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Security report for amerisourcebergen.com

AmerisourceBergen · Healthcare · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AmerisourceBergen is a leading global healthcare solutions company specializing in pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution. The company serves healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of supply chain services. Positioned as one of the largest players in the healthcare distribution sector, AmerisourceBergen emphasizes responsibility in creating healthier futures. The website reflects a mature enterprise with a clear focus on healthcare industry clients and partners. Technically, the website employs modern video APIs, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a well-maintained digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. Performance is moderate, with no significant technical debt observed. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and provides detailed security and incident response policies. Certifications such as ISO 27001 and HIPAA compliance are highlighted, reinforcing trust. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data introduces some uncertainty regarding domain registration transparency. Overall, AmerisourceBergen's website presents a professional, secure, and compliant digital presence suitable for an enterprise in the healthcare sector. Strategic recommendations include implementing a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosures and enhancing accessibility compliance to further strengthen the security posture and user experience.

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

4 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 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';…

  2. 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

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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
77
Security headers
20
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

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

AmerisourceBergen operates in the healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution sector, targeting healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers globally. The company leverages its extensive supply chain network and subsidiaries such as McKesson Specialty Health and World Courier to maintain a competitive edge. Its business model focuses on B2B pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare supply chain solutions, generating revenue through logistics, consulting, and distribution services. The company’s market position as a top-tier distributor is supported by its comprehensive service offerings and certifications. The website content and linked domains reflect a robust partnership ecosystem and a strategic focus on compliance and security, which are critical in the healthcare industry.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and published security policies. The presence of ISO 27001 and HIPAA certifications indicates adherence to industry best practices for data protection and privacy. Incident response contacts are clearly provided, facilitating timely reporting and handling of security incidents. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. The cookie consent mechanism and privacy policy indicate GDPR compliance. The main security gap is the lack of a security.txt file, which could improve vulnerability disclosure transparency. Overall, the security maturity is high, suitable for an enterprise handling sensitive healthcare data.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a security.txt file to formalize vulnerability disclosure processes.
  2. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Maintain transparency in domain registration to improve trustworthiness.
  5. Continue to update and communicate security policies and incident response procedures.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AmerisourceBergen
Description
AmerisourceBergen is a global healthcare solutions leader, providing pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services to healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Key services
Pharmaceutical distribution, Healthcare supply chain solutions, Consulting services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
YouTube iframe API, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Vimeo Player API, Kaltura Player
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • Security policy published
  • Incident response contacts provided

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF detected.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or domain may not be registered under the queried name.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms implemented.
  4. Security policies and incident response contacts are publicly available.
  5. Use of modern video and analytics technologies.
  6. Good overall website quality and professional presentation.
  7. No suspicious external domains detected.
  8. No critical security vulnerabilities identified in the content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including YouTube iframe API, Vimeo Player API, Kaltura Player for video content, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices with good SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in load times. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details were not identified. The technical implementation supports a professional and secure user experience, though enhancements in accessibility and performance tuning could be beneficial.
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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