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Security report for schweppes.com

Schweppes · Retail · N/a

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Schweppes.com serves as a global brand portal for the Schweppes beverage company, providing regional navigation to localized websites primarily for North America and Europe. The site content is minimal and focused on brand presence rather than direct consumer engagement. Technically, the site uses legacy JavaScript libraries such as Prototype.js and modern tracking tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. However, there is no evidence of a CMS or advanced frameworks. Security posture is weak due to lack of visible HTTPS confirmation, security headers, and absence of privacy or cookie policies. The WHOIS data is notably missing or indicates the domain is unregistered, which is inconsistent with the brand's global presence and raises legitimacy concerns. Overall, the site is functional but basic, with significant gaps in compliance and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
65
Security headers
35
Email security
40
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
58

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

Schweppes is an established global beverage brand with a presence in multiple countries, targeting mature audiences with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The website acts as a gateway to regional sites, indicating a decentralized digital strategy. The business model focuses on brand marketing and regional distribution. The lack of detailed business information, contact data, or certifications on the main site suggests reliance on localized sites for deeper engagement. The absence of WHOIS registration data for the main domain is unusual and may indicate domain parking or a proxy registration issue. Partnerships appear limited to regional brand sites. The site’s minimal content and basic design reflect a focus on brand awareness rather than direct e-commerce or customer service.

Security posture

The security posture of the website is weak due to the absence of visible HTTPS enforcement in the provided data, no security headers detected, and no privacy or cookie policies present. The use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager indicates user tracking but without clear privacy compliance. No contact or incident response information is available, limiting transparency and trust. The missing WHOIS registration data is a critical red flag that undermines domain legitimacy. There are no visible forms or input fields, reducing attack surface but also limiting user interaction. Overall, the site lacks modern security best practices and compliance indicators, exposing it to potential trust and regulatory risks.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and secure domain registration to ensure legitimacy and trust.
  2. Implement HTTPS with strong SSL/TLS configuration and enforce it site-wide.
  3. Add comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  4. Publish contact information including security incident response contacts.
  5. Enhance website design and mobile optimization to improve user experience and accessibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Schweppes
Description
Schweppes is a beverage brand with a global presence, offering products in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, and various European nations. The website serves as a regional gateway directing users to localized Schweppes sites.
Key services
regional website portals, brand information
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Prototype.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website acts as a regional portal redirecting to localized Schweppes sites.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the main page.
  3. No contact emails, phone numbers, or physical addresses present.
  4. No forms or user input fields detected.
  5. Uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking.
  6. No visible security headers or HTTPS status available from provided data.
  7. WHOIS data is missing or domain appears unregistered, which is unusual for a major brand.
  8. Content is alcohol-related, targeting mature audiences.
  9. Basic design and navigation with limited content on main page.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a mix of legacy JavaScript (Prototype.js) and modern analytics tools (Google Analytics and Tag Manager). The HTML structure is basic with inline styles and minimal meta tags. There is no evidence of a CMS or advanced frameworks. Performance is likely moderate given the limited content but could be improved with modern responsive design and accessibility features. The site lacks SEO optimization beyond basic title tags. Hosting provider and SSL configuration details are not available from the provided data. The site does not include forms or interactive elements, reducing complexity but also limiting engagement.
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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