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Security report for bioportal.hr

Ministarstvo zaštite okoliša i zelene tranzicije · Government · Croatia

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bioportal.hr is the official web portal for the Information System for Nature Protection in Croatia, operated by the Ministry of Environment and Green Transition. It serves as a comprehensive platform providing biodiversity data, observation reporting tools, red list assessments, and other resources aimed at supporting nature conservation efforts. The website targets researchers, environmental professionals, government agencies, and the general public interested in Croatian natural heritage. It holds a strong market position as the authoritative national resource for environmental data and reporting. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with multilingual support via WPML, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive features. The site includes a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism and integrates Google Analytics for visitor insights. Performance and mobile optimization are good, with accessibility features implemented to support diverse users. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent best practices. 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. The WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and alignment with the governmental entity operating the site. Overall, bioportal.hr demonstrates a solid security posture, good privacy compliance, and professional digital presence. It is a trustworthy platform for environmental data dissemination with room for minor security enhancements.

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

8 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
64
Security headers
35
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
10
Average
47

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

Bioportal.hr operates as a governmental platform under the Ministry of Environment and Green Transition in Croatia, providing essential biodiversity and nature protection data. Its competitive advantage lies in official backing, comprehensive data sets, and integration with multiple environmental and governmental systems. The business model focuses on public service and data transparency rather than commercial revenue. The target customers include environmental researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and citizens interested in nature conservation. Growth indicators include active content updates, multilingual support, and integration with international biodiversity networks like GBIF. The partnership ecosystem includes various Croatian environmental agencies and international biodiversity platforms, enhancing data richness and credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a robust cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests opportunities for strengthening defenses against common web attacks. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, indicating a potential gap in transparency and readiness. The site does not publish a security.txt file or dedicated vulnerability disclosure channel, which could improve security culture and stakeholder trust. Overall, the security measures are adequate for a governmental informational site but could benefit from enhancements to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file, to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and libraries to minimize risks from outdated components.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ministarstvo zaštite okoliša i zelene tranzicije
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ministarstvo zaštite okoliša i zelene tranzicije
Description
Bioportal is a web portal for the Information System for Nature Protection in Croatia, providing biodiversity data, reports, and tools for nature conservation.
Key services
Biodiversity atlas, Observation reporting, Red list assessments, Speleological object registry, Open data access, Nature protection news and reports
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Swiper.js, CookieYes (cookie consent), AddToAny (social sharing)
Frameworks
WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with detailed categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of updated libraries (jQuery 3.x, jQuery UI 1.13.1)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
AddToAny social sharing
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a government-operated portal for nature protection in Croatia.
  2. Content is well-structured and professionally presented.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented in compliance with GDPR.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and multilingual support.
  6. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the visible content.
  7. Security headers could be improved for enhanced protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with multilingual support via WPML, utilizing jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive UI components. Cookie consent is managed by CookieYes, ensuring GDPR compliance. The site loads external scripts asynchronously, including Google Analytics and AddToAny for social sharing. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features such as font size adjustment and contrast options. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, but lacks some advanced security headers. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though opportunities exist to improve security configurations and optimize performance 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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