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Security report for sapheneia.com

Sapheneia · Healthcare · United States

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

28/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Sapheneia is a specialized healthcare technology company focused on medical imaging software innovations, particularly in radiation dose reduction and compliance with FDA and NEMA standards. Their partnership with Scannerside enhances their offerings with dose tracking and analytics solutions. The company targets healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers, providing vendor-neutral software solutions to optimize imaging and ensure regulatory compliance. The website reflects a professional business with clear service offerings and industry certifications, although some content such as privacy policies is missing. Technically, the website is built on an older WordPress platform with common plugins and libraries like jQuery and Bootstrap. While the site is functional and moderately optimized for mobile, it lacks HTTPS encryption and modern security headers, which are critical for protecting sensitive healthcare-related information. The use of outdated software versions poses potential security risks. From a security perspective, the absence of HTTPS and security headers, along with outdated libraries, lowers the security posture significantly. No explicit security or incident response policies are found on the site. Privacy compliance is weak, with no visible privacy or cookie policies despite the use of Google Analytics tracking. Contact information is available, including a phone number and physical address in Colorado, USA, supporting business credibility. Overall, the website is moderately professional and credible but requires urgent improvements in security and privacy compliance to meet modern standards and protect user data effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  4. 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"

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
28

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 · found on this site
  • 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 sapheneia.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

Sapheneia operates in a niche healthcare technology market, providing FDA-cleared software solutions for medical imaging dose optimization and compliance. Their business model is B2B, targeting hospitals, imaging centers, and OEM manufacturers. The partnership with Scannerside strengthens their market position by offering integrated dose tracking and analytics. The company appears small but established since 2006, with a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance. Their digital presence includes social media engagement and press releases, indicating active marketing and communication efforts. However, the website's technical and security limitations may impact customer trust and growth potential if not addressed.

Security posture

The current security posture of the website is weak due to the lack of HTTPS, absence of security headers, and use of outdated software components. These issues expose the site to risks such as data interception, cross-site scripting, and other common web vulnerabilities. No dedicated security or incident response information is provided, which may hinder trust from healthcare clients who require stringent data protection. The use of Google Analytics without a privacy policy further complicates compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR. Immediate remediation is recommended to enhance encryption, update software, implement security headers, and publish privacy and security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to the latest stable versions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  3. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Develop and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms.
  5. Establish and communicate a security incident response plan and contact channels to improve trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sapheneia
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sapheneia
Description
Sapheneia specializes in diagnostic and analytical image processing solutions that enable radiation dose reduction through image quality enhancement. They provide FDA approved XR-29 Dose Check solutions and partner with Scannerside to offer dose tracking and compliance services.
Key services
XR-29 Dose Check compliance software, Image optimization for CT, X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, MRI, Dose tracking and analytics, OEM integration and manufacturing solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
WordPress 4.6.29, jQuery 1.12.4, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, MasterSlider, BuddyPress, Contact Form 7, Elegant Builder
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of Google Analytics with asynchronous loading
  • No visible exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTP only, no HTTPS detected
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found despite use of tracking
  3. Terms of Use page present
  4. Contact information includes phone and physical address in Colorado, USA
  5. Social media presence on major platforms
  6. Outdated WordPress and jQuery versions used
  7. No security headers detected
  8. Business focuses on medical imaging software and compliance solutions
  9. Content is professional and relevant to healthcare industry
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 4.6.29 with plugins including BuddyPress, Contact Form 7, and Elegant Builder. It uses jQuery 1.12.4 and Bootstrap for responsive design, though mobile optimization is basic. The site loads external resources from Google Fonts, Google Maps, and jQuery CDN. Performance is moderate with some modern features like asynchronous Google Analytics loading. However, the use of outdated CMS and libraries introduces technical debt and security risks. There is no evidence of modern performance optimization techniques such as HTTP/2 or advanced caching. Accessibility features are minimal, and SEO optimization is basic with meta tags and Open Graph data present but limited structured data. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but requires modernization to improve security, performance, and compliance.
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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