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Security report for etsy.com

Etsy, Inc. · E-commerce · Finland

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Etsy, Inc. operates a leading global e-commerce platform specializing in handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts. The website targets consumers seeking personalized and artisanal products, positioning itself as a premier marketplace in this niche. The platform offers a broad range of services including gift cards, registries, and a diverse product catalog, supported by a strong brand presence and consistent user experience. Technically, Etsy employs modern web technologies including Apache servers, JavaScript frameworks, and advanced consent management tools, hosted on infrastructure associated with Hetzner Online. While the site demonstrates excellent content quality, accessibility, and SEO optimization, its security posture is weakened by an invalid SSL certificate and lack of enabled TLS protocols, which are critical for secure communications. Privacy compliance is robust, with comprehensive policies and consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, Etsy presents a professional and trustworthy online marketplace but should urgently address SSL/TLS issues to enhance security and user trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

2 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 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 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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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
50
Security headers
70
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
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

Etsy's market positioning as a specialized e-commerce platform for handmade and vintage goods provides a competitive advantage in a niche market. Its business model leverages a marketplace approach connecting buyers and sellers globally, with revenue streams likely derived from transaction fees, advertising, and premium services. The platform's extensive localization options and multi-regional presence indicate a mature global strategy. Partnerships with major service providers such as Google, Zendesk, and Atlassian support operational efficiency and customer engagement. The presence of bug bounty program integrations suggests a proactive security stance. Growth indicators include personalized shopping experiences and curated content modules. Strategic observations highlight Etsy's focus on sustainability and renewable energy commitments, enhancing brand reputation.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate but compromised by critical SSL/TLS configuration issues. The presence of key security headers such as HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection reflects adherence to best practices. However, the invalid SSL certificate and disabled TLS protocols expose users to potential risks including data interception and man-in-the-middle attacks. The absence of OCSP stapling and session resumption further limits security robustness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies with consent management. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not explicitly found, indicating potential gaps in transparency. The integration with bug bounty platforms like Bugcrowd is a positive security culture indicator. Overall, Etsy should prioritize fixing SSL/TLS issues and enhancing incident response visibility.

Recommendations

  1. Urgently renew and properly configure SSL certificates to enable HTTPS with TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols.
  2. Enable OCSP stapling and session resumption to improve SSL performance and security.
  3. Publish explicit security policies including incident response and vulnerability disclosure information.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing clear contact channels for security incidents (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  5. Continue leveraging bug bounty programs and integrate security awareness into business operations.
Technical notes

Notes

Etsy's infrastructure is built on Apache servers with a modern JavaScript-based frontend, likely React, supported by webpack bundling. The site uses Fastly CDN for content delivery and integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, consent management, and customer support. Performance data is not fully available but the site includes advanced performance monitoring scripts. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented. Hosting is identified as Hetzner Online, a reputable provider. Technical risks include the invalid SSL configuration and lack of TLS support, which could impact user trust and SEO rankings. Opportunities exist to modernize SSL/TLS setup and improve performance metrics visibility.
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. 86/100 +2Low19 findingsView report
  2. 84/100 −2Low21 findingsView report
  3. 86/100Low19 findingsView report
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