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Security report for ecpc.org

European Cancer Patient Coalition · Healthcare · Belgium

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) is a well-established non-profit organization advocating for cancer patients across Europe. The website serves as a comprehensive platform for policy advocacy, health and research initiatives, patient engagement, and awareness campaigns. It targets cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and European policymakers, positioning itself as a key voice in European cancer patient advocacy with over a decade of history. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tools, offering good SEO, mobile optimization, and user experience. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and domain protections, though improvements in DNSSEC and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is strong with clear GDPR consent mechanisms and policies. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and content-rich, supporting its mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

5 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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
59

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

ECPC operates in the healthcare and non-profit sectors, focusing on cancer patient advocacy and policy influence within Europe. Its business model revolves around coalition building, awareness campaigns, and resource provision. The organization leverages partnerships and EU-funded projects to enhance its impact. The website reflects a medium-sized entity with a clear market position and a strong digital presence. Revenue streams likely include donations and grants, supported by transparent donation mechanisms. The partnership ecosystem includes collaborations with EU bodies and healthcare stakeholders. Strategic observations highlight the organization's focus on patient empowerment, policy influence, and research engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain status protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like CSP or HSTS indicates room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks a published security policy or incident response contacts, which could enhance transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is evident through consent banners and privacy policies. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit advocacy site but should be enhanced to mitigate emerging threats and improve trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Cancer Patient Coalition
Description
The European Cancer Patient Coalition is proud to be the unified voice of cancer patients across Europe and beyond. It focuses on cancer patient advocacy, policy, health and research, and patient involvement.
Key services
Policy advocacy, Health and research projects, Patient engagement and education, Campaigns and awareness, Resource/toolbox provision
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.5.7, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Simple Download Monitor plugin, User Registration plugin, Mailchimp for newsletter, Google Analytics, Select2, DataTables, Slick Carousel, MicroModal
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of clientDeleteProhibited and other domain status flags
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained non-profit advocacy platform.
  2. Content is rich and relevant to cancer patient community and stakeholders.
  3. Good use of SEO and structured data for discoverability.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact primarily via forms.
  6. Strong social media presence on major platforms.
  7. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response contact information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with a well-maintained tech stack including Yoast SEO, jQuery, and various plugins for downloads, user registration, and newsletter integration via Mailchimp. The site uses Google Analytics for traffic analysis and includes responsive design elements for mobile optimization. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and asset optimization. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS servers indicate a Croatian provider. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and social media integration. Technical risks include missing DNSSEC and security headers, which should be addressed to enhance security posture.
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. 52/100Medium20 findings · partial scanView report
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