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Security report for formthotics.com

Formthotics · Healthcare · New Zealand

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Formthotics is a healthcare-focused company specializing in custom thermoformable medical orthotic insoles, targeting healthcare professionals, clinicians, sports retailers, and patients. The company leverages over 40 years of foot science expertise to provide clinically proven orthotic solutions that enhance patient comfort and performance. Their business model includes product manufacturing, distribution, and professional training services. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with good content quality and user experience. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with integrations for Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot for analytics and cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though accessibility features are basic. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and bot protection via Google reCAPTCHA, but lack some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. The security posture is generally good with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but the absence of privacy policy and terms of service pages represents a compliance gap. The WHOIS data is missing, which raises concerns about domain registration transparency and legitimacy. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional but would benefit from improved compliance documentation and domain registration verification. Strategic recommendations include implementing comprehensive privacy and terms policies, enhancing security headers, providing incident response contacts, and verifying domain registration details to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

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

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 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. 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

  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 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

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 9 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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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
40
Email security
75
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
70

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

Formthotics holds a strong market position in the orthotic healthcare sector with a focus on custom-fitted medical and sports orthotic insoles. Their competitive advantage lies in their proprietary heat-moulding technology and plant-based materials, supported by peer-reviewed research and a comfort guarantee. Revenue streams likely include product sales and training services. The target customer segments are healthcare professionals, sports retailers, and end-users requiring orthotic support. The company operates primarily in New Zealand with a global network of distributors and clinicians. Growth indicators include a comprehensive training program and a well-maintained digital presence. Partnerships with healthcare providers and retailers are implied but not explicitly detailed on the site.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and bot protection via Google reCAPTCHA. Cookie consent is managed through Cookiebot, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published security policies or incident response contacts limit the security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Compliance with GDPR is uncertain due to missing privacy policy documentation. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the website content.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to enhance compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security posture.
  3. Provide clear incident response and security contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Verify and publish domain WHOIS registration details to improve legitimacy and trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Formthotics
Description
Formthotics offers custom-fitted medical orthotics specifically tailored for healthcare professionals and their patients. Our advanced heat-moulding process creates insoles that provide total contact support, delivering precision fit and unparalleled comfort. Integral to a comprehensive medical system, Formthotics enhances patient care with trusted orthotic solutions designed for superior results.
Key services
Medical orthotic insoles, Sports orthotic insoles, Training and educational materials for clinicians and retailers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google reCAPTCHA, Cookiebot, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which reduces trust in domain registration transparency.
  3. Website uses modern web technologies and includes cookie consent and bot protection.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found, which is a compliance gap.
  5. Contact information is limited to a contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  6. Content is focused on healthcare orthotic products and training, suitable for general audiences.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, which support server-side rendering and improved performance. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot indicates a mature approach to analytics and privacy management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and preloading strategies. However, the absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or headless architecture. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and accessibility. Technical risks include missing security headers and incomplete compliance documentation, which could impact user trust and regulatory adherence.
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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