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Security report for werkenbijvdl.nl

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 international industrial family business headquartered in the Netherlands, specializing in manufacturing and technology solutions across sectors such as Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech, and Foodtech. The website serves primarily as a career portal targeting job seekers and students interested in joining the company. The digital infrastructure employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Google reCAPTCHA, and Google Maps API, indicating a mature technical setup. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and use of CAPTCHA, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent. Privacy compliance is partially addressed via cookie consent mechanisms but lacks a visible privacy policy or terms of service. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized for user experience and SEO.

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 over 100 subsidiaries and 14,000 employees worldwide. The business model focuses on end-to-end industrial solutions from development to maintenance, supported by a robust talent acquisition platform. The company targets professionals and students in technical and managerial roles, offering extensive career development opportunities. Partnerships such as the VDL Triple T Academy enhance workforce training. The website reflects a consistent brand and communicates a family-oriented culture, which is a competitive advantage in attracting talent.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and CAPTCHA protections. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and security headers suggests room for improvement in transparency and defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Privacy compliance is basic, with cookie consent implemented but no detailed privacy policy or GDPR statements visible. The security posture is adequate for a corporate career site but could be enhanced by publishing security and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicly disclose a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Expand contact information to include verified company emails for support and security inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VDL Groep
Description
VDL Groep is een internationaal industrieel familiebedrijf met meer dan 100 VDL-bedrijven in 20 landen. Samen met 14.000 collega’s werken we aan innovatieve oplossingen voor de werelden Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech en Foodtech. Van onderdeel tot module of complete machine. Van ontwikkeling tot productie, installatie en onderhoud. Onze missie: met technologie de wereld beter, slimmer en duurzamer maken.
Key services
Development and production of industrial components, modules, and complete machines, Installation and maintenance services, Employment opportunities and career development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Maps API, FontAwesome, Slick Carousel
Frameworks
Bootstrap 5.3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookie Script
Marketing tools
Cookie Script
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured for job seekers.
  2. Strong focus on career opportunities and company culture.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and third-party services for tracking and analytics.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. Cookie consent is implemented, indicating some privacy compliance effort.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in the provided content.
  7. Contact information is limited to phone and contact form; no email addresses found.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including Bootstrap 5.3 for responsive design, FontAwesome for icons, and jQuery-based components like Slick Carousel for interactive elements. Google services such as reCAPTCHA and Maps API are integrated for security and location features. Cookie consent is managed via a third-party script. The site appears to be custom-built or uses a proprietary CMS, with no common CMS detected. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Technical risks are minimal, but adding security headers and improving privacy documentation would reduce potential vulnerabilities.
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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