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Security report for berengroep.nl

Berengroep · Government · Netherlands

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Berengroep is a well-established Dutch company specializing in accessible communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing community, primarily serving government and public sector organizations. Founded in 1997, it has grown into a trusted provider with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and information security. Their key offerings include interpreting services, accessible customer service solutions, and translation services, positioning them as a vital player in promoting inclusivity in Dutch society. Technically, the website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor and Yoast SEO, ensuring good SEO and accessibility standards. The site employs Matomo analytics with privacy-conscious settings and integrates Sendinblue for marketing automation. Performance and mobile optimization are adequate, supporting a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks visible security headers and does not publish a security or incident response policy, which are areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is generally good with a comprehensive privacy policy, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a notable gap. Overall, the website and business demonstrate high credibility and professionalism with minor compliance and security policy gaps. Strategic enhancements in cookie consent and security transparency would further strengthen their trustworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

6 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-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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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
52
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
54

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

Berengroep operates in the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on accessible communication for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Their competitive advantage lies in over two decades of specialized experience and recognized certifications. The business model revolves around providing interpreting and communication accessibility services, primarily to government clients such as ministries and public institutions. Revenue streams likely include government contracts and service agreements. The company targets public sector organizations and the deaf community, with growth indicated by multiple government tenders and a strong online presence. Partnerships with government bodies and certifications enhance their market position and trust. The company maintains a consistent brand and professional digital footprint, supporting sustainable operations and potential expansion.

Security posture

Berengroep exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and ISO 27001 certification, indicating adherence to recognized information security standards. The website avoids exposing sensitive information and uses privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo with disabled cookies). However, the absence of security headers and a publicly available security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness visibility. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting external reporting channels. Overall, the security culture appears solid but could benefit from enhanced communication of security practices and formal incident response mechanisms to improve stakeholder confidence and compliance with evolving regulations such as GDPR and NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with EU cookie regulations and enhance privacy transparency.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add security HTTP headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  4. Consider creating and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and security documentation to maintain compliance and build trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Berengroep b.v.
VAT number
NL855834894B01
Registration number
64775542
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Berengroep
Description
Berengroep helps (government) organizations make society more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing people. They have over 20 years of experience focusing on accessible communication to enable full participation in society.
Key services
Tolkvoorziening (interpreting services), Accessible customer service, Political debate accessibility, Translation services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Sendinblue (Brevo) marketing automation
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo with disabled cookies for privacy
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Sendinblue (Brevo)
Marketing tools
Sendinblue (Brevo)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in Dutch, targeting government and public sector clients.
  3. Strong focus on accessibility services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  4. Use of modern WordPress technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. Presence of ISO certifications enhances trust and security posture.
  6. No cookie consent banner detected, which may be a compliance gap.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Contact information is clear and complete including phone, email, and physical address.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, reflecting a modern and flexible CMS infrastructure. It uses jQuery and integrates Matomo analytics configured for privacy compliance. Marketing automation is handled via Sendinblue (Brevo). The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, with structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical debt observed. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and implement cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the technical setup supports the business goals effectively with room for incremental security and compliance improvements.
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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