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Security report for sma-america.com

SMA Solar Technology AG · Energy · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

SMA America operates as a leading provider of solar technology solutions, specializing in photovoltaic inverters, energy management systems, and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers. The company positions itself as a global innovator with a comprehensive product portfolio and strong market presence. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure built on TYPO3 CMS, integrating modern web technologies and consent management tools to ensure privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and privacy-focused configurations, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable anomaly but does not detract from the overall legitimacy indicated by the website content and branding. Overall, SMA America demonstrates a professional and trustworthy online presence aligned with its industry leadership.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • 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

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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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
79

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

SMA America targets a broad customer base including homeowners, businesses, and large-scale solar power plant operators. Its business model revolves around manufacturing and selling advanced solar inverters and energy solutions, supported by technical services and training programs. The company leverages a global network of partner sites and service platforms to enhance customer engagement and support. Market positioning is strong, with emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and comprehensive energy solutions. The website's content and linked domains reinforce SMA's role as a key player in the renewable energy sector.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates cookie consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. Incident response information and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and security culture. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security incident response page with contact information for reporting vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS registration details to ensure domain legitimacy and transparency.
  5. Enhance monitoring and auditing of third-party scripts and tracking tools to maintain privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SMA Solar Technology AG
Description
Global specialist for inverters, photovoltaic & solar technology from private solar systems to megawatt PV power plants. Offers solar and storage applications, energy management systems, and charging solutions for e-vehicles.
Key services
Solar inverters, Hybrid inverters, Battery inverters, System solutions and packages, Energy management, Technical support and service, Training via SMA Solar Academy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Tag Manager, Consentmanager.net, JavaScript ES6+, CSS3, HTML5
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with consent defaults to denied

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Consentmanager.net
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 navigation
  2. Uses TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend assets
  3. Strong branding and consistent corporate identity
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  5. No visible security headers detected in HTML source
  6. No exposed sensitive data or contact emails in HTML
  7. Multiple external trusted domains linked
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content
  9. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual for a commercial domain
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, utilizing modern CSS and JavaScript assets served via CDN. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Consentmanager.net for analytics and cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in asset loading and caching. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline third-party integrations for enhanced performance and security.
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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