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Security report for pelckmansuitgevers.be

Pelckmans Uitgevers nv · Retail · Belgium

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

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Pelckmans Uitgevers nv is a Belgian publishing company specializing in educational, general, and professional-scientific books, complemented by e-books and audiobooks. The company positions itself as an innovative and passionate publisher aiming to inspire and educate a broad audience. Their website supports e-commerce functionality, allowing direct purchase of books and related media. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and engages users through newsletters and social media channels. Technically, the website is built on Magento, leveraging modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel for marketing and analytics. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no obvious vulnerabilities detected, though some security headers could be improved. The WHOIS data is restricted due to .be domain policies, limiting transparency but not detracting significantly from trust given the professional website and business presence. Overall, the site is well-structured, user-friendly, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving a medium-sized retail publishing business in Belgium.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

      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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
67
Security headers
100
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
83
Average
76

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

Pelckmans operates in the retail publishing sector with a focus on Dutch-language markets in Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. Their business model combines traditional publishing with digital sales channels, including e-books and audiobooks. The company leverages partnerships for podcast content and webshop development, indicating a diversified content strategy. Their market position is that of an established regional publisher with a medium-sized footprint. The website's integration with OAuth for user login and a comprehensive catalog suggests a mature e-commerce operation. Marketing efforts include affiliate programs and retargeting via Facebook and Google, supporting customer acquisition and retention. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for managed contact channels, likely to streamline customer service.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Cookie consent is actively managed, supporting GDPR compliance. However, some standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Referrer-Policy are not explicitly detected and could be added to enhance protection against common web attacks. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, which could improve transparency and incident response readiness. The use of third-party scripts for marketing and analytics is extensive, which requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is solid for a retail publisher but could benefit from formalized security policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy and Referrer-Policy to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy or vulnerability disclosure page to improve transparency and incident response.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to reduce supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding direct verified contact information such as company phone numbers or emails to improve customer trust and support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pelckmans Uitgevers nv
Description
Pelckmans maakt educatieve, algemene en professioneel-wetenschappelijke uitgaven en verzorgt opleidingen. Door vernieuwing, expertise en passie voor ons vak te delen, bouwen we aan de uitgeverij van de toekomst.
Key services
Book publishing, E-books, Audiobooks, Educational and professional training
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Magento (e-commerce platform), jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Cookiebot
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login via OAuth

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
TradeTracker
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
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 and e-commerce functionality.
  2. Strong cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms in place.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via forms.
  4. WHOIS data is restricted, limiting domain registration transparency.
  5. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  6. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  7. Good social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Magento e-commerce platform, utilizing jQuery and various third-party marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Cookiebot for cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes SEO best practices like meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility compliance. The technical infrastructure supports a robust e-commerce experience with OAuth-based login and a comprehensive product catalog. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but the presence of Indie Group as a webshop partner suggests professional hosting and development support. Overall, the technical implementation is modern and functional, supporting the business goals effectively.
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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