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Security report for filamentgroup.com

Filament Group, Inc. · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Filament Group, Inc. is a specialized UI design and front-end development studio with a strong focus on creating accessible, responsive, and resilient websites and web applications. Established in 2001, the company serves a diverse client base including major brands such as Boston Globe, LEGO, and vineyard vines. Their expertise lies in delivering intuitive user experiences and scalable design systems, positioning them as a reputable player in the technology services sector. Technically, the website demonstrates modern web standards with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, leveraging frameworks like Bootstrap for some projects. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, reflecting the company's core competencies. However, there is no evidence of advanced CMS or hosting details, and no analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating a privacy-conscious or minimalistic approach. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS (implied by URL), but lacks visible security headers and formal security policies such as privacy or cookie policies. No forms or sensitive data collection points are present, reducing immediate risk. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, as it conflicts with the company's stated long history, suggesting possible domain registration issues or recent changes. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and content-rich, but improvements in privacy compliance and domain registration transparency are recommended to enhance trust and security posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • 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
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
57

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
100%

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

Filament Group operates in the technology sector as a small but established UI design and development consultancy. Their market positioning is strong within niche areas of accessible and responsive design, supported by a portfolio of high-profile clients. The business model is service-based, focusing on bespoke projects and long-term client partnerships. Revenue streams likely derive from project fees and consulting engagements. The company targets businesses requiring expert UI and front-end solutions, including media, retail, and enterprise clients. Growth indicators include a diverse client list and ongoing partnerships. The ecosystem includes collaborations with design studios and technology providers. Strategic observations highlight the company's emphasis on accessibility and user experience as competitive advantages.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website benefits from HTTPS but lacks explicit security headers and formalized security policies, which are best practices for modern web security. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, and no forms collect user data, minimizing attack surface. Compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which may impact GDPR and other regulations. Incident response readiness is not evident, with no security contact information provided. The security culture appears minimal but not negligent. Enhancing security headers, publishing policies, and establishing incident response contacts would improve posture significantly.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure regulatory compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide explicit incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to reinforce domain legitimacy and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Filament Group, Inc.
Description
Filament Group is a UI design studio specializing in designing and building super-fast responsive websites and web applications that are simple to use and accessible to everyone. They focus on exceptional user experience, accessibility, and scalable UI design systems.
Key services
UI design, Responsive web development, Accessible web applications, Design systems, Front-end development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
Bootstrap (mentioned for Attivio project)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • No forms collecting sensitive data detected
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap
  3. No forms present that collect user data
  4. Contact information limited to email and Twitter
  5. No visible security headers or explicit security policies
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual for a long-established domain
  7. No advertising or tracking scripts detected
  8. Strong focus on accessibility and responsive design
  9. No signs of malware or phishing
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with some use of Bootstrap framework components. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and accessible, reflecting high technical quality and adherence to best practices. Performance appears fast with no heavy external dependencies or tracking scripts. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom or static site approach. Technical risks are low but include the lack of security headers and missing domain registration data. Opportunities exist to enhance security and privacy compliance, and to document technical infrastructure more transparently.
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. 57/100Medium34 findingsView report
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