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Security report for qad.com

QAD Inc. · Manufacturing · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

QAD Inc. is a well-established enterprise software provider specializing in cloud-based ERP and supply chain solutions tailored for global manufacturing companies. The company has a strong market position with a comprehensive portfolio that includes adaptive ERP, quality management, supply chain planning, and digital commerce solutions. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive content targeting manufacturing industry stakeholders worldwide. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Liferay CMS, integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, and employs security best practices including HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent management. Security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, although explicit incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not found. Overall, the domain registration details align with the company’s identity, supporting high legitimacy and trust. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency on incident response and vulnerability disclosure to further strengthen security culture and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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

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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
85
Email security
82
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
85

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

QAD operates as a B2B software and services provider focused on manufacturing sectors including automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, and life sciences. Their business model centers on delivering cloud-based ERP and supply chain solutions that enable adaptive enterprises. The company demonstrates a robust partnership ecosystem with dedicated portals for partners and suppliers. The website content and structured data indicate a large enterprise with a global footprint and a history dating back to 1979. Their marketing and analytics infrastructure is comprehensive, supporting targeted outreach and customer engagement. The presence of certifications like ISO 27001 and a dedicated Trust Center enhances their competitive advantage and market credibility.

Security posture

The website employs strong security measures including HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration, security headers, and reCAPTCHA on forms to prevent abuse. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. No sensitive data or credentials are exposed in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit incident response contact information and a vulnerability disclosure policy represents a gap in security transparency. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance mechanisms. Overall, the security maturity is high, but improvements in incident response communication are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit incident response and security contact information on the Trust Center or a dedicated security page.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance data retention policy transparency related to analytics and user data.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Continue to maintain and update security certifications and compliance documentation.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
QAD Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
QAD Inc.
Description
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of flexible, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain software and services for global manufacturing companies. QAD Adaptive ERP for manufacturing supports operational requirements in the areas of financials, customer management, supply chain, manufacturing, service and support, analytics, business process management and integration. QAD's portfolio includes related solutions for quality management system (QMS) software, supply chain management software, transportation management software and B2B interoperability. Since 1979, QAD solutions have enabled customers in the automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences industries to better align operations with their strategic goals.
Key services
Adaptive ERP, Quality Management System (QMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, B2B Interoperability, Professional Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Liferay, Wistia video player, Google reCAPTCHA, OneTrust cookie consent, Drift chat, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, Marketo forms, 6sense
Frameworks
Liferay
Platforms
Cloud-based ERP
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, 6sense
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, 6sense
Marketing tools
Marketo, Drift
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive and professional website with clear navigation
  2. Strong focus on manufacturing ERP and supply chain solutions
  3. Multiple forms with reCAPTCHA for spam protection
  4. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies implemented with OneTrust
  6. No signs of WAF blocking or security challenges
  7. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Liferay)
  8. Presence of video content and customer testimonials
  9. Contact information clearly available including phone, email, and address
  10. Security best practices observed but no explicit incident response contacts
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Liferay CMS platform, utilizing a modern tech stack including jQuery, Wistia for video, Google reCAPTCHA, OneTrust for cookie management, and multiple analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and 6sense. The site demonstrates good performance and mobile optimization with responsive design and accessibility features. The use of structured data (JSON-LD) enhances SEO and content discoverability. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. The site is well-maintained with clear separation of content and scripts, and employs best practices for user interaction and data collection.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 80/100Low24 findingsView report
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