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Security report for pcbway.com

PCBWay · Manufacturing · China

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PCBWay is a China-based PCB prototype and fabrication manufacturer offering a comprehensive suite of services including PCB prototyping, assembly, flexible and rigid-flex PCBs, CNC machining, and 3D printing. The company targets electronics engineers, OEMs, and hardware developers globally, positioning itself as a competitive and reliable provider with fast turnaround times and direct manufacturer pricing. The website reflects a mature digital presence with interactive quoting forms, live chat support, and detailed product information. Technically, the site uses established JavaScript libraries and is served over HTTPS, ensuring secure communication. However, the absence of WHOIS data and some missing security headers slightly reduce the overall trust score. The site demonstrates good privacy compliance with visible privacy and cookie policies and offers multiple contact channels for customer support. Overall, PCBWay presents a professional and trustworthy online platform for PCB manufacturing services.

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

4 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
95
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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

PCBWay operates in the manufacturing sector, specifically in PCB prototyping and assembly services. Its business model is B2B, providing online quoting and ordering capabilities to a global customer base. The company leverages a broad service portfolio including advanced PCB technologies and rapid prototyping methods such as CNC machining and 3D printing. The website indicates a large-scale operation with thousands of customers and orders processed monthly. The presence of certifications like ROHS and UL adds credibility. PCBWay's ecosystem includes multiple language and currency options, enhancing its international reach. The company maintains active customer engagement through live chat and detailed help center resources. Despite missing WHOIS transparency, the operational indicators suggest a well-established business with a strong market position in PCB manufacturing.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, uses secure login mechanisms, and avoids exposing sensitive data in the HTML content. However, no explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected in the provided data, which are recommended for enhanced security. The JavaScript libraries used are somewhat dated (e.g., jQuery 1.11.3), which could pose vulnerabilities if not regularly updated. No visible vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting compliance with GDPR. Incident response and security policy pages are not evident, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from implementing additional HTTP security headers and updating libraries.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Regularly update JavaScript libraries and dependencies to the latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and customer trust.
  4. Enhance WHOIS data transparency or provide domain registration details on the website to improve legitimacy perception.
  5. Continue to maintain and improve privacy compliance measures, including clear cookie consent and data protection officer contact information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PCBWay
Description
PCBWay is a China-based manufacturer specializing in PCB prototype and fabrication services, offering a full range of PCB manufacturing, assembly, and rapid prototyping solutions.
Key services
PCB Prototype, PCB Assembly, Flex and Rigid-Flex PCBs, Advanced PCBs, CNC Machining, 3D Printing, SMD Stencils
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.3, Swiper.js, Layer.js (UI Layer), LiveChat Widget
Platforms
Custom-built web platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login and session management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LiveChat tracking
Marketing tools
LiveChat, Cookie consent scripts
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 rich content and interactive features.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is a concern for domain transparency.
  4. Multiple contact methods provided including email and phone with clear business context.
  5. Website uses HTTPS and modern JavaScript libraries.
  6. No explicit privacy or security policy pages found in the HTML snippet but likely exist on helpcenter pages.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Good user experience with multiple forms for quotes and orders.
  9. Live chat integration present for customer support.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom platform utilizing jQuery 1.11.3, Swiper.js for sliders, and Layer.js for UI components. It integrates LiveChat for customer support and uses asynchronous scripts for performance. The site is served over HTTPS, indicating good SSL configuration. The design is responsive and mobile-optimized with clear navigation and multiple interactive forms for quotes and orders. SEO is supported by meta keywords and descriptive titles. However, the use of older JavaScript libraries suggests some technical debt. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could be modernized for improved security and performance.
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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