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Security report for materiact.com

MATERI’ACT · Transportation · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MATERI’ACT is a subsidiary of FORVIA focused on developing sustainable materials that tackle the plastic crisis by innovating with recycled plastics and biomass alternatives for automotive applications. The company positions itself as a forward-thinking innovator aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions significantly in vehicle interiors. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and rich in relevant content, targeting automotive industry stakeholders and sustainability advocates. Technically, the site uses WordPress with modern plugins and privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo), and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. Security posture is good with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. The lack of WHOIS data for the domain is a concern and should be investigated further to confirm domain legitimacy. Contact information is limited to a contact form, with no direct emails or phone numbers published. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional but would benefit from enhanced transparency in domain registration and contact details.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. 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

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
67
Security headers
85
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

MATERI’ACT operates in the transportation and manufacturing sectors, focusing on sustainable materials innovation. Its business model revolves around research and development of recycled and biomass-based compounds to replace virgin plastics in automotive interiors, aiming to reduce environmental impact. The company leverages partnerships with agricultural co-ops and manufacturers to source feedstock and develop new materials. Market positioning is as a sustainability leader within the automotive supply chain, supported by its parent company FORVIA. The website content and multilingual presence indicate a medium-sized enterprise with international reach. Growth indicators include recent funding announcements and product launches. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation, collaboration, and environmental responsibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a privacy-focused analytics solution (Matomo). Cookie consent is actively managed via tarteaucitron.js, indicating GDPR compliance efforts. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident and should be implemented to enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness communication. Overall, the site is secure but could improve by adopting additional security headers and publishing formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure transparency and trust.
  4. Add direct company contact emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MATERI’ACT
Description
We’re fighting for a world where materials no longer put people and planet at risk but instead spark innovative solutions.
Key services
Development of recycled and biomass-based compounds, Sustainable material innovation, Collaboration with agricultural co-ops and manufacturers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Matomo Analytics, Tarteaucitron.js (cookie consent), Swiper.js (carousel), CSS variables, JavaScript ES6+
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
good

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 WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. Strong focus on sustainability and automotive materials innovation.
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent implementation.
  5. WHOIS data missing or domain unregistered, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO for optimization, Matomo for analytics, and tarteaucitron.js for cookie consent management. The site uses CSS variables and responsive design techniques for excellent mobile optimization and accessibility. Performance appears fast with efficient use of media and scripts loaded asynchronously. The presence of structured data (JSON-LD) enhances SEO and content discoverability. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security and privacy documentation to align with best practices.
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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