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Security report for bef.lv

Baltijas Vides Forums · Other · Latvia

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in Network security, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Baltijas Vides Forums is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable management in the Baltic Sea region. The organization operates multiple projects focused on climate change adaptation, pollution control, water resource management, and sustainable mobility. Their website reflects a well-established NGO with a clear mission to foster cooperation among institutions and interest groups, providing training and advocacy services. The organization targets environmental stakeholders and the general public interested in ecological issues. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using common plugins such as Yoast SEO and Slider Revolution, with integration of Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and presents a professional design with clear navigation. However, some security best practices like security headers and cookie consent mechanisms are missing, which could be improved to enhance compliance and security posture. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and does not expose sensitive data in the HTML. No critical vulnerabilities were detected in the visible content. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the website content and contact details appear consistent and legitimate. Overall, the site demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with room for improvement in privacy compliance and security headers. The overall risk assessment is low, with recommendations to implement cookie consent, add security headers, and publish security and incident response policies to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

12 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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
    • 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
40

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

Baltijas Vides Forums holds a solid position as a regional environmental NGO with a focus on sustainable development and environmental protection in Latvia and the Baltic Sea region. Their competitive advantage lies in their multi-country partnerships and diverse project portfolio funded by EU and other sources. The business model is non-profit, relying on project grants and collaborations. The target customers include governmental bodies, environmental institutions, and the public. Growth indicators include active project updates and international cooperation. The partnership ecosystem includes sister organizations in Lithuania, Estonia, and Germany, enhancing regional influence and resource sharing. Strategic observations highlight the organization's commitment to environmental advocacy and capacity building, positioning it as a key player in Baltic environmental initiatives.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. There is no visible cookie consent mechanism, which is a compliance gap under GDPR. Incident response and security policy information are not published, limiting transparency. No known vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found in the HTML content. The organization should enhance its security culture by implementing recommended headers, cookie consent, and publishing security policies. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security audits to maintain compliance and security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Baltijas Vides Forums
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Baltijas Vides Forums
Description
Baltijas Vides Forums is a non-profit organization focused on environmental protection, promoting cooperation and dialogue among institutions and interest groups, and enhancing qualifications in environmental management.
Key services
Environmental project management, Research and reporting, Advocacy and policy support, Training and capacity building
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, Slider Revolution, Ultimate VC Addons
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

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

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 professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Clear focus on environmental projects and cooperation in the Baltic region.
  3. Contact information is transparent and includes physical address, phone, and email.
  4. No evidence of security headers in HTML source; could improve security posture.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR relevance.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
  7. Use of common WordPress plugins and technologies.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
  9. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including PHP, jQuery, and popular plugins like Yoast SEO and Slider Revolution. It integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user tracking and marketing insights. The site is mobile responsive and uses Google Fonts for typography. Performance is moderate with some optimization potential. No major technical debt or errors were detected in the HTML source. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. The site lacks some advanced security configurations such as security headers and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a medium-sized NGO website but could benefit from enhanced security and privacy features.
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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