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SOGEON · Healthcare · Netherlands

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SOGEON is a Dutch non-profit foundation dedicated to the innovation and quality assurance of medical specialty training in the field of Arts Maatschappij + Gezondheid (M+G) and related disciplines. The organization collaborates with multiple educational and professional institutes to provide training, organize events, and disseminate information to medical professionals. The website serves as a comprehensive resource for doctors interested in public health and medical specialty education in the Netherlands, featuring news, training program details, and community engagement tools such as newsletters and social media channels. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and integrates several modern marketing and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Microsoft Clarity. The site is mobile optimized and employs SEO best practices through the Yoast SEO plugin. However, the WordPress core and some JavaScript libraries are outdated, which may pose security risks. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. While explicit security policies and incident response information are not present, the site shows good privacy compliance with a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service. The WHOIS data confirms the legitimacy of the domain registration, consistent with the foundation's Dutch healthcare education focus. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid business and technical foundation with room for improvement in security patching and explicit security documentation. The site effectively supports its mission to educate and engage medical professionals in public health specialties.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 100 · High
Checks completed
6of 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
GDPR outside view
45
Average
50

Not counted

  • Network security: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

SOGEON occupies a niche position in the Dutch healthcare education sector, focusing on public health medical specialty training. Its competitive advantage lies in its collaborative model with multiple institutes and professional bodies, enabling it to offer comprehensive training programs and events. The business model is non-profit, relying on partnerships and institutional support. Revenue streams likely include training fees, event sponsorships, and institutional funding. The target customers are medical doctors seeking specialty training in public health and related fields. Growth indicators include active content updates, event organization, and social media engagement. The partnership ecosystem includes TNO, NSPOH, Losgio, and KAMG, enhancing credibility and reach. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in digital presence and security will support sustained growth and trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the use of an outdated WordPress version (4.9.26) and older jQuery library (1.12.4) introduces potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited if not patched. No explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content, indicating an opportunity to strengthen defenses against common web attacks. The absence of a published security policy or incident response plan reduces transparency and preparedness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which could hinder responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, while basic security practices are in place, the site would benefit from updates, enhanced security headers, and formalized security documentation to improve its security posture and resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Update WordPress core and all plugins/themes to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Upgrade JavaScript libraries including jQuery to current secure versions.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  6. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance and minimize privacy risks.
  7. Enhance accessibility features to improve user experience for all visitors.
  8. Maintain consistent branding and update content regularly to sustain trust and engagement.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SOGEON
Description
SOGEON is a foundation focused on innovation and quality of the medical training for Arts Maatschappij + Gezondheid (M+G) and related medical specialties. It collaborates with educational institutes and professional bodies to support medical education and public health.
Key services
Medical specialty training coordination, Information dissemination about medical training, Organizing congresses and events, Providing educational resources and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 4.9.26, Avada Theme, jQuery, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity, Mailerlite
Frameworks
Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts loaded asynchronously
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Mailerlite
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich focused on medical education in public health.
  2. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  3. Use of multiple social media platforms for outreach.
  4. Use of outdated WordPress core and jQuery versions pose potential security risks.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  7. Contact information primarily via email and newsletter form; no phone or physical address found.
  8. Multiple partner organizations linked and displayed in footer.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress 4.9.26 CMS platform using the Avada theme, integrating multiple JavaScript libraries and marketing analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Microsoft Clarity. The site uses Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and Mailerlite for newsletter management. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and mobile optimization in place. However, the use of outdated WordPress and jQuery versions indicates technical debt and potential security risks. The site lacks explicit security headers and could benefit from modernization of its tech stack. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business needs but requires updates and security hardening to reduce technical risks and improve performance.
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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