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Security report for rovalcomponents.com

Specialized Bicycle Components · Transportation · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Specialized Bicycle Components operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform focused on bicycles, bike wheels, components, and cycling gear. The company targets a broad audience ranging from professional cyclists to casual riders and commuters. Their market position is strong, supported by a professional website that showcases a wide product range and emphasizes quality and innovation. The website is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and rich content, enhancing user experience. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, and integrates third-party marketing and analytics tools such as Klaviyo, Monetate, Affirm, and Klarna. The site employs HTTPS with strong security headers, indicating a good security posture. However, the absence of WHOIS data limits the ability to fully verify domain registration legitimacy. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance, though explicit contact details and security policies are limited. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and a solid security foundation, with room for improvement in transparency of domain registration and explicit security incident response information. The risk profile is low given the professional nature of the business and the absence of vulnerabilities or suspicious content.

Scanned

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

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 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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

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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
82
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
78

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

Specialized Bicycle Components is a leading player in the cycling industry, offering a diverse product portfolio including road, mountain, electric, gravel, and kids bikes, as well as cycling accessories and gear. Their business model combines direct e-commerce sales with retail presence, supported by a strong brand reputation and customer loyalty. The company partners with payment providers like Affirm and Klarna to offer flexible financing options, enhancing customer accessibility. Marketing efforts are supported by advanced analytics and personalization tools. The company targets a wide demographic, from elite athletes to casual riders, positioning itself as a comprehensive cycling solutions provider. Growth indicators include continuous product innovation and strong digital engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes major payment and marketing platforms, reinforcing operational efficiency.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including Content Security Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. Forms appear to be securely implemented with appropriate input types. However, the lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure program was found, which could be improved to enhance trust and facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security maturity is solid but could benefit from enhanced communication and formalized security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Provide explicit security and incident response policies accessible from the website.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency by updating WHOIS records and providing registrant information.
  5. Maintain and improve privacy compliance by clearly communicating data retention policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Specialized Bicycle Components
Description
Specialized is a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing bicycles, bike wheels, and components. They serve a wide range of riders from professionals to casual cyclists, offering products such as road, mountain, electric, gravel, and kids bikes, as well as cycling gear and accessories.
Key services
Manufacturing and selling bicycles, Selling bike components and accessories, Providing customer support and store locator services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, Webpack, Klaviyo, Monetate, Google Tag Manager, Affirm, Klarna
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input types

Analytics and tracking

Services
Klaviyo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Monetate
Tracking pixels
Klaviyo
Marketing tools
Affirm, Klarna
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 professional design.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain registration verification.
  4. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies indicating compliance.
  5. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided content.
  7. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. Content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, ensuring server-side rendering and good SEO performance. It uses a modular CSS approach and integrates multiple third-party services for marketing, analytics, and payment processing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and preloaded fonts and scripts to improve performance. While performance is moderate, there is potential for optimization in script loading and caching strategies. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA roles and landmarks. The technical infrastructure supports scalability and a rich user experience, aligning with enterprise-grade e-commerce standards.
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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