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American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · Healthcare · United States

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) operates a comprehensive and professionally designed website serving as the primary digital presence for the world's largest organization representing specialists in ear, nose, throat, and related head and neck care. The site offers extensive educational resources, advocacy information, clinical guidelines, and member engagement tools, positioning the Academy as a leader in its healthcare specialty. The business model focuses on professional development, research, and public education, targeting otolaryngologists, healthcare professionals, and patients seeking ENT care. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO, Algolia search, HubSpot analytics, and multiple third-party integrations for marketing and user engagement. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility features, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, secure login mechanisms, and cookie consent compliance, though some security headers could be enhanced for improved protection. Overall, the security posture is robust with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. The WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy-protected, which is typical for professional organizations and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. The site maintains high trustworthiness through consistent branding, professional content, and transparent contact information. Strategically, the Academy should consider enhancing security headers, increasing incident response visibility, and continuing to monitor third-party scripts for vulnerabilities to maintain and improve its security and compliance posture. The website effectively supports the Academy's mission and market position, providing a trustworthy and authoritative resource for its community.

Scanned

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.

    • 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
    • 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
47
Email security
90
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
81
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 AAO-HNS holds a dominant market position as the largest global professional association for otolaryngology specialists. Its business model centers on member services including education, advocacy, research, and clinical resource provision. Revenue streams likely include membership dues, event registrations, publication subscriptions, and donations. The target customer segments are healthcare professionals in the ENT specialty and patients seeking specialized care. The organization maintains a broad partnership ecosystem with publishers, patient websites, and technology providers, enhancing its service offerings and outreach. Growth indicators include active event promotion, member engagement initiatives, and digital resource expansion. The website reflects a mature and well-managed operation with strategic digital investments.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and secure authentication mechanisms such as SAML login. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented in compliance with GDPR. Security headers are partially implemented; improvements could be made by adding explicit Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of multiple analytics and marketing scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to prevent supply chain risks. Incident response contact information is not prominently displayed, representing a potential area for enhancement. Overall, the site balances usability and security effectively, supporting the organization's professional reputation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate cross-site scripting risks.
  2. Add X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options headers to protect against clickjacking and MIME sniffing attacks.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Enhance visibility and accessibility of incident response and security contact information on the website.
  5. Maintain ongoing privacy compliance monitoring and update policies as regulations evolve.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Registration number
Registration Now
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Description
The AAO-HNS is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
Key services
Professional education and CME, Advocacy and health policy, Clinical practice guidelines, Research and quality measurement, Member engagement and networking, Patient resources
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Algolia Search, Facebook Pixel, Typekit Fonts, Photo Gallery plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin
Frameworks
Swift Framework v2.5.53
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login mechanisms (SAML login)
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Feathr Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics, Feathr Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Algolia Search
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong presence of professional and educational resources for otolaryngology specialists.
  3. Multiple social media channels and external partnerships integrated.
  4. Robust privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. No visible security or privacy red flags in the website content.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy-protected, common for organizations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS with a modern and extensible tech stack including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Algolia for enhanced search capabilities, HubSpot for marketing automation, and Google Tag Manager for tag management. The site uses jQuery and various plugins for UI enhancements and media management. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in script loading and caching strategies. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed, ensuring a broad user reach. The site is hosted on an unspecified provider but uses HTTPS with a strong SSL configuration. Technical debt appears low, with opportunities for modernization in security headers and performance tuning.
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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