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Security report for wabco-auto.com

ZF Friedrichshafen AG · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ZF Friedrichshafen AG operates a comprehensive website focused on commercial vehicle solutions, targeting logistics and public transport sectors. The company is a leading global supplier of driveline and transmission systems, offering advanced technologies such as automated driving, electric mobility, and digital fleet solutions. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, with clear navigation, rich content, and multimedia integration. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript libraries, Piwik PRO analytics, and Kaltura video players, ensuring a robust digital infrastructure. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and a Content Security Policy, alongside a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating a secure and accessible platform. Overall, the site reflects a mature digital presence aligned with enterprise standards.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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

5 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
90
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
61

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

The website positions ZF as a key player in the commercial vehicle technology market, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Its business model revolves around B2B partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators, supported by a global network of local teams and partners. The presence of aftermarket portals and service partner programs indicates a broad ecosystem supporting product lifecycle and customer service. The content highlights innovation in electrification and driver assistance, signaling strategic focus areas. Social media and external links reinforce brand presence and customer engagement. The domain registration and WHOIS data corroborate the legitimacy and long-standing market presence of the company.

Security posture

The site exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enabled and a Content Security Policy to mitigate common web threats. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, representing areas for improvement. The absence of these policies does not indicate immediate risk but suggests potential gaps in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security implementation aligns with enterprise best practices but could be enhanced with formalized documentation and contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Include data protection officer contact information to enhance GDPR transparency.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Description
ZF makes commercial vehicles for logistics and public transport safer, greener and smarter, because only sustainable solutions can reconcile increasing demands with limited resources. The company provides technologies and services for commercial vehicles and fleets to make them more efficient, safe, connected, intelligent and automated. They offer solutions in Automated Driving, Electric Mobility, Shared Transportation and Fleet Operations’ Digitalization to enable Next Generation Mobility.
Key services
Driveline and transmission systems, Advanced driver assistance systems, Trailer electrification technology, Digital fleet solutions, Spare parts and workshop solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Piwik PRO analytics, Kaltura video player, OneTrust cookie consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to commercial vehicle solutions.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern analytics and video technologies.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  6. Social media links are official and consistent with brand.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including JavaScript frameworks, Piwik PRO for analytics, and Kaltura for video content delivery. The HTML is well-structured with appropriate meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph, JSON-LD). Performance appears moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and preloading of key assets. Mobile optimization is good, supported by responsive design and viewport settings. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and keyboard navigation hints are present. Hosting and analytics are managed via zf-friedrichshafen.piwik.pro, indicating a controlled and enterprise-grade environment. Opportunities exist to enhance technical documentation and security-related metadata.
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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