology business model.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
42
Security headers
45
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
74

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

HMS Networks operates in the industrial technology sector with a B2B business model focused on enabling industrial equipment connectivity. Their competitive advantage lies in a broad product range and strong brand portfolio including Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, and others. The company serves diverse industrial sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, and automation. Revenue streams likely include product sales, software licenses, and professional services. The website reflects a global reach with multi-language support and detailed investor and career information, indicating a mature and growth-oriented organization. Partnerships and subsidiaries are clearly highlighted, supporting a strong ecosystem. The company’s digital presence is professional and content-rich, supporting marketing and customer engagement effectively.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates cookie consent tools to comply with privacy regulations. Security best practices such as no exposed sensitive data and use of reputable analytics platforms are observed. However, some security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not explicitly detected and should be implemented to enhance protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found in the analyzed content. Incident response and security policy information are not prominently available, which could be improved to demonstrate security maturity. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional header hardening and transparency around security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for vulnerabilities and privacy compliance.
  4. Clarify WHOIS registration details or use verified domain registration to improve domain trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance data protection officer contact visibility and vulnerability disclosure programs to align with best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HMS Networks AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HMS Networks
Description
HMS creates products that enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information with software and systems. In short: Hardware Meets Software™.
Key services
Industrial network connectivity products, Remote access solutions, Network diagnostics, Industrial data visualization and control
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Lato font, Tailwind CSS (inferred from class names), SimpleBar (custom scrollbar)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Strong focus on industrial communication technology solutions.
  3. Comprehensive navigation with multi-language support.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented.
  5. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and warrants caution.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern front-end technologies including JavaScript frameworks, Tailwind CSS styling, and custom scrollbar libraries. Analytics are implemented via Matomo and Google Tag Manager, with cookie consent managed by OneTrust. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with deferred script loading and optimized assets. No CMS or hosting provider details were detected. The technical implementation is robust and supports a professional user experience, though some SEO and security header improvements are recommended to reduce technical debt and enhance resilience.
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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