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Security report for takeda.cz

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited · Healthcare · Japan

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a leading global bio-pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, specializing in research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The website targets patients, healthcare professionals, investors, and the general public, providing comprehensive corporate and scientific information in Czech language. The company emphasizes its commitment to patients, people, and the planet, reflecting its corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO. The site loads with moderate performance and includes structured data for enhanced search engine understanding. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with active consent mechanisms implemented. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes essential security headers such as Content Security Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, suggesting room for improvement in transparency. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and secure digital presence consistent with a large pharmaceutical enterprise. The lack of WHOIS data is likely due to privacy protection and does not detract from the legitimacy of the site. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and enhancing incident response contact visibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

6 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"

    • 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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 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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
85
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
71

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

Takeda holds a strong market position as a global bio-pharmaceutical leader with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Its business model revolves around research-driven pharmaceutical development and global distribution. The company targets diverse customer segments including patients, healthcare providers, and investors. The website reflects a mature digital presence with clear branding and comprehensive content, supporting Takeda's reputation and market reach. The presence of official social media channels and structured data enhances its digital footprint. No direct competitors or partners are listed on the site, but the company operates at an enterprise scale with a global footprint.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, robust SSL configuration, and implementation of key security headers. Cookie consent and privacy compliance are well managed, indicating adherence to GDPR requirements. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and may impact stakeholder confidence. No signs of vulnerabilities or insecure practices were found in the analyzed content. The WHOIS data absence is noted but likely due to privacy protection rather than malicious intent. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced public security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, including dedicated security or abuse email addresses.
  4. Enhance transparency around data protection officer roles and privacy governance.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Description
Jako přední biofarmaceutická společnost zaměřená na výzkum a vývoj se sídlem v Japonsku se řídíme naším závazkem vůči pacientům, našim lidem a planetě
Key services
Research and Development, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Clinical Trials, Corporate Responsibility Initiatives
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented in Czech language targeting local audience.
  3. Strong corporate branding and consistent design.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Presence of official social media and contact information.
  7. No security or privacy critical issues detected.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable but likely due to privacy protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack centered on React and Next.js frameworks, enabling server-side rendering and improved SEO. The use of external CDNs for assets and scripts supports performance optimization. The site includes comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data for rich search engine results. Accessibility features and mobile responsiveness are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, with potential for further optimization. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and aligned with enterprise standards.
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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