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Security report for factoredquality.com

Factored Quality · Manufacturing · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Factored Quality is a digital quality control management platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, USA. It serves over 100 consumer brands globally, providing a unified platform to manage quality control, factory audits, compliance testing, and supply chain operations. The company operates a large network of over 2,000 inspectors and auditors across 30+ countries, positioning itself as a key player in manufacturing quality assurance for consumer goods and e-commerce sectors. Factored Quality was acquired by Pietra in March 2025, indicating strategic growth and market consolidation. Technically, the website is built on Webflow CMS with integrations including jQuery, Swiper.js, GSAP, Globe.gl, Intercom, and Google Tag Manager. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, with modern design and clear navigation. Hosting and DNS are managed via Squarespace Domains and Cloudflare respectively, ensuring reliable uptime and security. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong domain status protections (clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited). Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented with opt-out options, and input validation is present on forms to ensure business email submissions. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly available, representing areas for improvement. Overall, Factored Quality presents a professional, trustworthy online presence with strong business credibility and technical maturity. The absence of critical security issues and the presence of privacy compliance measures support a positive risk profile. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing detailed security and incident response policies, and adding terms of service to enhance legal clarity and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
75

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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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

Factored Quality operates in the manufacturing and e-commerce sectors, focusing on quality control and compliance services. Its SaaS platform combined with managed services offers a competitive advantage through a global network of inspectors and integration capabilities with ERP and supply chain tools. The company targets consumer goods brands and e-commerce companies seeking to streamline QC operations and reduce risks in global manufacturing. The acquisition by Pietra suggests growth and market validation. The presence of over 100 customers and 2,000+ inspection partners indicates a solid market footprint. The company leverages partnerships with Y Combinator and maintains active LinkedIn presence, enhancing its ecosystem and credibility. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees for the platform and managed inspection services. The website content and testimonials reflect a customer-centric approach emphasizing ease of use, analytics, and risk mitigation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain status protections that prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions. Cookie consent is implemented with opt-out capabilities, aligning with GDPR requirements. Input validation on email fields restricts non-business emails, reducing spam and improving data quality. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the front-end code. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended enhancement to protect against DNS spoofing. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by formalizing policies and disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  3. Add a terms of service page to clarify legal terms and user responsibilities.
  4. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Factored Quality Co.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Factored Quality
Description
Digital quality control management platform helping 100+ consumer brands manage global manufacturing QC operations
Key services
Quality Control, Factory Audits, Pre-shipment Inspections, Compliance Testing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing QC
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, jQuery, Swiper.js, GSAP, Globe.gl, Intercom, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Web-based SaaS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent with opt-out mechanism
  • Input validation on email fields (business email pattern)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Intercom
Marketing tools
Intercom
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. Strong focus on quality control and compliance services for manufacturing and e-commerce.
  3. Multiple customer testimonials and case studies enhance credibility.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and integrations (Intercom, GTM).
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy indicate good privacy practices.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security issues detected.
  7. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  8. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via forms.
  9. Domain registration and DNS setup are standard and trustworthy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js for sliders, GSAP for animations, and Globe.gl for interactive globe visualization. It integrates Intercom for customer support and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tags. Hosting and DNS are managed via Squarespace Domains and Cloudflare, providing reliable infrastructure. The site is optimized for fast loading, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility with semantic HTML and ARIA attributes. UTM parameters are tracked and stored in session and local storage for marketing attribution. The use of cookie consent scripts and input validation indicates attention to privacy and data quality. Overall, the technical implementation is modern, robust, and well-maintained, supporting a positive user experience and operational stability.
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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