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Security report for iccr-cancer.org

International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) · Healthcare · Australia

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) operates a professional website dedicated to standardizing pathology reporting for cancer worldwide. The organization is a non-profit collaboration founded by major pathology bodies and aims to improve cancer patient outcomes through internationally agreed datasets and publications. The website reflects a medium-sized healthcare entity based in Australia, with a clear focus on medical professionals and affiliated organizations globally. Technically, the site is built on WordPress, uses modern web technologies including jQuery and Google Fonts, and integrates Google Analytics for visitor insights. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with a professional design and clear navigation. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is basic with a cookie consent banner and a disclaimer page, but lacks detailed privacy or security policies. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-maintained, serving a specialized healthcare audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

7 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
27
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
58

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

ICCR holds a strong market position as an international leader in cancer pathology reporting standardization, supported by sponsorships from reputable pathology organizations worldwide. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on providing standardized datasets and publications to healthcare professionals. The target customers are pathologists, researchers, and affiliated organizations globally. The website's partnership ecosystem is extensive, linking to many international pathology societies and cancer research bodies, which strengthens its credibility and reach. Growth indicators include recent dataset publications and active consultation processes. The organization demonstrates strategic collaboration and knowledge sharing in the healthcare sector, with a focus on improving cancer management outcomes.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be a gap in transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is basic, with cookie consent implemented but lacking comprehensive GDPR or other regulatory compliance documentation. The site uses third-party scripts like Google Analytics, which requires careful data protection management. Overall, the security risks are low but could be mitigated further by adopting best practices and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish detailed privacy and security policies outlining GDPR compliance, data handling, and user rights to improve transparency and legal compliance.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact to foster trust and preparedness.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize security vulnerabilities and performance issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR)
Description
The ICCR is a global collaboration founded by major pathology organizations to produce internationally standardized and evidence-based datasets for pathology reporting of cancer, aiming to improve cancer patient outcomes worldwide and advance international benchmarking in cancer management.
Key services
Standardized cancer pathology datasets, Publications on pathology reporting, Consultation on dataset development, Membership and funding opportunities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Fonts, Google Analytics
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with minimal input fields

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
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 challenges
  2. Content is focused on cancer pathology reporting standardization
  3. Multiple reputable international pathology organizations are sponsors and affiliates
  4. Contact information is clearly provided with professional email and phone
  5. Uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration
  6. No visible security headers detected, improvement possible
  7. Cookie consent banner present indicating some privacy compliance
  8. No explicit privacy or security policy pages found beyond disclaimer
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information available
  10. Website uses WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO and Google Analytics
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, leveraging jQuery and Google Fonts for frontend functionality and styling. SEO is enhanced using the Yoast SEO plugin, and visitor analytics are collected via Google Analytics. The site is mobile-responsive with a clean, professional design and clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility compliance to reduce technical debt and improve resilience.
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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