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VDL Groep · Manufacturing · Netherlands

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Network security.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

VDL Groep is a large industrial group specializing in innovative solutions across multiple sectors including Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech, and Foodtech. The company emphasizes a strong team culture, professional growth, and offers a wide range of job opportunities and internships primarily targeting professionals and students in technical and management fields. The website is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and integrates modern technologies such as Google Tag Manager, reCAPTCHA, and Salesforce for recruitment processes. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and form protections, though explicit security policies and incident response information are absent. The lack of WHOIS transparency slightly reduces trust but the overall professional presentation and clear contact information support legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

  2. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
67

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

VDL Groep holds a strong market position as a diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple subsidiaries and a presence in Belgium and the Netherlands. Their business model focuses on manufacturing and engineering services supported by a robust recruitment platform to attract talent. The company leverages digital marketing and social media to engage potential candidates and maintains a comprehensive ecosystem including job alerts and testimonials. Growth indicators include active job postings across various disciplines and educational programs. The partnership with Salesforce for recruitment indicates a mature digital infrastructure. No suspicious domains or affiliate programs were detected, reinforcing a focused business approach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA to prevent automated abuse, and controlled script loading via Google Tag Manager. However, the absence of key security headers and a public security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. GDPR compliance is supported by clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and enhancing security headers to improve defense-in-depth and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate risks from external dependencies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
VDL Groep
Registration number
KVK: 17017545
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VDL Groep
Description
VDL Groep is a professional industrial solutions provider working in Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech and Foodtech sectors. They emphasize teamwork, innovation, and growth opportunities.
Key services
Job vacancies across multiple technical and management fields, Internships and student jobs, Work and learn programs, Employee benefits and informal activities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, jQuery, Select2, Slick Carousel, CKEditor, Google Maps API, Salesforce Connexys integration
Frameworks
Bootstrap 5.3
Platforms
Web browser
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Google Tag Manager for controlled script loading

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied by GTM usage)
Marketing tools
Cookie Script
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 challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to recruitment in industrial sectors.
  3. Multiple language options available (Dutch NL, Dutch BE, English).
  4. Comprehensive navigation with mega menus and mobile-friendly design.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and integrations with Google services and Salesforce.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  10. WHOIS data is not publicly available, limiting domain trust verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Bootstrap 5.3 for responsive design, jQuery, Select2 for enhanced form controls, and Slick Carousel for interactive content sliders. Integration with Google Maps API and Salesforce Connexys indicates a well-developed infrastructure supporting recruitment workflows. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The CMS appears to be ContentBox, a flexible platform suitable for content-rich sites. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring accessibility across devices. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced further by updating and monitoring third-party libraries and improving security headers.
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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