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Security report for direct-running.ch

Retail · Switzerland

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Direct-Running.ch is a specialized e-commerce retailer focused on running shoes, sports apparel, and related equipment primarily targeting German-speaking customers in Switzerland. The website offers a broad catalog of well-known brands such as Adidas, Saucony, Puma, and Mizuno, emphasizing fast shipping and secure payment options. The business model is retail-oriented with a clear focus on the running and fitness market segment. Technically, the site is built on a Magento-based platform (OpenMage variant) and integrates modern marketing and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Actito marketing automation. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to mitigate bot activity. However, it lacks explicit security headers and does not publicly disclose a security policy or incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is partially addressed through a consent mechanism, but no dedicated privacy or terms of service pages were detected in the provided content. WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and consistency with the business claims, indicating a trustworthy online presence. Overall, the site is professional and secure but would benefit from enhanced privacy disclosures and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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 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 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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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
35
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
73

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain 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

The company operates in the retail sector with a focus on running and fitness products. Its market positioning is that of a niche online retailer offering a wide range of branded running shoes and apparel. The business targets active runners and sports enthusiasts, leveraging fast delivery and competitive pricing as key advantages. The presence of a related domain (direct-running.de) suggests a broader regional footprint or sister site serving the German market. The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce, with revenue streams from product sales and possibly marketing partnerships. The use of advanced marketing tools indicates a mature digital marketing strategy. Growth potential exists through expanding product lines and enhancing customer engagement via personalized marketing. The lack of visible contact information and corporate details on the site may limit trust for some customers.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA is implemented to prevent automated abuse. The presence of a consent management platform aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Referrer-Policy reduces protection against certain web-based attacks. No security policy or incident response information is publicly available, which may hinder transparency and user trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The site would benefit from publishing a security policy, incident response contacts, and a vulnerability disclosure program to improve security posture and compliance. Overall, the security measures are adequate for an e-commerce site but could be enhanced to meet best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the main navigation or footer.
  2. Implement and publish a security policy including incident response contact information to improve transparency.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Referrer-Policy, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Running-Schuhe und Sportbekleidung bei Direct-Running. Große Auswahl an Adidas, Asics, Nike zum besten Preis. Schnelle Lieferung ✓ Sichere Zahlung
Key services
Online sales of running shoes, Sports apparel, Running equipment, Fast shipping, Secure payment
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Magento (OpenMage variant), Google Analytics, Google Ads, reCAPTCHA, Actito (marketing automation), CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
Magento frontend framework
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Consent management platform implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Google Ads conversion tracking
Marketing tools
Actito marketing automation
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform specializing in running shoes and sportswear.
  2. Content is primarily in German targeting Swiss customers.
  3. Good use of modern tracking and marketing technologies with consent management.
  4. Lacks explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages in the provided content.
  5. No direct contact information or security policy pages found in the analyzed HTML.
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking; site is fully accessible.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a Magento-based e-commerce platform (OpenMage), leveraging modern web technologies including CSS3 and JavaScript. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Ads for tracking and marketing, along with Actito for marketing automation. The site uses Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection and has a consent management platform for GDPR compliance. Performance is moderate with preloaded fonts and optimized assets. Mobile optimization is good, providing a responsive experience. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. However, some technical improvements are possible in security headers and accessibility compliance. Hosting provider details were not explicitly detected. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional e-commerce operation with room for modernization and enhanced security.
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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