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Security report for hillrom.ca

Hillrom · Healthcare · Canada

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 recognized medical technology provider specializing in supplying medical equipment and healthcare solutions to hospitals and caregivers. The company operates globally with a strong presence in Canada and is a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. Their website demonstrates a professional and consistent brand image, targeting healthcare providers and institutions with solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency. The digital infrastructure is built on modern technologies including Adobe Experience Manager, React.js, and integrates advanced analytics and consent management tools. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though there is room for improvement in explicit security headers and published security policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the Canadian domain suggests privacy protection or domain registration nuances, common in enterprise environments. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-structured, and compliant with basic privacy standards, serving as a credible digital front for Hillrom's healthcare offerings.

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
75
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
80
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 strong market position as a healthcare technology enterprise, leveraging its parent company Baxter International's global footprint. The business model focuses on delivering medical devices and integrated healthcare solutions that enhance clinical workflows and patient care. Their target customers include hospitals, healthcare providers, and caregivers. The company maintains multiple localized domains to serve international markets, indicating a broad geographic reach. Strategic partnerships and subsidiaries are evident through linked domains and social media presence. The website content and structure reflect a mature digital marketing approach with clear navigation and professional presentation, supporting business growth and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and integration of Google reCAPTCHA for form protection. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, representing an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. The lack of a published security policy or incident response page limits transparency and readiness perception. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a healthcare technology provider but could benefit from formalized policies and improved header configurations to strengthen defenses and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear and accessible security policy and incident response information to improve transparency and stakeholder trust.
  3. Ensure the privacy policy is prominently linked, comprehensive, and aligned with GDPR and other relevant regulations.
  4. Conduct regular security audits to identify and remediate any potential vulnerabilities or outdated libraries.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards, improving usability for all users including those with disabilities.

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, Healthcare solutions, Clinical communication, Surgical efficiency, Patient recovery acceleration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Launch (Adobe DTM), Google Tag Manager, YouTube Widget API, Lucidworks Springboard, OneTrust Cookie Consent, React.js
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
YouTube Widget API, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Marketing tools
Lucidworks Springboard
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is professional and healthcare focused
  3. Strong use of structured data and metadata for SEO and business info
  4. Multiple international localized domains linked
  5. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented but privacy policy not clearly linked
  6. WHOIS data for the .ca domain is not found, possibly due to privacy or non-registration
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies found on the site
  9. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust technical foundation using Adobe Experience Manager as the CMS, React.js for frontend interactivity, and integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics. The use of Lucidworks Springboard suggests advanced search capabilities. Performance is moderate with preloading of key images and asynchronous loading of scripts. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. SEO is supported by well-structured metadata, Open Graph tags, and JSON-LD structured data. However, some accessibility features appear basic and could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and scalable web presence suitable for an enterprise healthcare company.
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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