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Security report for ehpa.org

European Heat Pump Association · Energy · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) is a well-established industry association focused on promoting renewable, efficient heating and cooling solutions across Europe, primarily through heat pump technology. The organization provides advocacy, certification programs, market data, and hosts events to engage stakeholders and policymakers. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and active engagement through news and events. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and integrates analytics and consent mechanisms, indicating a good level of digital maturity. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though formal security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional, supporting EHPA's role as a key player in the European renewable energy sector.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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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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
95
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
85
Average
63

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ehpa.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
41
Employees
0
Customers
41
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
32%

3 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

EHPA occupies a leading position in the European renewable energy industry, specifically in heat pump technology. Their business model as a non-profit association focuses on member services, certification, advocacy, and market intelligence. The presence of multiple certifications and partnerships with EU institutions enhances their credibility. The website's content and event calendar indicate active industry engagement and thought leadership. The target audience includes industry professionals, policymakers, and the general public interested in sustainable heating solutions. The organization's longevity and consistent branding support a stable market presence with growth potential through expanding renewable energy adoption.

Security posture

EHPA demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of reCAPTCHA on forms to mitigate spam and abuse. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements, enhancing privacy compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response information, or vulnerability disclosure program suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security maturity is good for an industry association, but formalizing and publishing security governance documents would strengthen trust and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security governance and controls.
  2. Add an incident response contact or page to facilitate reporting and handling of security incidents.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards for inclusivity.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate emerging vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Heat Pump Association
Description
European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) promotes efficient, renewable, smart heating and cooling in Europe, focusing on heat pump technology and market development.
Key services
Industry advocacy, Certification programs, Market data and reports, Events and networking, Information and resources on heat pumps
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, JetEngine, Algolia, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
PHP, JavaScript
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with blocking
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking.
  2. Uses modern WordPress CMS with Elementor and WooCommerce.
  3. Strong focus on heat pump industry advocacy and certification.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely privacy protected.
  7. Social media presence includes LinkedIn, YouTube, and Bluesky.
  8. Multiple events and news resources indicate active engagement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities. Additional plugins like JetEngine and Algolia enhance functionality and search experience. The site integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, with proper cookie consent mechanisms in place. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, and mobile responsiveness is good. The technical stack is well-maintained with no critical technical debt observed. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and formalize security-related documentation to reduce operational risks.
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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