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Security report for sdfgroup.com

SDF Group · Manufacturing · Italy

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SDF Group is a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of tractors, diesel engines, and agricultural machinery, operating under multiple well-known brands. The company targets farmers and contractors seeking advanced farming technology and precision agriculture solutions. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a modern tech stack based on Nuxt.js and Vue.js, incorporating analytics and cookie consent mechanisms. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though some security best practices like security headers and explicit incident response policies could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data reduces domain registration trust but is offset by professional branding and comprehensive content. Overall, the site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and compliant with privacy regulations, supporting a strong business credibility profile.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

4 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-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
65
Security headers
45
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
69

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

SDF Group holds a strong market position as one of the largest tractor and agricultural machinery manufacturers worldwide. Their business model focuses on manufacturing, R&D, and smart farming services, targeting agricultural professionals globally. The company maintains a diverse brand portfolio and a network of partner and subsidiary domains. Growth indicators include recent financial results publication and expansion of offices. The website reflects a strategic emphasis on innovation and sustainability, with clear navigation to corporate, product, and career information.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration and integrates cookie consent for GDPR compliance. However, it lacks explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, which could be improved to enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The security posture is good but could be elevated by publishing security policies and adding security.txt files.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with contact information for security issues.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance contact information with direct company emails and phone numbers for customer and security inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance and minimize privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SDF Group
Description
SDF Group is a major global manufacturer and distributor of tractors, diesel engines, and agricultural machinery under brands such as SAME, DEUTZ-FAHR, Lamborghini Trattori, Hürlimann, Grégoire, and Vitibot. The company focuses on delivering reliable, quality, and high-performance farming technology products worldwide.
Key services
Manufacturing of tractors and diesel engines, Agricultural machinery production, Smart farming solutions, Research and development, After-sales services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Cookielaw.org cookie consent, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Nuxt.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
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 professional design.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
  4. Strong presence of official brand and partner links.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on homepage; contact via form only.
  8. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Nuxt.js) with server-side rendering, supporting good SEO and performance. It uses Google Tag Manager and analytics for tracking, and a cookie consent solution for privacy compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessible navigation. Performance is moderate, with opportunities to optimize loading times further. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence.
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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