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Security report for staud.clothing

STAUD · E-commerce · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

STAUD is a Los Angeles-based women's fashion brand specializing in modern clothing, handbags, footwear, and swimwear. Founded in 2015, it targets modern women seeking stylish and design-forward apparel and accessories. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model primarily through its Shopify-powered website, positioning itself as a niche fashion retailer with a focus on quality and design. The website is professionally designed with consistent branding and good content quality, supporting a positive user experience and clear navigation. Social media integration and structured data enhance its digital presence. Technically, the site leverages a mature e-commerce infrastructure with Shopify as the CMS and hosting platform. It integrates multiple third-party marketing, analytics, and fraud prevention tools such as Google Analytics, Klaviyo, Hotjar, Rakuten Advertising, and Signifyd. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protected by privacy services, though explicit security headers and policies are not fully evident. From a security and compliance perspective, the site lacks visible privacy and cookie policies and does not present a security or incident response policy publicly. While no critical vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected, the absence of these policies suggests room for improvement in privacy compliance and transparency. The domain WHOIS data shows a privacy-protected registration consistent with the business's US location and founding date, supporting legitimacy. Overall, STAUD's website is a credible, professionally managed e-commerce platform with strong business credibility and technical implementation. Enhancements in privacy policy publication, cookie consent mechanisms, and security policy transparency would further strengthen its compliance and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. 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"

  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

  3. 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.

    • High

      SPF DNS Lookup Limit Exceeded

      SPF record requires 11 DNS lookups (max 10)

      What to do: Reduce includes and mechanisms to stay under limit

  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
    • 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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  • 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
57
Security headers
60
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

STAUD operates in the competitive women's fashion e-commerce sector, focusing on modern, design-centric apparel and accessories. Its direct-to-consumer model leverages Shopify's platform, enabling efficient online retail operations. The brand emphasizes empowerment and accessibility, targeting fashion-conscious modern women. Its market positioning is niche but well-defined, with a product range spanning ready-to-wear, occasionwear, handbags, shoes, and accessories. The company benefits from a robust digital marketing ecosystem including email marketing (Klaviyo), retargeting (Rakuten, StackAdapt), and social media engagement. The presence of fraud prevention (Signifyd) and cross-border commerce support (Global-E) indicates a mature operational setup. The brand's growth potential is supported by consistent branding, active social media presence, and a clear focus on customer experience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protected by privacy services. It employs multiple third-party security and fraud prevention tools such as Signifyd and Forter. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly configured, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The absence of a published security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and may affect incident response readiness. Privacy compliance is basic, with no visible cookie consent banners or detailed privacy policies, which could be improved to align with GDPR and other regulations. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced policy publication and technical header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  3. Develop and publish a security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to enhance transparency and incident response readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Staud, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
STAUD
Description
STAUD is a Los Angeles-based women’s fashion brand founded in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto. Built on the belief that fashion should empower and be accessible, STAUD puts design at the center of everything it creates. Crafted at the intersection of timeless classics and perfected novelty, each collection speaks to the modern woman who values both. From ready-to-wear, dresses, and occasionwear to handbags, shoes, and statement accessories, every piece is made to inspire confidence, creativity, and joyful self-expression in the modern wardrobe.
Key services
Clothing, Handbags, Footwear, Swimwear, Accessories
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, Google Analytics, Klaviyo, Hotjar, Pinterest tracking, Rakuten Advertising, Global-E cross-border integration, Shoplift A/B testing, Friendbuy, Signifyd, Postscript SDK, BounceX, StackAdapt, Northbeam
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid (implied), Shopify storefront APIs
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of clientDeleteProhibited and other domain status flags
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and fraud prevention scripts (Signifyd)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Northbeam, Pinterest Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Rakuten Advertising, StackAdapt, BounceX, Facebook Pixel, Northbeam
Tracking pixels
Pinterest, Hotjar, Shopify Analytics, Friendbuy, Signifyd, Postscript, Attentive, Klaviyo
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Friendbuy, Attentive, Shoplift
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed Shopify e-commerce store for a fashion brand.
  2. Extensive use of third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided in structured data.
  5. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. Domain is privacy protected but consistent with business claims.
  7. No WAF or blocking detected; content fully accessible.
  8. Good SEO and social media integration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Shopify, leveraging its CMS and hosting infrastructure, which provides a stable and scalable e-commerce platform. It integrates a wide array of third-party technologies for marketing, analytics, fraud prevention, and customer engagement, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDNs. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring usability across devices. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD data. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. The technical stack is modern but complex, requiring ongoing management to ensure security and performance. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times and enhance accessibility compliance.
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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