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Security report for ebbenpartners.com

EBBEN Partners · Other · Netherlands

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

EBBEN Partners is an independent integrity bureau based in the Netherlands, specializing in investigation, advisory, and dispute resolution services. The company targets organizations and decision-makers such as board members and supervisors in both public and private sectors. Their multidisciplinary team includes accountants, jurists, valuators, data analysts, and advisors, positioning them as a trusted partner for complex integrity and compliance issues. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with detailed service offerings and clear contact channels. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, and various plugins for SEO and analytics. Hosting is provided by Argeweb Hosting, inferred from the nameservers. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO practices implemented. Analytics and tracking are done via Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, with IP anonymization enabled. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and has domain status flags to prevent unauthorized transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no advanced security headers or published security policies were detected. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, with minor areas for improvement in security and privacy compliance. The domain registration data aligns well with the business profile, supporting legitimacy and credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

9 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
35
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
61

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

EBBEN Partners operates in a niche market of integrity investigations and advisory services, serving clients who require expert support in managing risks related to fraud, compliance, and disputes. Their business model focuses on providing tailored, multidisciplinary solutions that help organizations maintain control and integrity. The company leverages a strong partnership ecosystem, including professional networks and digital marketing channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Growth indicators include a comprehensive service portfolio and active publication of relevant articles and whitepapers. The website's multilingual support (Dutch and English) suggests an ambition to reach broader markets. Strategic observations highlight the importance of enhancing privacy and security transparency to meet evolving regulatory requirements and client expectations.

Security posture

The current security posture of the website is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented with IP anonymization in analytics, which is positive for user privacy. Domain status flags clientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited add protection against unauthorized domain changes. However, the absence of DNSSEC leaves the domain vulnerable to DNS spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could mitigate common web attacks. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness for security incidents. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting external security research and responsible disclosure. Overall, while basic security measures are in place, there is room for improvement to reach a higher security maturity level.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by publishing a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EBBEN Partners
Description
EBBEN Partners is een onafhankelijk integriteitsbureau gespecialiseerd in: Onderzoek, Advies en Geschiloplossing
Key services
Onderzoek (Investigation), Advies (Advisory), Geschiloplossing (Dispute resolution)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, SimpleLightbox, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Masonry
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Client transfer and update prohibited domain status
  • IP anonymization enabled in Google Analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
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 in Dutch language targeting Dutch-speaking business clients.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with clear user choice.
  5. Multiple service lines with detailed sub-services described.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented in multiple locations.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a modern and well-maintained tech stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for scripting, and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for traffic analysis and marketing. Hosting is provided by Argeweb Hosting, as indicated by the nameservers. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile-optimized, providing a good user experience across devices. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced SEO and social media integration. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the provided content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with opportunities for further optimization and security hardening.
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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