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Security report for uzbrusselfoundation.be

Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Foundation · Healthcare · Belgium

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

UZ Brussel Foundation is a Belgian non-profit organization affiliated with the University Hospital Brussels, dedicated to supporting innovative healthcare, scientific research, and patient-centered projects through fundraising and community engagement. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation, multilingual support (Dutch and French), and comprehensive content targeting donors, patients, healthcare professionals, and volunteers. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, AMP components, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms implemented, though improvements could be made by adding security headers like Content-Security-Policy and publishing a security.txt for vulnerability disclosures. WHOIS data is restricted, which is common for privacy reasons in non-profit sectors, but the website content and external references support legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates good digital maturity, compliance with privacy regulations, and a trustworthy online presence.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

  4. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
50
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
73
Average
49

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The foundation operates in the healthcare and non-profit sectors, focusing on fundraising for medical research and patient care projects. Its market position is strong within Belgium as an established university hospital foundation. Revenue streams primarily come from donations, legacies, corporate partnerships, and volunteer activities. The target audience includes donors, patients, healthcare workers, and academic researchers. The organization maintains partnerships with the university hospital and fundraising platforms, enhancing its ecosystem. Growth indicators include active campaigns and community engagement features. Strategic observations highlight the foundation's emphasis on transparency, privacy compliance, and leveraging digital tools for outreach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security.txt file indicate areas for improvement. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of multiple third-party tracking scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Incident response readiness is not explicitly documented, which could be enhanced by providing clear security contact channels. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the organization's profile but could benefit from formalizing vulnerability disclosure and enhancing header protections.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Implement Content-Security-Policy and other security headers to mitigate XSS and clickjacking risks.
  3. Ensure all forms include anti-CSRF tokens to protect against cross-site request forgery.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and update dependencies to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Provide explicit incident response contact information to improve security transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Foundation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Foundation
Description
UZ Brussel Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the University Hospital Brussels by bringing donors, healthcare providers, and scientists together to advance innovative healthcare, scientific research, and patient-centered projects.
Key services
Fundraising (donations, gifts, legacies), Supporting healthcare projects and research, Volunteer mobilization, Corporate partnerships
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.3.1, Bootstrap 4.1.3, RoyalSlider, AOS (Animate On Scroll), AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) components, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
AMP
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure external libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
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 no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is primarily in Dutch with French language option
  3. Strong focus on healthcare philanthropy and patient support
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy present
  5. Multiple external tracking and analytics scripts used
  6. WHOIS data is restricted, limiting domain registration transparency
  7. No explicit security.txt or incident response contact found
  8. Use of modern web technologies and AMP for mobile optimization
  9. Clear contact information including phone, email, and address
  10. No visible critical security vulnerabilities in HTML content
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of Bootstrap 4.1.3 for responsive design, jQuery 3.3.1 for DOM manipulation, RoyalSlider for image sliders, and AOS for scroll animations. AMP components are integrated to enhance mobile performance. Google Tag Manager orchestrates multiple analytics and marketing tags including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. The CMS appears to be CMS Made Simple based on form parameters and URL structures. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical stack is modern and suitable for the foundation's needs but could be enhanced with performance tuning and accessibility improvements.
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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