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Security report for wij.nl

WIJ Special Media · Media · Netherlands

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WIJ.nl is a well-established Dutch media platform specializing in pregnancy, parenting, and child development content. Founded in 1996, it serves a Dutch-speaking audience primarily composed of expecting parents and families with young children. The site offers a broad range of informational content, personal stories, and practical tools such as baby name finders and pregnancy calculators. It monetizes through advertising and affiliate partnerships with related services like birth announcement cards and pregnancy product boxes. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries, a Drupal CMS backend, and integrates multiple advertising and analytics services managed through a consent management platform, ensuring GDPR compliance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and DNSSEC enabled, though some security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with good content quality and user experience, supported by a transparent WHOIS record and consistent business information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

    • 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

  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';…

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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
40
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
65

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

WIJ Special Media operates in the Dutch media sector focusing on family and pregnancy-related content. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing domain presence, comprehensive content offerings, and strong partnerships with related service providers. The business model is content-driven with revenue streams from advertising and affiliate marketing. The target market is Dutch parents and expecting families, with a medium-sized organizational footprint. The company maintains a consistent brand and leverages social media channels effectively to engage its audience. Strategic partnerships with wijgeboortekaartjes.nl and deblijedoos.nl enhance its service ecosystem. The company appears stable with no suspicious patterns in domain registration or content.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and DNSSEC enabled, reducing risks of interception and DNS spoofing. The use of a consent management platform aligns with GDPR requirements, enhancing privacy compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security policy or incident response plan are areas for improvement. No exposed credentials or vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. The integration of multiple third-party advertising and analytics scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to prevent supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Provide explicit security contact channels (e.g., security@wij.nl) for vulnerability reporting and incident communication.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising partners to minimize supply chain risks and ensure compliance.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security and privacy compliance reviews to maintain high standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WIJ Special Media
Description
Op WIJ.nl vind je alles over je kinderwens en zwanger worden, je zwangerschap en de bevalling tot het opgroeien van je baby, peuter en kleuter.
Key services
Pregnancy and parenting information, Blogs and personal stories, Tools like baby name finder and pregnancy calculators, Advertising and affiliate marketing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.0 slim, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Swiper.js, Magnific Popup, Gravito CMP (Consent Management Platform), Ahrefs Analytics, Pako (compression library)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • Consent management platform implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Ahrefs Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Amazon Ads, Rubicon Project, Smart AdServer, Criteo, PubMatic, Sharethrough, Adform, Teads
Tracking pixels
Ahrefs Analytics, Refinery89 tracking
Marketing tools
Gravito CMP
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 focused on pregnancy, parenting, and child development in Dutch language.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and consent management.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with GDPR compliance.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  6. Multiple advertising and tracking services integrated but managed via CMP.
  7. Social media presence on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, YouTube.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  9. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery, Swiper.js for sliders, and Magnific Popup for modals. It uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, supplemented by Ahrefs Analytics and other marketing tools. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with multiple external scripts that may impact load times. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified beyond the registrar team.blue nl B.V. The site uses a consent management platform (Gravito CMP) to handle GDPR cookie consent. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to optimize script loading and enhance 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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