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Security report for aan.com

American Academy of Neurology · Healthcare · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a well-established non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing the field of neurology through education, research, and advocacy. The website serves as a comprehensive resource hub for neurology professionals, offering access to educational programs, clinical guidelines, research publications, and community engagement opportunities. The organization holds a leading position in the neurology sector in the United States, supported by a large membership base and multiple official journals and podcasts. Technically, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern technologies such as Azure CDN, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot analytics, and OneTrust for privacy compliance. The site is well optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a high level of digital maturity. Security best practices are observed, including HTTPS enforcement and security headers, although explicit security policy documentation and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly available. From a security posture perspective, the site is robust with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy aligned with GDPR requirements. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration trust analysis, but the website's professional presentation and external references strongly support its legitimacy. Overall, the site scores highly on content quality, technical implementation, security, privacy compliance, and business credibility. Strategic recommendations include publishing a formal security policy, incident response contacts, and a security.txt file to enhance transparency and vulnerability management. These improvements would further strengthen trust and security culture.

Scanned

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

2 findings 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 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

  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';…

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  • 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
64
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
80

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

AAN operates as a large non-profit entity focused on healthcare and education within the neurology domain. Its business model centers on member services, educational offerings, research funding, and advocacy. The organization benefits from a strong market position as a leading neurology professional body in the US, supported by a broad ecosystem of official publications and partner sites. Revenue streams likely include membership dues, educational program fees, research grants, and donations. The target audience comprises neurologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals. The website's extensive content and partnerships indicate a mature and well-integrated operational model with a focus on thought leadership and community engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and cookie consent management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy and incident response information represents a compliance gap. The site does not provide a security.txt file or explicit vulnerability disclosure channel, which could hinder coordinated vulnerability reporting. Privacy practices align well with GDPR, supported by a dedicated privacy policy and cookie management. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information and establish a security@ or abuse@ email channel.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
  5. Enhance user trust by showcasing certifications or compliance badges related to security and privacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
American Academy of Neurology
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
American Academy of Neurology
Description
The American Academy of Neurology is dedicated to enhancing member career fulfillment and promoting brain health for all.
Key services
Education and CME opportunities, Research funding and awards, Clinical guidelines and practice resources, Publications and journals, Advocacy and member engagement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Analytics, Qualtrics, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Google DoubleClick, FontAwesome
Platforms
Azure CDN
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management via OneTrust
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), HubSpot Analytics, Qualtrics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Qualtrics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Qualtrics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained
  2. Strong focus on neurology education, research, and practice resources
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy consent mechanisms implemented
  4. No signs of malware or phishing
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis
  6. Multiple official publications and podcasts linked
  7. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools
  8. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Qualtrics for analytics and marketing automation. Hosting is via Azure CDN, ensuring fast content delivery and scalability. The site demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility features. SEO is well implemented with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with minimal technical debt. Opportunities exist to further modernize by integrating advanced security frameworks and enhancing incident response capabilities.
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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