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Security report for bcme.eu

Baltijas Mediju izcilības centrs · Media · Latvia

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Baltijas Mediju izcilības centrs is a regional non-profit organization focused on advancing media excellence and journalism professionalism in the Baltic region and Eastern Partnership countries. The organization provides training, research, grants, and media literacy initiatives aimed at fostering positive societal change through informed media consumption and critical thinking. The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with multilingual support and SEO optimization, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and GDPR-compliant cookie consent, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent. Overall, the site demonstrates a trustworthy and professional online presence aligned with its mission.

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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
25
Average
57
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

The organization positions itself as a key player in media development and literacy in its region, targeting journalists, media users, and independent media outlets. Its business model revolves around educational services, research publications, and grant programs, supported by donors and partners. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and events, with active social media engagement. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication channels via forms. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized donors and international organizations, enhancing credibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and uses privacy and cookie consent plugins to comply with GDPR. However, it lacks visible security headers and formal security or incident response policies. No vulnerability disclosure mechanisms or security.txt files are present, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. The absence of exposed sensitive data and use of updated plugins indicate a reasonable security baseline, but there is room for strengthening security best practices and incident management.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and core to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider providing direct contact information for data protection officer or privacy inquiries to strengthen GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Baltijas Mediju izcilības centrs
Description
Baltijas Mediju izcilības centrs veicina žurnālistu profesionālo izaugsmi un stiprina sabiedrības medijpratību, attīstot kritisko domāšanu un spēju orientēties informācijas plūsmā. Mērķis ir veidot mediju vidi, kas sekmē pozitīvas pārmaiņas sabiedrībā. Atbalsts tiek sniegts nacionālajiem un reģionālajiem neatkarīgajiem medijiem, nodrošinot zināšanas un prasmes ilgtspējīgai attīstībai. Regulāri tiek apkopoti un analizēti dati par mediju tirgus tendencēm un auditoriju paradumiem, īpašu uzmanību pievēršot grupām, kuras pakļautas propagandas ietekmei.
Key services
Žurnālistu profesionālā izaugsme, Medijpratības stiprināšana, Pētījumi, Apmācības, Granti
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Yoast SEO plugin, Contact Form 7, Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent, Swiper.js, WPML (multilingual plugin), FSLightbox
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy plugins

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
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 primarily in Latvian with English alternate language available.
  3. Strong focus on media excellence, journalism training, and media literacy.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy compliant with GDPR.
  5. No explicit terms of service found.
  6. Contact information is primarily via contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  7. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
  9. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts found.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 with a suite of modern plugins including Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent, WPML for multilingual support, and Swiper.js for interactive elements. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with optimized images and lazy loading techniques. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified beyond the registrar (GoDaddy.com, LLC). Accessibility features are basic but present. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's digital goals effectively with opportunities for further optimization and security enhancements.
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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