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Security report for imec-int.com

imec · Technology · Belgium

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Imec is a globally recognized independent research and development hub specializing in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. The organization focuses on advancing semiconductor technologies, integrated photonics, health technologies, and connectivity solutions. Imec supports a broad ecosystem including research programs, foundry services, venturing and startup support, and workforce development, positioning itself as a leader in innovation for smarter, sustainable microchips and applications. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, comprehensive content, and active engagement through news, events, and social media channels. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with strong mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks explicit security headers and published incident response policies. The absence of WHOIS data introduces a minor trust concern, but overall the site demonstrates legitimacy and professionalism. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security transparency and WHOIS information to further boost trust and compliance.

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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  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
72
Security headers
65
Email security
100
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
79

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

Imec operates in the high-technology sector, focusing on semiconductor R&D and innovation services. Its market position as a world-leading nanoelectronics hub is supported by a comprehensive portfolio of services and a strong partner network. The business model combines research collaborations, foundry services for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, and venturing support for startups. The target customers include technology companies, research institutions, and startups seeking advanced semiconductor and digital technology solutions. The company maintains a large operational scale with extensive cleanroom facilities and labs. The website's content and structure indicate a well-established organization with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and education. Partnerships and ecosystem support are key growth drivers. The presence of a NanoIC pilot line aligned with the EU Chips Act highlights strategic alignment with regional technology initiatives.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact information, which limits transparency and readiness perception. The lack of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file further reduces the security posture. Overall, the site is secure for general users but could improve in security communication and advanced header implementation to mitigate risks and enhance trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency or provide verified domain registration information to improve trustworthiness.
  5. Continue maintaining GDPR compliance and update privacy and cookie policies regularly to reflect best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
imec
Description
Imec is the world-leading R&D and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. It combines nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter, better future.
Key services
Advanced CMOS and beyond CMOS research, Integrated photonics, Health technologies, Sensing and actuation, Connectivity technology, Research programs, Foundry services, Venturing and startup ecosystem, Education and workforce development, NanoIC pilot line
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Typekit fonts, Google Tag Manager, CookieHub, Various JavaScript chunks
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Reddit Ads Pixel
Marketing tools
CookieHub
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on nanoelectronics R&D and innovation services.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms.
  4. Active social media presence and regular news updates.
  5. No exposed security vulnerabilities detected in HTML content.
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is a minor trust concern.
  7. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via form and social media.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack using React and Next.js frameworks, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile responsiveness. It integrates Typekit fonts for typography and uses Google Tag Manager and CookieHub for analytics and cookie management. The backend appears to be Drupal-based, serving content via APIs. The site is well-structured with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data for SEO and social sharing. Performance is optimized with preloading and asynchronous script loading. Accessibility is addressed with semantic HTML and ARIA attributes. There is no indication of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and incident response mechanisms to reduce technical risks.
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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