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Security report for rieter.com

Rieter · Manufacturing · Switzerland

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Rieter is a globally recognized leader in manufacturing systems and machinery for short-staple fiber spinning, headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including machinery, automation, digital solutions, and after-sales services tailored to spinning mills. With a history spanning over 230 years and a presence in multiple countries, Rieter maintains a strong market position supported by its subsidiaries and partner companies specializing in textile components. The website reflects a professional corporate presence with detailed investor relations, sustainability initiatives, and career opportunities. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and incorporates modern JavaScript libraries and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes comprehensive cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. However, no explicit security headers were detected, and no direct contact emails or phone numbers were found, with contact primarily via forms. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and a published vulnerability disclosure policy, but could be improved by adding security headers and explicit incident response contacts. The absence of WHOIS data is a minor concern but is mitigated by the company's transparent corporate disclosures and stock exchange listing. Overall, the website and business demonstrate a mature digital presence with good security and privacy practices, supporting Rieter's credibility as a leading manufacturer in the textile machinery sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 384-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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  • 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
90
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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

Total records
201
Employees
2
Customers
159
Third parties
40
Weak passwords
20%

Latest record dated 2025-12-07 · 30 subdomains affected

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  • –chwian8212.rieter.com2025-12-07
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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

Rieter operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on textile machinery and systems for spinning mills. Its business model revolves around providing end-to-end solutions from fiber preparation to yarn production, including automation and digital management systems. The company targets spinning mills and textile manufacturers globally, leveraging its long history and technological expertise to maintain competitive advantage. Revenue streams include machinery sales, components, after-sales services, and digital solutions. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with specialized subsidiaries and brands, enhancing its product portfolio and market reach. Strategic focus on sustainability and innovation is evident, positioning Rieter well for future growth in the textile industry.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism with opt-in for statistics and external content, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. A vulnerability disclosure policy is published, indicating a proactive security stance. However, the absence of common security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No direct incident response contacts or security policy documents were found, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional security best practices and transparency in incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response contacts to improve transparency and readiness.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file at the root domain to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities from outdated components.
  5. Enhance contact information availability by including verified company emails and phone numbers for customer and security inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Rieter
Description
Rieter delivers machinery, automation and digital solutions that help spinning mills increase productivity and stay competitive – from fiber to yarn. Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for 230 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 4 560, about 15% of whom are based in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under ticker symbol RIEN.
Key services
Machinery and systems for fiber to yarn production, Automation and digitization solutions, After sales services including parts and modernization, Customer training and field services, Investor relations and corporate governance information
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Tag Manager, Slick Carousel, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in for statistics and external content
  • Vulnerability disclosure policy published

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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. Corporate and investor information is detailed and transparent
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with GDPR compliance
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via forms
  5. No explicit security headers detected in provided data
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious
  7. Multiple subsidiary and partner domains linked in footer
  8. Use of TYPO3 CMS and modern JavaScript libraries
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript libraries including Slick Carousel for UI elements and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integration. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed. SEO practices are well implemented with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data enhancing search engine visibility. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and user-friendly web presence with opportunities for performance tuning.
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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