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Security report for ecpc.org

European Cancer Patient Coalition · Healthcare · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

52/100

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 offering policy advocacy, health research initiatives, patient and caregiver support, and educational resources. It targets cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, positioning itself as a key voice in European cancer patient representation. The organization has a mature digital presence with over a decade of domain history and a consistent brand image. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins for SEO, analytics, and user engagement, delivering a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and privacy policies in place, though improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is strong, with GDPR-aligned consent mechanisms and transparent data collection practices. Overall, the site reflects a credible and professional organization with a strong social media footprint and transparent donation processes.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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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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
0
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
52

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

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 rather than commercial sales. The organization leverages partnerships and EU-funded projects to enhance its impact. The website content and structure indicate a medium-sized organization with a strategic focus on patient rights and access to medicines. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a controlled communication approach, favoring forms and social media channels. The domain's privacy protection is justified given the advocacy nature of the business. ECPC's market position is strong within its niche, supported by a 20-year history and active engagement in European health policy discussions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and domain registration statuses prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose DNS queries to spoofing. No explicit security headers were detected, which are important for mitigating common web attacks. The site uses common third-party services like Google Analytics and Mailchimp, which are integrated with GDPR-compliant consent. There is no published security policy or incident response contact, which could be improved to enhance trust and readiness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhancements in DNS security and HTTP header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website against common vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  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 advocates for cancer patients' rights, access to medicines, and quality of care through policy, health research, and patient involvement.
Key services
Policy advocacy, Health and research initiatives, Patient and caregiver support, Campaigns and awareness, Educational toolkits and resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.5.5, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Simple Download Monitor plugin, User Registration plugin, Site Kit by Google
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • No exposed emails in HTML source
  • Use of consent mechanism for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
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 well-established European cancer patient advocacy coalition site.
  2. Content is rich with policy, research, campaigns, and patient resources.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for SEO, analytics, and user registration.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant with explicit consent.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  7. No DNSSEC enabled; security headers not detected in provided data.
  8. Social media presence is strong across major platforms.
  9. Donation mechanism via PayPal is clearly described and transparent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS version 6.5.5, utilizing popular plugins including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Simple Download Monitor for file management, and User Registration for user account handling. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking and marketing insights, alongside Mailchimp for newsletter management. The site uses jQuery 3.7.1 and custom JavaScript for UI components. Performance is moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization evident. Hosting details are not explicit, but DNS servers are managed by ogma.hr, and the domain is registered via GoDaddy with privacy protection. The site has good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Opportunities exist to improve technical security configurations and accessibility compliance.
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. 59/100Medium31 findingsView report
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