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Asociácia pasívnej požiarnej ochrany Slovenskej republiky · Government · Slovakia

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Asociácia pasívnej požiarnej ochrany Slovenskej republiky (APPO SR) is a Slovak non-profit association dedicated to improving fire safety standards in construction and building usage within Slovakia. Established in 2006, it has grown into a respected expert body with significant projects including the integration of fire safety certification requirements into legal regulations. The website serves as a comprehensive platform for information dissemination, membership management, educational resources, and e-commerce related to fire safety. The association maintains partnerships with relevant industry bodies and has a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with WooCommerce and uses modern plugins like Yoast SEO and WPBakery Page Builder. It employs Google reCAPTCHA for form security and implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. Hosting is provided by a Czech hosting provider, and the site is optimized for mobile devices with good SEO and accessibility practices. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and includes basic security best practices such as reCAPTCHA and cookie consent. However, some security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected and could be improved. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy image consistent with its role as a non-profit fire safety association. It is well-maintained with good content quality and technical implementation. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, adding a vulnerability disclosure policy, and improving accessibility features to further strengthen the security posture and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

7 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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 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
30
Email security
90
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
25
Average
54

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

APPO SR occupies a niche market as a fire safety standards association in Slovakia, targeting professionals in construction, fire protection, and regulatory bodies. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on education, certification, and advocacy. The association's partnerships with industry groups like ZEP SR and APZD enhance its credibility and influence. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, educational events, and e-commerce sales. The website's multilingual support and comprehensive content indicate a mature digital presence aimed at both local and international stakeholders. Growth indicators include ongoing projects, webinars, and legislative involvement. The partnership ecosystem is robust with clear links to related organizations.

Security posture

The security posture of the website is solid with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA protecting forms against spam and abuse. GDPR compliance is evident through cookie consent banners and privacy policies. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No incident response or security policy pages were found, indicating a potential gap in transparency for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected during analysis. Overall, the site demonstrates a good security culture but could benefit from formalizing incident response and enhancing header protections.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Create and publish a security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance and usability.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerability risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Asociácia pasívnej požiarnej ochrany Slovenskej republiky
Description
Hlavným poslaním našej asociácie je neustále zvyšovanie kvality protipožiarnej bezpečnosti pri výstavbe a pri užívaní stavieb v Slovenskej republike.
Key services
Fire safety certification, Technical specifications (ATN®), Educational webinars, Legislative monitoring, Project collaboration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA v2
Frameworks
Redux
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA implemented on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional non-profit association site focused on fire safety in Slovakia
  2. Content is in Slovak with English alternate language available
  3. Comprehensive navigation with multiple sections about membership, projects, documents, and e-shop
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with GDPR compliance
  5. No signs of malicious content or security blocking
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools
  7. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn
  8. No phone numbers explicitly found in the content
  9. Contact email sekretariat@appo.sk is provided
  10. Physical address in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia is provided
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. It employs WPBakery Page Builder for layout management and jQuery for client-side scripting. Google reCAPTCHA v2 is integrated for bot protection. Hosting is managed by feldhost.cz, a Czech hosting provider. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced SEO. Performance is moderate, with no critical issues detected. The site uses standard web fonts and icon sets (FontAwesome, Material Icons). There is potential to improve technical SEO and accessibility compliance further.
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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