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Security report for sicpa.com

SICPA HOLDING SA · Government · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SICPA HOLDING SA is a globally recognized leader specializing in security inks and authentication solutions primarily serving governments, central banks, and high-security printers. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates material and digital technologies to address challenges in currency protection, revenue mobilisation, brand protection, and identity verification. Their market position is strong, supported by a long history and ISO 27001 certification, reflecting a commitment to security and trust. Technically, the website is built on Drupal CMS with modern JavaScript libraries and includes robust privacy and cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement, CAPTCHA on forms, and cookie consent, though explicit security headers could be enhanced. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, good privacy compliance, and trustworthy business information consistent with WHOIS data.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

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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
Security headers
40
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
62

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

SICPA operates in essential sectors including government, finance, and technology, providing critical security solutions that protect sovereign monetary systems and brand integrity. Their business model focuses on B2G and B2B engagements, targeting governments, public authorities, and industrial clients worldwide. The company maintains a global footprint with 38 offices and a diverse workforce, emphasizing sustainability and integrity. Their partnership ecosystem includes social media and industry events, enhancing brand visibility and market reach. Growth indicators include active career pages and ongoing events, reflecting a dynamic and expanding organization.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of CAPTCHA to prevent spam on contact forms, and comprehensive cookie consent management via OneTrust. The presence of ISO 27001 certification suggests adherence to recognized security frameworks. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not clearly detected and could be improved. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy details are not publicly disclosed, representing an area for enhancement. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from increased transparency and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Enhance monitoring and validation of form inputs to prevent injection and other input-based attacks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SICPA HOLDING SA
Description
SICPA is a long-trusted partner to governments, central banks, high security printers and the industry: a market leader in security inks for banknotes and a state-of-the-art material and digital platform covering revenue mobilisation, healthcare security, brand protection and identity verification.
Key services
Currency protection, Revenue mobilisation and conformity, Product and brand protection, Identity verification
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal CMS, JavaScript, jQuery, intl-tel-input, Flowbite, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Zencaptcha
Frameworks
Drupal
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CAPTCHA on contact form
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • Use of security certifications

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong focus on security and privacy compliance
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. Contact form includes CAPTCHA for spam prevention
  7. Social media presence on multiple platforms
  8. Business information is clear and consistent with WHOIS data
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Drupal CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, intl-tel-input for international phone input, and Flowbite for UI components. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are used for tracking, alongside OneTrust for cookie consent management and Zencaptcha for CAPTCHA functionality. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times. The technical stack is modern and well-integrated, supporting a professional and secure user experience.
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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