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Security report for franchisesuppliernetwork.com

Franchise Supplier Network · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Franchise Supplier Network is a specialized platform dedicated to connecting franchisors with vetted franchise suppliers and technology advisors to enhance franchise brand value and unit-level economics. The company operates a curated supplier directory, provides supplier vetting services, and acts as a trusted technology advisor to franchise brands. The website reflects a niche market position focused on franchise technology innovation and supplier relationships. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, HubSpot, and Facebook Pixel. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enabled and reCAPTCHA on forms, though improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is addressed with a clear privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, indicating GDPR awareness. Overall, the website is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, with consistent WHOIS data supporting legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

6 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 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
72
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
66

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 targets franchisors and franchise industry suppliers, offering services that include supplier vetting, technology advisory, and a supplier directory. Its business model revolves around facilitating connections and education within the franchise ecosystem, likely generating revenue through supplier memberships and partnerships. The company was founded in 2019 and maintains a small but focused presence in the technology sector related to franchising. The website content and testimonials reinforce its credibility and market niche. Partnerships with technology providers and marketing platforms like HubSpot suggest a strategic approach to growth and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which is common for small businesses but could be enhanced to improve trust. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but should be strengthened to mitigate emerging threats and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to avoid vulnerabilities.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security testing to maintain compliance and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Franchise Supplier Network
Description
Franchise Supplier Network helps to educate and prescribe best-fit suppliers for franchise brands to prosper.
Key services
Supplier vetting, Technology advisory, Supplier directory, Educational resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick Slider, Fancybox, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Contact Form 7, reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics, ShareThis
Marketing tools
HubSpot, ShareThis
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional franchise supplier network platform.
  2. Content is business-focused and well-structured.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Has cookie consent and privacy policy indicating GDPR awareness.
  5. No visible security blocking or WAF challenges.
  6. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is well-maintained.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for interactivity, and Slick Slider and Fancybox for UI components. It integrates multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, HubSpot, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital marketing approach. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin with proper meta tags and structured data. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified but the registrar is GoDaddy.com, LLC. The site uses cookie consent scripts and GDPR-compliant privacy mechanisms. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to reduce attack surface.
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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