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Security report for sick.co.uk

SICK · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SICK is a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing of sensors and sensor solutions tailored for industrial automation applications. The company targets industrial businesses requiring advanced sensing technologies to optimize automation processes. Their market position is strong, supported by a professional and comprehensive online presence that highlights their expertise and product offerings. The website is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Technically, the website leverages modern frameworks such as Angular and integrates advanced analytics and tag management tools like Google Tag Manager and Tealium. The site demonstrates good performance and accessibility standards, with robust SEO practices. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and maintains a strong SSL configuration, indicating a solid security posture. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, which could be improved. The WHOIS data for the domain is not publicly accessible, which is unusual for a large enterprise but does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy given the professional branding and content. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with active consent mechanisms in place. Overall, the site presents a low risk profile with strong business credibility and technical maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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 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
    • 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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
70

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

SICK operates primarily in the technology and manufacturing sectors, focusing on industrial automation sensors. Their business model is B2B, serving industrial clients worldwide. The company holds ISO certifications, enhancing trust and compliance. The website content and structure suggest a large enterprise with a global footprint. Their marketing ecosystem includes advanced analytics and tag management, supporting data-driven decision-making. The absence of detailed WHOIS data is a minor transparency gap but does not undermine their market reputation. The company maintains active social media channels and provides multiple contact methods, supporting customer engagement and service.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The use of Content Security Policy and other headers reduces risks of common web attacks. However, the lack of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure programs indicates areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. No critical security issues were detected, and the overall security score is high, reflecting good practices aligned with industry standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security frameworks and controls.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security incident response team.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy practices.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SICK AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SICK
Description
SICK is one of the world’s leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial automation applications
Key services
sensor manufacturing, sensor solutions, industrial automation support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Angular, Google Tag Manager, Tealium, Material Design Components, WebX
Frameworks
Angular
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Tealium
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Tealium
Marketing tools
Tealium
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 focus on industrial sensor technology and automation solutions
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms
  4. No visible security or privacy policy documents explicitly detailing security frameworks or incident response
  5. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which reduces transparency but does not necessarily indicate fraud
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  7. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern Angular framework, utilizing Material Design components for UI consistency. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Tealium for analytics and marketing automation, indicating a sophisticated digital marketing strategy. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and security headers, ensuring secure data transmission. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and secure user experience with opportunities for further modernization and 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

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