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Security report for esp-pathology.org

European Society of Pathology · Healthcare · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

74/100

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

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) website serves as a professional platform promoting high quality pathology diagnosis across Europe. It targets healthcare professionals, pathologists, and patients interested in pathology. The organization positions itself as a leading force in European pathology, offering educational resources, events, and membership services. The website is built on a modern WordPress infrastructure using Astra theme and Elementor page builder, integrating Google Analytics and Tag Manager for analytics and marketing purposes. The site is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional branding. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, although explicit security headers and privacy policies are missing. WHOIS data is incomplete and privacy-protected, which is typical for non-profit organizations. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained, but could improve transparency by publishing privacy and security policies.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

  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
    • 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
42
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
Average
74

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention esp-pathology.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
45
Employees
0
Customers
45
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
18%

2 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

ESP operates as a non-profit professional society in the healthcare sector, focusing on pathology. Its business model revolves around membership, education, and event organization, such as the 37th ECP Vienna congress. The website reflects a medium-sized organization with consistent branding and high content quality. The partnership with espcongress.org indicates a collaborative ecosystem for conferences and professional development. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event registrations, and educational materials. The target customer segments are European pathologists and healthcare institutions. Growth indicators include active content updates and integration of modern web technologies. Strategic observations suggest a focus on maintaining leadership in pathology standards and expanding educational outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and a cookie consent mechanism indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The WHOIS data is privacy-protected but malformed, which is common and not inherently suspicious. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by implementing recommended headers and publishing security-related documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve transparency and compliance.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add explicit security and incident response policies accessible on the website, including contact channels for security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security assessments to maintain a strong security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Society of Pathology
Description
As the leading force in European pathology, the European Society of Pathology (ESP) promotes high quality pathology diagnosis for all patients.
Key services
Promotion of high quality pathology diagnosis, Educational resources, Conferences and events (e.g., 37th ECP Vienna), Membership services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Astra Theme, Elementor Page Builder, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Search & Filter Pro plugin, Ultimate Addons for Elementor, Moove GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is incomplete and malformed, limiting domain registration insights.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage HTML.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented indicating GDPR awareness.
  5. No privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in provided content.
  6. Website uses modern WordPress ecosystem with Elementor and Astra theme.
  7. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are used for analytics and marketing.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  9. No incident response or security contact information found.
  10. Content is professional, healthcare-focused, and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, indicating a modern and flexible CMS infrastructure. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking and marketing analytics. The site loads CSS and JS assets from trusted sources and uses a GDPR cookie compliance plugin, reflecting attention to privacy regulations. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit in the HTML content. Overall, the technical stack is robust and supports the organization's digital presence effectively.
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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