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Security report for vhe.nl

VHE Industrial automation · Technology · Netherlands

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

VHE Industrial automation is a specialized B2B partner focused on co-development and production of high-tech machine control, connectivity, and motion control systems. The company targets Original Equipment Manufacturers in advanced technology sectors, providing integrated hardware and software solutions to accelerate innovation and time-to-market. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, comprehensive content, and strong branding consistency. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern tools like Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, and Google Consent Mode, ensuring good SEO and privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent, though explicit security policies and headers could be improved. Overall, the domain registration and website content align well, indicating a legitimate and trustworthy business entity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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 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"

    • 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';…

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
64

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

VHE positions itself as a key co-development and manufacturing partner in the high-tech industrial automation market, serving clients in sectors such as semiconductor, smart energy, and high-tech machinery. The business model centers on close collaboration with OEMs to develop complex control systems, leveraging in-house production capabilities. The presence of notable client logos and detailed team contacts suggests strong industry relationships and a credible market position. The company emphasizes innovation support and lifecycle management, indicating a comprehensive service offering. Growth potential is supported by digital marketing efforts and multilingual support.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS, integration of Google reCAPTCHA for form protection, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a corporate website but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing data retention policies and more detailed privacy compliance information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VHE Industrial automation
Description
VHE is a co-development and production partner specializing in Machine Control, Machine Connectivity, and Motion Control systems for high-tech markets.
Key services
Co-development, Machine Control systems, Machine Connectivity systems, Motion Control systems, Assembly and production of control cabinets and cable sets
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Tag Manager, Google Consent Mode, Gravity Forms, Swiper.js, Font Awesome 6, jQuery 3.7.1
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration
  • Cookie consent with Google Consent Mode
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied by GTM)
Marketing tools
Google Consent Mode
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong focus on B2B industrial automation and co-development
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  6. Contact information is detailed and includes direct emails and phone numbers
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response info publicly available
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using up-to-date plugins and libraries such as Yoast SEO, Swiper.js, and Font Awesome 6. It employs Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode for analytics and privacy management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing media and scripts. The technical stack is well-suited for the business needs, though some security enhancements and hosting details could be clarified. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly digital experience.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 64/100Medium33 findingsView report
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