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Security report for med-publico.com

medpublico · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

medpublico is a specialized full-service agency focused on medical and scientific communication, serving pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, academic institutions, and professional associations primarily in Germany. The company offers a broad range of services including strategic consulting, medical writing, PR and marketing, creative design, digital solutions, and training through its academy. With over 15 years of experience and a small but expert team, medpublico positions itself as a trusted partner in healthcare communication. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern web technologies and integrating Google Analytics and Tag Manager for data insights, complemented by a cookie consent mechanism via Borlabs Cookie. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place, though improvements could be made by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is basic, with cookie consent but no visible privacy policy or terms of service in the provided content. Overall, the website is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, supporting the company's credibility in the healthcare communication sector.

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

5 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 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
15
Email security
82
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
60

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention med-publico.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

medpublico operates in the healthcare communication sector, targeting pharmaceutical and medical technology clients as well as academic and professional organizations. The business model is agency-based, offering integrated services from strategy to execution across multiple communication disciplines. The company leverages its interdisciplinary team to provide specialized expertise, which is a competitive advantage. The presence of awards and client testimonials indicates a positive market reputation. The website content and domain age align well with the company's claimed history, supporting business credibility. The company appears to focus on quality and client trust rather than volume, consistent with a small-sized agency. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the website content or WHOIS data.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent is implemented, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, no advanced security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) were detected, and DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No security policy or incident response contacts are published, which is a gap in transparency and readiness. The use of popular and updated CMS and plugins reduces risk of vulnerabilities, but no explicit vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and publishing security-related policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the website footer or header.
  4. Add a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
medpublico
Description
Agile interdisciplinary team of natural scientists, medical professionals, creatives and digital experts specializing in medical communication. Services include RX, OTC, medical technology, orphan drugs, education and communication for companies, universities and professional associations.
Key services
Strategic Consulting, Medical and Scientific Communication, PR and Marketing, Creative Services, Digital Solutions, Academy / Training
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Elementor 3.32.5, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Borlabs Cookie
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented via Borlabs Cookie
  • Google Tag Manager with consent prioritization

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie
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 professional and focused on medical and scientific communication services.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with phone and email.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in provided content.
  6. Use of modern WordPress and Elementor technologies.
  7. Google Analytics and Tag Manager used for tracking with consent prioritization.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  9. Domain WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Elementor page builder, which provides flexibility and ease of content management. The inclusion of Google Analytics and Tag Manager indicates a mature approach to data-driven marketing and user behavior analysis. The site uses Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. Performance appears moderate with optimized images and responsive design for mobile devices. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site uses domaincontrol.com name servers, suggesting hosting or DNS management via GoDaddy or related providers. There is room for technical improvement in security headers and DNS security. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for enhancement.
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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