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Security report for stewartsequip.com

Stewart's Equipment · Transportation · Canada

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

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Stewart's Equipment is a well-established agricultural and construction equipment dealership based in Erin, Ontario, Canada, with additional locations in Cookstown and Stayner. Founded in 1955, the company offers sales, rentals, service, and parts for new and pre-owned tractors, mowers, and related equipment. It represents leading brands such as Kubota and New Holland, serving a diverse clientele including farmers, landscapers, contractors, and homeowners. The website reflects a mature digital presence with detailed inventory listings, multiple contact points, and embedded maps for physical locations. Technically, the website leverages a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Elastic APM, and the Dealer Spike platform. It is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly with structured data markup enhancing search visibility. Performance is moderate with good user experience and navigation clarity. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses several security best practices, though explicit security headers and incident response contacts are not evident. The WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the professional site content and business history. Overall, Stewart's Equipment presents a credible and professional online presence with strong business and technical foundations. Recommendations include improving security header implementation, publishing incident response contacts, and verifying domain registration details to enhance trust and compliance.

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"

    • 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 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

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
69

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

Stewart's Equipment holds a strong market position as one of the largest independently owned dealerships in Eastern Canada, specializing in agricultural and construction equipment. Its competitive advantage lies in its multi-location presence, long-standing history since 1955, and partnerships with top brands like Kubota and New Holland. The business model focuses on direct sales, rentals, service, and parts supply, targeting farmers, landscapers, contractors, and homeowners in south-central Ontario. The company demonstrates growth potential through digital marketing, financing options, and active social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes Dealer Spike as the platform provider and New Holland Construction as a key brand partner. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining domain registration transparency and enhancing security posture to sustain customer trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and use of monitoring tools like Elastic APM. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by the presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness is limited due to lack of published security contact channels. The security culture appears professional but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized security documentation. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but should be strengthened to mitigate emerging threats and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish clear incident response and security contact information on the website to improve transparency and facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Verify and update domain WHOIS registration details to ensure consistency with business claims and improve trustworthiness.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security risks and maintain compliance with privacy regulations.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy incorporating continuous monitoring, employee training, and compliance audits to strengthen overall security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Stewart's Equipment
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stewart's Equipment
Description
Stewart's Equipment is an agricultural dealership with locations in Erin, Ontario. We sell and rent new and pre-owned Tractors, Mowers and more. The company serves farmers, landscapers, contractors, and homeowners in south-central Ontario. Founded in 1955, it is one of the largest independently owned dealerships in Eastern Canada, representing brands such as Kubota and New Holland.
Key services
Sales of new and used agricultural and construction equipment, Equipment rentals, Service and repair, Parts supply
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.1.1, Google Fonts (Lato, Poppins, Rubik), Font Awesome 4.7.0, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Elastic APM RUM, Dealer Spike platform, Tealium Tag Management
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Dealer Spike
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Elastic APM for monitoring

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Elastic APM
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
SalesWings, Tealium
Marketing tools
Dealer Spike platform marketing scripts, Elastic APM
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is rich with detailed product listings and company information.
  3. Multiple locations with embedded Google Maps.
  4. Strong use of structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and business info.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools indicates mature digital presence.
  6. No explicit security or incident response contact information found.
  7. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, which is a concern for domain legitimacy.
  8. Privacy and cookie policies are present and include consent mechanisms.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Dealer Spike CMS platform, utilizing a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap 3.1.1, and Google Fonts for frontend presentation. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Elastic APM, and Tealium for tag management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as ARIA attributes and skip links. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDNs for static assets. Technical debt appears low, though the Bootstrap version is somewhat dated. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack, improve security headers, and optimize loading times further. The infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with business goals.
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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