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BITWARE j.d.o.o. · Technology · Croatia

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

BITWARE j.d.o.o. is a Croatian software development company specializing in web and mobile application development, with a strong focus on client relationships and modern technologies. The company has a solid portfolio including projects for cultural institutions, energy companies, and retail businesses, positioning itself as a reputable local technology service provider. Their website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks and includes essential features such as contact forms with reCAPTCHA and cookie consent mechanisms. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and spam protection, though improvements in security headers and incident response documentation are recommended. Overall, the company demonstrates a professional online presence with clear business information and a trustworthy domain registration history.

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

10 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

  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

  3. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
41

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

BITWARE operates primarily in the technology sector, serving clients in energy, culture, and retail sectors. Their business model revolves around custom software solutions, including web design, mobile apps for multiple platforms, and community management. The company targets small to medium businesses and organizations seeking digital transformation. Their portfolio and testimonials indicate a stable market position with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. The company is small-sized, founded in 2014, and maintains transparent contact and registration information, enhancing credibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA to secure user interactions, particularly on the contact form. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and HSTS reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or security policy pages were found, indicating a potential gap in formal security governance. The website does not expose sensitive data and uses updated WordPress plugins, but continuous monitoring and security hardening are advised to mitigate risks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all CMS components and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  4. Restrict and monitor usage of third-party API keys such as Google Maps to prevent misuse.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training to foster a security-aware culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
BITWARE j.d.o.o.
VAT number
OIB 82558118012
Registration number
MBS: 070118974
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BITWARE j.d.o.o.
Description
BITWARE develops software solutions focusing on web sites and mobile applications using modern technologies. They emphasize client relationships and have numerous successful projects.
Key services
Web development, Mobile application development (iOS, Android, Windows Phone), Software solutions (accounting, cashier software), Community management and social media strategy
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 5.6.16, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Maps API, Font Awesome, Contact Form 7, Yoast SEO
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v2 on contact form
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
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 fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in Croatian with English elements.
  3. Strong portfolio with multiple client references and live links.
  4. Contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection.
  5. Cookie consent banner is implemented and visible.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is actively maintained.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 5.6.16 with a combination of PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap frameworks. It uses Google Maps API and Font Awesome for UI enhancements. The site is moderately performant with good mobile optimization and SEO practices via Yoast SEO. The hosting is likely provided by CARNET, a Croatian academic network, which aligns with the domain registrar. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from updated WordPress core and plugins to reduce technical debt and improve security.
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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