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Security report for schottel.de

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 production of azimuth thrusters and complete propulsion systems for maritime vessels and offshore applications. Founded in 1921, the company holds a strong market position with a global footprint including numerous subsidiaries and partners worldwide. Their product portfolio includes innovative propulsion technologies such as the RudderPropeller, with over 17,000 units installed globally, serving a diverse clientele in the shipping and offshore sectors. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics and jQuery for interactive elements. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, SEO practices, and a professional design, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. The presence of a cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, though a dedicated privacy policy page was not detected in the provided content. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements some best practices such as DoNotTrack in analytics. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected, indicating a generally secure posture but with room for improvement in transparency and security documentation. Overall, SCHOTTEL GmbH presents a credible and professional online presence consistent with its business stature. Strategic recommendations include publishing comprehensive privacy and security policies, enhancing security headers, and improving accessibility compliance to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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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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

SCHOTTEL operates in the transportation and energy sectors, focusing on maritime propulsion systems. Its competitive advantage lies in its long history, technological innovation, and extensive global network of subsidiaries and partners. The business model combines manufacturing, product innovation, and comprehensive after-sales services, targeting shipbuilders, maritime operators, and offshore industries. The company demonstrates growth through continuous product development and strategic partnerships with ship designers and builders. The website reflects a mature digital presence supporting brand positioning and customer engagement.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate to good. HTTPS is enforced, and privacy-conscious analytics (Matomo) are used with DoNotTrack enabled. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate gaps in security best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The company should consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt to improve transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy clearly accessible from the website footer or header.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance trust and preparedness.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

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 produces azimuth thrusters and complete propulsion systems up to 30 MW for ships and offshore applications of all types and sizes.
Key services
Design and production of propulsion systems, After-sales services including maintenance, emergency support, and training, Marine services and automation systems
Content quality
good
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
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • DoNotTrack enabled in Matomo analytics
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

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 blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German with English alternate language.
  3. Strong global presence with multiple subsidiaries and offices worldwide.
  4. Uses TYPO3 CMS and Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious tracking.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with JSON configuration.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service links found in the provided content.
  7. Contact information is comprehensive with emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  10. Good SEO and mobile optimization observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system. It uses Matomo analytics for privacy-friendly user tracking and jQuery along with Slick Slider for interactive UI components. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though improvements in accessibility and security headers would 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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