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Security report for studykik.com

StudyKIK · Healthcare · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

StudyKIK is a healthcare technology company specializing in patient recruitment and retention for clinical trials. Founded in 2013 and operating under the parent company Syneos Health, StudyKIK offers a comprehensive platform that connects patients, clinical trial sites, and sponsors to accelerate medical research and treatment development. Their services include patient recruitment, eConsent, virtual visits, study websites, and trial reporting, targeting patients, families, clinical sites, and sponsors. The company positions itself as a trusted partner in clinical research with a mission to bring new treatments to people faster through education and innovative technology. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies including React, Google Tag Manager, and Cloudflare for hosting and security. It integrates third-party tools such as OneTrust for cookie consent management, PureChat for live chat support, and Hotjar for user behavior analytics. The site demonstrates good performance and mobile optimization, with a professional and accessible design. SEO and privacy compliance are well addressed with proper meta tags, privacy and cookie policies, and GDPR consent mechanisms. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security headers, and uses clientTransferProhibited status to protect domain transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and consistent registration history. Contact information is clearly provided, including email, phone numbers, and social media channels. Overall, StudyKIK's website reflects a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and a solid security posture. The site is safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a dedicated security policy, and adding a vulnerability disclosure program to further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

2 findings 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
81

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention studykik.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
219
Employees
18
Customers
49
Third parties
152
Weak passwords
2%

Latest record dated 2026-05-28 · 6 subdomains affected

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  • –studykik.com2026-05-28
  • –studykik.com2026-05-27
  • –studykik.com2026-05-27
  • –studykik.com2026-05-20
  • –studykik.com2026-05-12

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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

StudyKIK operates in the healthcare and technology sectors, focusing on clinical trial patient recruitment and retention. Their business model leverages technology platforms to connect patients with clinical research opportunities, providing value to patients, sites, and sponsors. The company benefits from being part of Syneos Health, a larger healthcare services organization, which strengthens its market position. Key competitive advantages include a comprehensive service offering, rapid patient recruitment capabilities, and integrated digital tools such as eConsent and virtual visits. The target customer segments include patients seeking clinical trials, research sites needing recruitment support, and sponsors requiring trial management solutions. Growth indicators include a decade-long domain presence, partnerships with well-known pharmaceutical companies, and active social media engagement. The company maintains a professional brand image with consistent messaging and trust signals such as privacy compliance and contact transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The domain status clientTransferProhibited adds protection against unauthorized domain transfers. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a minor security gap. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, nor a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. These gaps suggest room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid for a healthcare technology website but could be enhanced by formalizing security policies and enabling DNSSEC.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
StudyKIK
Description
StudyKIK's mission is to make a difference in the world by getting new treatments to people faster through education and innovative technology.
Key services
Patient recruitment, Patient retention, eConsent, Virtual visits, Study websites, Trial reporting, Study companion apps
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare, OneTrust, PureChat, Hotjar
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent with management options
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Hotjar, Cloudflare Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Cloudflare Insights
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent, PureChat
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 clinical trial patient recruitment and retention technology.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  4. Multiple contact channels including email, phone, and chat support.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  6. No signs of adult or inappropriate content.
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers but DNSSEC missing.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework with asynchronous loading of scripts for performance optimization. Hosting is provided by Cloudflare, offering CDN and security benefits. The site uses Google Tag Manager for marketing and analytics integration, OneTrust for cookie consent management, PureChat for live chat support, and Hotjar for user behavior analytics. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility considerations, though these could be improved. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential for further optimization. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom or proprietary platform. The technical infrastructure is robust and supports the business goals effectively, though enabling DNSSEC and improving accessibility would strengthen the technical posture.
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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