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Security report for software4production.de

software4production GmbH · Manufacturing · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

software4production GmbH is a specialized provider of innovative factory software solutions focused on Industry 4.0 and automation for medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. Their offerings include advanced manufacturing execution systems (MES), production planning and scheduling (PPS), and modules for data acquisition and intralogistics, all built on a robust Java/Jakarta IT architecture. The company holds a strong market position, evidenced by multiple industry awards and a comprehensive portfolio of services including consulting, training, and support. Technically, the website is built using modern frameworks such as Nuxt.js and Vue.js, hosted on infrastructure associated with udag.de. While the site demonstrates good design and navigation, it lacks a valid SSL certificate and proper HTTPS implementation, which is a significant security concern. Performance metrics are not available, indicating potential areas for improvement in loading speed and optimization. From a security perspective, the absence of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols, along with missing advanced security features like OCSP stapling and session resumption, lowers the site's security posture. However, the presence of some security headers and a comprehensive privacy policy indicates a baseline commitment to security and compliance. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy in content and business representation but requires urgent security enhancements to protect user data and improve trust. Strategic recommendations include obtaining a valid SSL certificate, enabling modern TLS protocols, and implementing cookie consent mechanisms to enhance privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

7 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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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  • 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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
50
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
0
Average
32

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

software4production GmbH operates in the manufacturing software sector, targeting medium-sized industrial clients seeking digital transformation and automation solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in a modular, Java-based software suite that integrates MES, APS, BDE, MDE, and WMS functionalities, supported by consulting and training services. The company has a strong partnership ecosystem, including hosting and mail services via udag.de, and leverages third-party review platforms like ProvenExpert to build trust. Their consistent recognition through awards from 2018 to 2025 highlights sustained innovation and market leadership. The business model combines software sales, service contracts, and research collaborations, positioning them well for growth in Industry 4.0 adoption.

Security posture

The current security maturity of software4production GmbH's website is low due to the lack of a valid SSL certificate and absence of HTTPS, which exposes users to potential data interception risks. Although some security headers like HSTS and Referrer-Policy are present, they are not fully effective without proper TLS configuration. The site does not implement OCSP stapling or session resumption, which could improve both security and performance. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are found, indicating gaps in security governance. The privacy policy is comprehensive and GDPR-compliant, reflecting good data protection practices. Immediate remediation of SSL/TLS issues is critical to enhance the security posture and maintain user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire website.
  2. Enable and configure modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable insecure protocols.
  3. Implement a cookie policy with explicit user consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Add a publicly accessible vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact information.
  5. Enhance security headers and enable OCSP stapling and session resumption for improved security and performance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
software4production GmbH
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework stack, primarily Nuxt.js and Vue.js, indicating a contemporary front-end architecture. The backend is Java/Jakarta-based, supporting modular and scalable factory software solutions. Hosting and DNS records point to udag.de as the provider, with valid MX records for email. Despite modern technology usage, the site lacks a valid SSL certificate and does not support any TLS versions, which is a critical technical deficiency. Performance data is missing, suggesting a need for monitoring and optimization. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and SEO metadata, but accessibility features are basic and could be improved.
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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