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Security report for hillrom.be

Hillrom · Healthcare · Belgium

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Hillrom is a global healthcare technology company specializing in medical equipment and connected care solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and healthcare provider efficiency. The website presents a professional and comprehensive digital presence with multilingual support, targeting healthcare providers and institutions. The company operates under the parent entity Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions such as patient recovery acceleration, clinical communication, and surgical workflow optimization. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React, Adobe Experience Manager, and integrates advanced analytics and consent management tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and form validation, though public security policies and incident response contacts are not explicitly published. Overall, the site demonstrates good compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR, supported by detailed privacy and cookie policies. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, consistent with corporate domain practices in Belgium, and does not raise legitimacy concerns. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security policies and incident response, and publishing vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and security culture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 20 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • Security score drift

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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
85
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
84

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

Hillrom holds a significant position in the healthcare technology sector, offering a broad portfolio of medical devices and connected care solutions. Its business model is primarily B2B, serving hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers globally. The company benefits from strong brand association with Baxter and maintains a multilingual web presence to cater to diverse markets. Revenue streams likely include equipment sales, service contracts, and software solutions. The website's integration with career portals and service domains indicates a well-structured partnership and operational ecosystem. Growth indicators include active content updates, comprehensive product and solution offerings, and robust digital marketing and analytics implementations. The company’s strategic focus on accelerating patient recovery and enhancing clinical workflows positions it competitively in the evolving healthcare technology landscape.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and client-side form validation including regex patterns and CAPTCHA integration. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response contact information limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is balanced with consent mechanisms, reducing privacy risks. To improve, Hillrom should consider publishing a dedicated security policy page, incident response procedures, and a vulnerability disclosure program to enhance stakeholder trust and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and communication.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy to strengthen GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hillrom
Description
Hillrom is a medical technology provider that supplies medical equipment for hospitals and healthcare providers.
Key services
Medical equipment supply, Patient recovery acceleration solutions, Clinical communication tools, Surgical efficiency optimization, Home care solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Launch (Adobe DTM), Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, React.js, Typekit Fonts, Google Fonts, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Lucidworks Search UI
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Form validation regex patterns
  • Captcha integration (Google reCAPTCHA)
  • Cookie consent management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, WisePops
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, WisePops
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 in Dutch language.
  2. Strong use of structured data and metadata for SEO and business info.
  3. Multiple language and regional versions available.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy management implemented.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. WHOIS data is privacy protected as per .be domain policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager CMS with React.js for frontend components, indicating a modern and scalable architecture. Integration of Adobe Launch for tag management, Matomo and Google Tag Manager for analytics, and OneTrust for cookie consent reflects a sophisticated digital marketing and compliance setup. Performance is moderate with preloading of key images and asynchronous script loading. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, supporting a broad user base. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve performance further and enhance security transparency.
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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