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Security report for handicare-stairlifts.com

Handicare Stairlifts International · Healthcare · Netherlands

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Handicare Stairlifts International is a well-established global leader in the healthcare mobility sector, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of stairlifts designed to aid elderly and disabled individuals. With over 130 years of experience, the company offers a comprehensive range of stairlift solutions including straight, curved, and outdoor models, supported by a large network of certified dealers worldwide. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting users seeking safe and reliable mobility aids to maintain independence at home. Technically, the website employs modern analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Hotjar, alongside a cookie consent mechanism that supports GDPR compliance. Hosting is provided via Amazon AWS infrastructure, and the site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices. However, there is room for improvement in security headers and DNSSEC implementation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and enforces domain transfer restrictions. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies, and contact information is readily available. The domain WHOIS data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, Handicare Stairlifts International presents a secure, compliant, and professionally managed online presence that supports its market leadership in healthcare mobility solutions.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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 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. 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

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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
77
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
77

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

Handicare Stairlifts International occupies a strong market position as a global leader in stairlift manufacturing and distribution. Its competitive advantages include a long history of innovation, a broad product portfolio tailored to diverse customer needs, and an extensive international dealer network. The business model focuses on direct sales through certified partners, emphasizing quality, safety, and customer support. Revenue streams likely derive from product sales, installation services, and maintenance contracts. The target customer segments are elderly and disabled individuals seeking mobility solutions to enhance independence. Growth indicators include continuous product innovation (e.g., the Handicare 1100 stairlift) and expansion into multiple international markets. The partnership ecosystem is robust, with numerous country-specific websites and dealer portals, facilitating localized service delivery and brand consistency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a valid SSL certificate. The domain is protected against unauthorized transfers via clientTransferProhibited status. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented to comply with privacy regulations. However, the absence of DNSSEC and additional HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests opportunities for enhancing defense-in-depth. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, which could be improved to foster transparency and security culture. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment suitable for its business operations but should consider adopting advanced security controls and publishing security policies to further strengthen trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Add a security.txt file at the root of the website to provide clear vulnerability disclosure guidelines.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to avoid potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Handicare Stairlifts International
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Handicare Stairlifts International
Description
Handicare is the leading provider of straight, curved and outdoor stairlifts. Their products help elderly and disabled people move around their homes more easily and safely.
Key services
Straight stairlifts, Curved stairlifts, Outdoor stairlifts, Dealer network, Customer advice and support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, ClickCease, FontAwesome, Swiper.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, ClickCease
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  3. Multiple language and country-specific versions available.
  4. Strong presence of trust indicators including certifications and customer reviews.
  5. No signs of security blocking or content restrictions.
  6. Use of modern analytics and tracking tools with privacy controls.
  7. Domain registration and WHOIS data support business credibility.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Amazon AWS infrastructure, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js for UI components and FontAwesome for icons. Analytics and user behavior tracking are implemented via Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Hotjar, integrated through Google Tag Manager. The site uses a cookie consent banner with granular control over cookie categories, supporting GDPR compliance. The HTML structure is valid and includes comprehensive meta tags for SEO and social media sharing (Open Graph and Twitter Cards). Mobile responsiveness is good, with adaptive layouts and image sources. Performance is moderate, with some external dependencies that could be optimized. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site does not appear to use a common CMS, suggesting a custom or static site generation approach. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 77/100Low26 findingsView report
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