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Security report for formtokyo.com

&Form · Media · Japan

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Form Tokyo is a niche global design platform operated by the design studio &Form, focusing on visual communication design research, interviews, and educational content dissemination. The platform targets design professionals, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide, positioning itself as a thought leader in cross-cultural design insights. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and jQuery, integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking, and uses TypeSquare for font management. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile devices but lacks some accessibility features and security headers. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS usage and domain transfer protection, but DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security policies are published. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies or consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced security and privacy transparency.

Scanned

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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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 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

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
48

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

The business operates as a content and media platform specializing in design research and education, leveraging interviews and projects to engage a global audience of design professionals and students. Its competitive advantage lies in its unique focus on visual communication design across different cultures and its connection to the established design studio &Form. Revenue streams likely include media content, events, and educational collaborations. The company maintains active social media channels to extend reach and engagement. Growth indicators include recent content updates and project expansions. The partnership with &Form.jp strengthens its credibility and operational base.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protection enabled. However, the lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers such as Content Security Policy and HSTS reduce its defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, indicating limited transparency in security governance. The absence of privacy and cookie policies also suggests gaps in compliance with GDPR and related regulations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires improvements to meet best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish clear privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance and implement a cookie consent mechanism.
  4. Develop and disclose an incident response policy and security contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
&Form
Description
Form is a global design platform by design studio &Form, dedicated to communicating the true essence of 'design' in its rich and comprehensive scope, both locally and internationally. It conducts design research focused on visual communication across various countries, engaging with designers, creators, educators, and curators to explore design's role, philosophy, and education. The platform disseminates insights through media, books, exhibitions, and education to enrich future creativity and innovation.
Key services
Design research, Interviews with designers and creators, Media publication, Exhibitions and events, Educational content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Vue.js, Axios, Swiper.js, TypeSquare (font service)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage (implied by og:url and script sources)
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. Contact information limited to email and social media links in footer; no phone or physical address found.
  4. Website uses modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics tools.
  5. No security headers detected in provided data; DNSSEC not enabled.
  6. Content is professional, focused on design research and media.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
  8. Domain registration data is consistent and trustworthy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with Vue.js and jQuery, supported by Swiper.js for UI components and TypeSquare for font management. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are integrated for user tracking and marketing analytics. The site appears custom-built without a common CMS, indicating tailored development. Performance is moderate with responsive design for mobile devices. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. Hosting details are not explicit but the registrar is GMO Internet Group, a reputable Japanese provider. No critical technical debt or outdated technologies were identified, but security-related technical enhancements are recommended.
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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