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Security report for sgs.com

SGS · Other · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

69/100

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

SGS is a globally recognized enterprise specializing in testing, inspection, and certification services across multiple industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and government sectors. Established in 1878 and headquartered in Switzerland, SGS holds a leading market position with a comprehensive portfolio of services that ensure quality, safety, and compliance for its clients worldwide. The website reflects this stature with professional branding, clear messaging, and a focus on business clients seeking trusted verification and certification solutions. Technically, the site employs modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, combined with Tailwind CSS for styling, ensuring a fast, responsive, and accessible user experience. The presence of advanced analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and LinkedIn Insight Tag indicates a mature digital marketing strategy with moderate user tracking balanced by privacy compliance mechanisms including cookie consent and GDPR-aligned policies. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS with strong security headers and no visible vulnerabilities, reflecting a robust security posture appropriate for an enterprise of its scale. However, the absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration trust analysis, though the overall professionalism and trust signals mitigate concerns. Strategic recommendations include enhancing incident response visibility, establishing a formal vulnerability disclosure program, and maintaining rigorous security audits to sustain trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
0
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
69

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

SGS operates as an essential entity within the testing and certification industry, targeting businesses requiring quality assurance and regulatory compliance services globally. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001), global footprint, and longstanding market presence. Revenue streams are primarily service-based, including testing, inspection, and certification contracts with industrial, governmental, and commercial clients. The company’s partnership ecosystem is implied through external domains used for analytics and marketing but no explicit partner or subsidiary domains were identified in the website content. Growth indicators include the adoption of modern web technologies and comprehensive digital marketing practices. The business model focuses on trust, reliability, and compliance, critical in regulated industries.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure handling of forms and inputs. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, indicating compliance readiness. Incident response contacts are provided, though more explicit vulnerability disclosure mechanisms could enhance security culture and readiness. Overall, the security posture supports the enterprise’s reputation and operational integrity, minimizing risks related to data breaches or compliance violations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a publicly accessible vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  2. Enhance visibility and detail of incident response procedures and contacts on the website to improve trust and readiness.
  3. Maintain regular security audits and update security headers and SSL configurations to adapt to evolving threats.
  4. Continue to monitor and optimize privacy compliance, especially regarding data retention and user consent transparency.
  5. Invest in ongoing digital modernization to sustain performance, accessibility, and user experience excellence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SGS SA
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SGS
Description
We are the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.
Key services
Testing, Inspection, Certification, Verification
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Web Vitals
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input fields

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, Google Ads
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. Strong presence of security best practices and privacy compliance.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
  4. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is business-focused.
  5. Uses modern web technologies and tracking tools with consent mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Next.js frameworks, supported by Tailwind CSS for styling. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager and LinkedIn Insight Tag, indicating sophisticated data collection and user engagement strategies. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast, supported by efficient resource loading and preloading fonts and stylesheets. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless architecture. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. The technical implementation reflects a mature digital infrastructure suitable for a global enterprise, with opportunities to further enhance security and compliance transparency.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 71/100Medium4 findings · partial scanView report
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