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Security report for skoda-auto.de

Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH operates the official German website for the Škoda automotive brand, providing comprehensive information about their vehicle models, financing options, after-sales services, and electric mobility solutions. The company is a large, well-established player in the transportation sector in Germany, with a strong market presence and a broad portfolio including electric vehicles. The website targets both individual consumers and business customers, offering tools such as vehicle configurators, dealer locators, and financing calculators. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including React, Bootstrap, and jQuery, hosted on a reliable infrastructure likely powered by Microsoft Azure. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with extensive use of structured data and meta tags. Performance is moderate, with good loading times and responsive design. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks a public vulnerability disclosure policy and explicit incident response contact details. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR adherence. Contact information is transparent and professional, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong trust indicators and professional digital maturity. Strategic improvements could focus on enhancing security transparency and incident response readiness to further strengthen the security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

2 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 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
90
Security headers
60
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
75

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
242
Employees
0
Customers
177
Third parties
65
Weak passwords
28%

11 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH holds a significant position in the German automotive market as the official Škoda brand representative. Their business model integrates vehicle sales, leasing, financing, and after-sales services, targeting both private and commercial customers. The company leverages digital tools to enhance customer engagement, including configurators and online brochures. Their partnership ecosystem includes the parent company Škoda Auto a.s. and various service providers. Growth indicators include a focus on electric mobility and expanding digital services. The website reflects a mature digital presence aligned with industry standards and customer expectations.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers in place, reducing common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure channel and incident response contacts represents a gap in security transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is evident, but further enhancements in security culture and communication could improve overall resilience. The current security score is strong but could benefit from formalized policies and public disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information, such as a dedicated security email address.
  3. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency regarding data retention and processing policies to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Consider obtaining and displaying recognized security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) to boost trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH
Description
Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH is the official website for Škoda in Germany, providing information about Škoda models, services, offers, and company details.
Key services
Vehicle sales, Vehicle financing and leasing, After-sales service and repairs, Škoda accessories and merchandise, Electric mobility solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, React, Popper.js, Google Tag Manager, Adobe Target
Frameworks
Bootstrap, React
Platforms
Azure CDN, Google Cloud Storage
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper endpoints

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe Target
Marketing tools
Adobe Target
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented in German language.
  3. Strong use of structured data for SEO and business information.
  4. Multiple social media channels linked and verified.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Security best practices are implemented with HTTPS and headers.
  7. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address.
  9. Cookie consent mechanism is present and GDPR compliance is indicated.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and robust technical infrastructure utilizing React and Bootstrap frameworks, supported by jQuery and Popper.js for UI components. Hosting appears to be on Microsoft Azure CDN, ensuring reliable content delivery. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including structured data and meta tags. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed. The custom CMS platform indicates a tailored solution for Škoda's needs. Technical risks are minimal, but continuous monitoring and modernization are recommended to maintain operational excellence.
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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