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Security report for touchstonecolumbia.com

Touchstone Physical Therapy & Wellness · Healthcare · United States

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Touchstone Physical Therapy & Wellness is a small healthcare provider specializing in physical therapy and wellness services based in Columbia, Maryland. The company offers a broad range of treatments including dry needling, manual therapy, kinesiotaping, personal training, and vestibular rehabilitation, targeting patients seeking personalized and high-quality care. The website reflects a professional and patient-focused approach with clear contact information and detailed service descriptions. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with WooCommerce and uses modern plugins such as LayerSlider and WPBakery Page Builder. Hosting is provided by Bluehost, and the site employs HTTPS for secure communications. However, some security best practices such as DNSSEC and security headers are not implemented, and privacy compliance is lacking due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies. The Google Analytics plugin is present but not configured, indicating incomplete analytics setup. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained but would benefit from enhanced security and privacy measures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  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 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';…

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
45

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The business operates in the healthcare sector with a focus on physical therapy and wellness, serving local patients in Columbia, MD. It positions itself as a small, patient-centric practice emphasizing transparency, quality, and personalized care. The business model is service-based, relying on direct patient appointments and treatments. The website supports this with detailed service and condition information, a contact form, and scheduling links. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram supports marketing and patient engagement. The domain age of over 14 years aligns with the business's claimed history, enhancing credibility. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, indicating an independent operation. The lack of privacy and security policies suggests room for growth in compliance and trust-building.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure data transmission. The domain is registered with clientTransferProhibited status, preventing unauthorized domain transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, or HSTS are detected, which are important for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. The Google Analytics plugin is installed but not configured, potentially indicating incomplete monitoring. No incident response or security policies are published, which is a gap in transparency and preparedness. Forms on the site collect personal data but no explicit mention of secure handling or privacy compliance is found. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved by implementing recommended security headers, enabling DNSSEC, and publishing security and privacy policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  4. Configure Google Analytics properly or remove unused tracking plugins to avoid unnecessary data collection.
  5. Develop and publish incident response and security policies to increase transparency and preparedness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Touchstone Physical Therapy & Wellness
Description
Touchstone Physical Therapy & Wellness is a small, patient-focused physical therapy and wellness practice located in Columbia, MD. They offer a comprehensive range of services including dry needling, manual therapy, kinesiotaping, personal training, physical therapy, running analysis, sport and performance therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and wellness and recovery. The practice emphasizes clarity, compassion, collaboration, and empowering patients with knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment for lasting results.
Key services
Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Running Analysis, Sport and Performance Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Wellness and Recovery
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, LayerSlider, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery, Google Maps API
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
WordPress.com Stats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
WordPress.com Stats (stats.wp.com)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed WordPress site for a physical therapy clinic.
  2. Clear contact information including email, phone, physical address, and contact form.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. Uses Google Maps API to display location.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled on domain.
  7. No visible security headers detected in provided data.
  8. Google Analytics plugin present but not configured.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, LayerSlider for visual content, and WPBakery Page Builder for layout management. It uses jQuery and Google Maps API for interactive features. Hosting is provided by Bluehost, as indicated by the name servers. The site is mobile responsive and has good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. No DNSSEC is enabled, and security headers are missing, which are technical risks. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from security and SEO enhancements.
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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