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Security report for volkswagen.de

Volkswagen AG · Transportation · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Volkswagen AG operates a comprehensive digital platform for its automotive business in Germany, offering detailed information on models, electric mobility, leasing, financing, and after-sales services. The website reflects Volkswagen's strong market position as a leading automotive manufacturer with a focus on modern technologies and customer engagement. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including React and Adobe Helix, supported by robust CDN and cloud hosting solutions to ensure fast performance and mobile optimization. Security measures are well implemented with strict HTTP headers and HSTS, although the absence of modern TLS protocols is a notable gap. The site includes comprehensive legal and privacy documentation, supporting GDPR compliance and user consent mechanisms. Overall, the digital presence is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with Volkswagen's brand identity.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
18/ 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

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.

    • 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

    • 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

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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
97
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
18
Average
76

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
10,212
Employees
0
Customers
10,020
Third parties
192
Weak passwords
9%

53 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

Volkswagen's digital ecosystem targets private and commercial vehicle customers, emphasizing electric vehicles and innovative mobility solutions. The business model integrates vehicle sales, leasing, financing, and after-sales services, supported by a network of subsidiaries and partners. The website's navigation and content structure indicate a mature digital strategy with personalized features and extensive product information. Partnerships with specialized service providers enhance the user experience and operational capabilities. The presence of detailed disclaimers and legal notices reflects a strong compliance culture. The company maintains active engagement on major social media platforms, reinforcing brand visibility and customer interaction.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with the implementation of key HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS. The SSL certificate is valid and issued by a reputable authority (Amazon), but the lack of enabled TLS protocols (1.2 or higher) is a critical security concern that should be addressed promptly. No known vulnerabilities like Heartbleed or POODLE are present. The site employs mechanisms for user consent and privacy compliance, indicating adherence to GDPR requirements. Incident response contact information is available, supporting security incident management. However, the absence of DNSSEC and CAA records suggests areas for improvement in domain security. Overall, the security framework is robust but requires updates to encryption protocols and domain security configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable TLS 1.2 or higher to ensure secure encrypted communications.
  2. Enhance Content-Security-Policy to eliminate 'unsafe-inline' and 'unsafe-eval' directives where feasible.
  3. Implement DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain integrity.
  4. Add CAA records to restrict certificate issuance to authorized authorities.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Volkswagen AG
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern technology stack centered around React and Adobe Helix, with polyfills to ensure broad browser compatibility. It is hosted on a robust infrastructure leveraging Akamai CDN and Amazon SSL certificates, ensuring high availability and performance. The site is optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident in metadata and structured data. However, the absence of modern TLS protocols indicates technical debt in security infrastructure. The use of multiple feature apps and personalization services reflects a sophisticated digital maturity. Performance metrics indicate fast load times, supported by efficient resource management and caching strategies.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 78/100Low26 findingsView report
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