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Security report for aix.kz

Astana International Exchange · Finance · Kazakhstan

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Astana International Exchange (AIX) is a regional stock exchange established in 2016 and operating under the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) framework. It serves as a key financial market gateway for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, offering trading, clearing, settlement, and market data services. The exchange benefits from strong international partnerships with shareholders such as Goldman Sachs, Shanghai Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the Silk Road Fund, positioning it as a credible and trusted market player in the region. The website reflects a professional and well-maintained digital presence with comprehensive business information and regulatory compliance documentation. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, providing good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure aligned with its business goals and regulatory environment.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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. 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

  2. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
81

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

AIX operates in the finance sector as a stock exchange focused on capital markets development in Central Asia. Its business model revolves around providing a regulated trading platform, membership services, and market data products. The exchange targets institutional investors, listed companies, and financial intermediaries. Its competitive advantage lies in its international shareholder base and regulatory framework under AIFC, which enhances trust and market access. The website's content and linked domains indicate active engagement in market education, regulatory transparency, and event hosting, supporting growth and market penetration. The partnership ecosystem includes global financial institutions and regional stakeholders, reinforcing its strategic position.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent aligned with GDPR, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no dedicated security policy or incident response contact information publicly available, which could be a gap in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or malicious indicators were detected in the content or scripts. The use of third-party analytics and tag management is managed with user consent, reflecting compliance awareness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced with additional policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize risks from vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Astana International Exchange
Description
Astana International Exchange (AIX) was formed in 2017 as one of the pillars of AIFC. Astana International Exchange operates within an internationally recognized regulatory framework to ensure transparency and high standards of corporate governance. AIX’s shareholders include AIFC, Goldman Sachs, Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Silk Road Fund and NASDAQ, which also provides AIX’s trading platform.
Key services
Listings, Trading, Clearing & Settlement, Market Data, Membership services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery, CookieControl, PDFObject
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics with consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, CookieControl
Transparency
good

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
  2. Strong focus on finance and capital markets in Central Asia
  3. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation present
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Telegram, Instagram
  7. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms implemented
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO plugin for search optimization and Google Tag Manager and Analytics for user tracking and performance monitoring. It uses jQuery and other JavaScript libraries for interactivity and cookie management tools for GDPR compliance. The site loads CSS and JS assets efficiently with versioning for cache control. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and viewport settings. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in accessibility and security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified but the site uses Amazon S3 for some assets. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with room for modernization in security and accessibility.
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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