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Security report for schottel.com

SCHOTTEL GmbH · Transportation · Germany

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SCHOTTEL GmbH is a well-established German company specializing in the development and manufacturing of azimuth propulsion and maneuvering systems for maritime vessels and offshore applications. With a history dating back to 1921, SCHOTTEL holds a strong market position as a leading propulsion expert, offering products with power ratings up to 30 megawatts. Their global footprint is supported by multiple subsidiaries and sales agencies worldwide, reflecting a mature and expansive business model focused on manufacturing and after-sales services. The website content is rich, professionally designed, and targets maritime industry professionals and shipbuilders.

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. 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. 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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  • Exposed services
  • 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
65
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
75

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

The company operates primarily in the transportation and manufacturing sectors, with a focus on marine propulsion technology. SCHOTTEL's competitive advantage lies in its long-standing history, extensive product portfolio, and global presence. Revenue streams likely include product sales, retrofits, after-sales services, and training. The partnership ecosystem includes various regional sales agencies and subsidiaries, enhancing market reach. Growth indicators include recent press releases about new propulsion packages and hybrid drive solutions. The company maintains a strong brand with consistent messaging and trust signals such as certifications and detailed contact information.

Security posture

SCHOTTEL's website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced, presence of key security headers, and secure form implementations. The use of Matomo analytics indicates a privacy-conscious approach to user tracking. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Compliance with GDPR is evident through comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SCHOTTEL GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SCHOTTEL GmbH
Description
Founded in 1921, SCHOTTEL develops and manufactures azimuth propulsion and manoeuvring systems as well as complete propulsion systems with power ratings up to 30 megawatts for vessels and offshore applications of all sizes and types.
Key services
Azimuth propulsion systems, Manoeuvring systems, Complete propulsion systems, After-sales services, Retrofits, Training courses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Matomo Analytics, jQuery, Slick Slider
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with hidden fields and tokens
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive product and service information is provided.
  3. Global presence with detailed contact and location data.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy implementation with consent mechanism.
  5. No visible security or compliance red flags.
  6. Use of open-source CMS TYPO3 and Matomo analytics for privacy-friendly tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, and utilizes Matomo for analytics, emphasizing privacy. The front-end includes jQuery and Slick Slider for interactive elements. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical infrastructure appears modern and well-maintained, though hosting provider details are not explicit. The site includes structured navigation with multi-level menus and comprehensive content sections. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and further optimize performance metrics.
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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