Skip to main content

Security report for pedro.org.au

PEDro · Healthcare · Australia

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PEDro is a reputable, non-profit global resource providing a comprehensive database of physiotherapy evidence including trials, reviews, and guidelines. It is supported by prominent Australian research institutions and professional bodies, positioning it as a trusted leader in evidence-based physiotherapy. The website offers advanced search capabilities, educational resources, and multilingual support, catering to health professionals and consumers alike. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, delivering a good user experience with mobile optimization and accessibility considerations. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and incident response policies could be enhanced. Overall, PEDro demonstrates strong business credibility and digital maturity, making it a valuable resource in the healthcare sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

  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 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 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

  4. 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

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching pedro.org.au

This scan found 20 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. The full timeline opens with your unlock code.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

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
70
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
74

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

PEDro's market position as a leading physiotherapy evidence database is reinforced by its institutional backing and endorsements from professional organizations. Its business model relies on grants, partnerships, and donations, reflecting a sustainable non-profit approach. The platform targets physiotherapists, researchers, and consumers seeking reliable evidence, supported by multilingual content and educational materials. Partnerships with Neuroscience Research Australia and the University of Sydney enhance its credibility and reach. The website's content quality and trust signals support user confidence and engagement, while the integration of analytics and marketing tools indicates a mature digital strategy.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent is managed via a compliant banner with granular controls, supporting GDPR adherence. Use of Google reCAPTCHA and analytics is evident, with no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries detected in the HTML. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not clearly present, representing an area for improvement. No published security policy or incident response information was found, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional hardening and formalized policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to minimize risk from vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information by providing direct company emails or phone numbers for support and security inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PEDro
Description
PEDro is a free database of over 65,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions, designed to support evidence-based physiotherapy practice.
Key services
Database of physiotherapy trials, reviews, and guidelines, Advanced, simple, and consumer search interfaces, Educational resources including courses, tutorials, and podcasts, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Analytics (MonsterInsights plugin), jQuery, Cookie Law Info plugin, Mailchimp for WordPress
Frameworks
GeneratePress theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA script
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established, reputable resource for physiotherapy evidence.
  2. Strong institutional backing and endorsements.
  3. Good implementation of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via web form.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 using the GeneratePress theme and several plugins including Yoast SEO, MonsterInsights for Google Analytics, Cookie Law Info, and Mailchimp integration. The tech stack supports SEO best practices, user tracking, and cookie consent management. Performance is moderate with responsive design and accessibility features implemented. The site uses jQuery and modern CSS with Google Fonts for styling. Hosting details are not explicit but likely affiliated with Neuroscience Research Australia. The technical implementation is solid with room for performance optimization and enhanced security configurations.
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

Reviews of this site

Share your experience with pedro.org.au. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review pedro.org.au.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.