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Security report for sedus.co.uk

Sedus Stoll AG · Manufacturing · Germany

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

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Sedus Stoll AG operates as a leading European manufacturer specializing in modular office furniture and ergonomic chairs, emphasizing products made in Germany. The website presents a professional and well-structured digital presence built on TYPO3 CMS, utilizing modern frontend libraries such as Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, and Swiper to enhance user experience. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain www.sedus.com raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which should be further investigated to confirm ownership and authenticity. Security posture is moderate, with no evident security headers or explicit privacy and cookie policies, indicating room for improvement in compliance and protection measures. Overall, the website is accessible, content-rich, and targets business professionals and corporate clients seeking ergonomic office solutions.

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. 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

  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 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';…

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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
57
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
77

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

Sedus Stoll AG holds a strong market position as a manufacturer in the office furniture sector, targeting corporate and professional audiences. The business model focuses on manufacturing and direct sales of ergonomic seating and office furniture, with a clear emphasis on quality and German engineering. The website's technical infrastructure reflects a mature digital approach but lacks advanced analytics and comprehensive privacy compliance features. The absence of WHOIS data and contact information online suggests a need for enhanced transparency and trust-building measures. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident from the current data, and advertising or tracking practices appear minimal or absent.

Security posture

The current security posture of the website is moderate but incomplete. HTTPS usage is assumed but not explicitly confirmed in the provided data. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, or X-Content-Type-Options were detected, which are critical for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. The lack of visible privacy and cookie policies indicates potential compliance gaps with GDPR and other data protection regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is available, limiting the ability to assess readiness for security incidents. The website does not appear to use vulnerable libraries based on the detected technologies, but regular audits are recommended. Overall, the security maturity level is basic and should be enhanced to meet industry best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add and configure essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to strengthen web security.
  3. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information to improve transparency and trustworthiness.
  4. Provide clear and accessible contact information, including security and incident response contacts.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party libraries and update them to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sedus Stoll AG
Description
Sedus Stoll AG is one of the leading European manufacturers of office furniture. The product range includes seating options such as swivel and visitor chairs, as well as conference and office furniture - all "Made in Germany". Perfect for your office setup.
Key services
office furniture manufacturing, ergonomic seating solutions, conference furniture
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap CSS, Owl Carousel, Swiper, jQuery UI, Fancybox
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or domain may not be registered under the queried name.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found in the provided HTML content.
  4. No contact emails, phone numbers, or social media links explicitly found in the provided content.
  5. Website uses TYPO3 CMS and common frontend libraries for UI.
  6. Content is professional and focused on office furniture manufacturing.
  7. No security headers or explicit security policies detected in the HTML content.
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts explicitly identified in the provided content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, complemented by modern frontend libraries such as Bootstrap for responsive design, Owl Carousel and Swiper for interactive elements, and Fancybox for media display. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and user experience with clear navigation and professional design. However, performance is moderate, and accessibility features are basic, suggesting opportunities for enhancement. The lack of visible analytics or tracking scripts indicates minimal user tracking, which aligns with privacy-conscious practices but may limit marketing insights. Hosting provider and SSL configuration details are not available, which are important for a complete technical security assessment.
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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