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Security report for arthrex.com

Arthrex · Healthcare · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Arthrex is a globally recognized leader in the orthopedic medical device industry, specializing in minimally invasive surgical products, clinical research, and medical education. The company targets surgeons, healthcare professionals, and patients with a comprehensive portfolio of products and educational resources. Their market position is strong, supported by decades of experience and a wide range of services including scientific research and training programs. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with excellent mobile optimization and fast performance supported by a robust CDN infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, although the absence of WHOIS registration data slightly detracts from trust. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and user consent. Overall, Arthrex presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically mature online presence.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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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  • 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
35
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
72

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

Arthrex operates in the healthcare sector with a focus on orthopedic surgery products and education. Their business model combines product sales with extensive medical education and clinical research, creating a strong ecosystem around their offerings. The company leverages partnerships with specialized patient education sites and maintains a strong social media presence to engage both professionals and patients. Growth indicators include active scientific research and numerous upcoming training events. The company’s digital strategy emphasizes transparency, compliance, and user engagement, positioning them well against competitors. The lack of WHOIS data is a minor anomaly but does not undermine the overall credibility given the extensive external validation and content quality.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and a robust cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of an explicit incident response contact or vulnerability disclosure page is a gap that could be addressed to enhance transparency and readiness. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with user privacy controls. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from formalizing incident response and disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish clear incident response and security contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance WHOIS registration transparency to improve domain trustworthiness.
  5. Continue to monitor and improve privacy compliance as regulations evolve.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Arthrex
Description
Trusted by surgeons for more than 40 years, Arthrex is a global leader in minimally invasive orthopedic products and procedures, rigorous clinical research, and world-class medical education.
Key services
Orthopedic products, Minimally invasive surgical procedures, Clinical research, Medical education and training
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Bootstrap, Material Symbols, Dynatrace monitoring, Cloudfront CDN
Frameworks
Next.js, Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Dynatrace
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Dynatrace
Marketing tools
Marketo
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 multimedia
  2. Strong focus on orthopedic medical products and education
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy consent mechanisms implemented
  4. Multiple external trusted domains linked for patient resources and education
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content
  6. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a large enterprise
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, supported by Bootstrap for responsive design and Material Symbols for iconography. Hosting is via Amazon Cloudfront CDN ensuring fast global delivery. Performance is optimized with video content and lazy loading techniques. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA landmarks and improved keyboard navigation. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter cards. The technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience with minimal technical debt visible. Opportunities exist to further document and automate security and compliance monitoring.
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. 73/100Medium29 findingsView report
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