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Security report for cphi-online.com

Informa Markets · Healthcare · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

CPHI Online is a professionally operated global marketplace platform focused on the pharmaceutical ingredients industry, connecting suppliers, buyers, and industry professionals. It is managed by Informa Markets, a reputable enterprise in the events and information sector. The website offers a comprehensive product database, supplier directories, industry news, and event information, positioning itself as a leading resource in its niche. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript libraries, tracking and analytics tools, and is optimized for mobile devices with good SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers and policies could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable gap but likely due to privacy or registry limitations rather than malicious intent. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with privacy regulations.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
5of 7

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

3 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.

    • 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-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
75
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
78
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: 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

The platform serves pharmaceutical professionals globally, offering a marketplace and information hub. Its business model revolves around connecting suppliers and buyers, supported by advertising and event promotion. The parent company, Informa Markets, lends credibility and scale. The site leverages multiple third-party analytics and advertising services to optimize marketing and user engagement. Growth potential is supported by extensive product listings and supplier participation. The lack of direct contact information on the site suggests a focus on digital self-service and lead generation rather than direct sales. Strategic partnerships and parent company backing strengthen market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS and cookie consent compliance. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident, representing an area for enhancement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks a published security policy or incident response contact, which could improve transparency and trust. The extensive use of third-party tracking scripts increases the attack surface and privacy considerations. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional header protections.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Informa Markets
Description
CPHI Online is the largest global marketplace in the pharma ingredients industry, connecting pharmaceutical professionals with suppliers, products, and industry news.
Key services
product database search, supplier directory, industry news, pharmaceutical conferences and events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.0, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, FullStory, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Transcend Cookie Consent, Modernizr, Bootstrap CSS, Awesomplete
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of hashed email in tracking scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, FullStory, LinkedIn Insight, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, FullStory
Marketing tools
Awesomplete
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional pharma industry marketplace operated by Informa Markets
  2. No WHOIS data available, possibly due to privacy or registry issues
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present
  4. Multiple third-party tracking and advertising scripts used
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in HTML content
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  7. Good use of structured data for SEO and business info
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
  9. No WAF or blocking detected, full content accessible
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery 3.6.0, Modernizr, and Bootstrap for responsive design. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, and FullStory. The site loads asynchronously and defers scripts to optimize performance, achieving moderate loading speeds. SEO is supported by structured data (JSON-LD) describing the organization and website. Mobile optimization is good with responsive CSS and viewport settings. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts and missing some security headers.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 70/100Medium10 findings · partial scanView report
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