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Security report for bratislavskykraj.sk

Bratislavskykraj.sk · Government · Slovakia

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

37/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bratislavskykraj.sk serves as the official information portal for the Bratislava self-governing region in Slovakia, providing residents and visitors with timely updates on regional news, healthcare, culture, social services, and environmental matters. The website leverages WordPress CMS with a suite of plugins to enhance SEO, security, and user engagement, including GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms and push notifications. The portal maintains a professional and consistent brand presence aligned with its governmental role. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies and frameworks, including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Wordfence for security, and OneSignal for push notifications. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good accessibility and SEO practices. Security measures are robust, featuring HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, though there is room for improvement in incident response transparency and vulnerability disclosure. From a security perspective, the portal demonstrates strong adherence to best practices, including GDPR compliance and secure form handling. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response contacts suggests opportunities to enhance trust and preparedness. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professionally maintained, and suitable for its public service mission. The overall risk assessment is low, with recommendations focusing on expanding security documentation, improving accessibility, and maintaining up-to-date software to mitigate emerging threats. Strategic enhancements in transparency and user communication will further solidify the portal's credibility and security posture.

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

11 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

  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 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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
50
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
25
Average
37

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

Bratislavskykraj.sk occupies a key position as the official digital gateway for the Bratislava regional government, targeting local residents and stakeholders. Its business model centers on public service and information dissemination rather than commercial revenue. The portal's competitive advantage lies in its authoritative content, official branding, and integration with regional services such as maps and event listings. The site supports community engagement through social media channels and interactive features like contact forms. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms and regional map services, enhancing user experience and outreach. Growth indicators include active content updates and adoption of modern web technologies. The portal's operations reflect a medium-sized organizational scale typical of regional government entities, with a focus on transparency, compliance, and user accessibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing risks of common web attacks. The use of Wordfence firewall and security plugin adds a layer of protection against intrusion attempts. GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms demonstrate attention to privacy regulations. No exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries were identified. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page, vulnerability disclosure program, or incident response contact information indicates gaps in formal security governance and transparency. These omissions could impact user trust and delay response to security incidents. The site would benefit from publishing clear security policies and establishing communication channels for reporting vulnerabilities or incidents. Overall, the security maturity is good, with technical controls in place but room for improvement in policy and process documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Add incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  5. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core and plugins to mitigate emerging vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bratislavskykraj.sk
Description
Informačný portál Bratislavského samosprávneho kraja poskytujúci aktuálne informácie, zoznam pohotovostí, kultúrne podujatia a ďalšie služby pre obyvateľov regiónu.
Key services
Aktuálne regionálne informácie, Zoznam pohotovostí, Kultúrne podujatia, Sociálne a zdravotné informácie, Mapové služby
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Contact Form 7, Wordfence Security, Simple Lightbox, Smart Slider 3, Cookie Law Info plugin, OneSignal Push Notifications, Google Fonts, Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Wordfence firewall and security plugin active
  • Cookie consent with GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneSignal
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, OneSignal Push Notifications
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional government information portal for Bratislava region.
  2. Content is in Slovak language and targeted at local residents.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with multiple plugins for SEO, security, forms, and sliders.
  4. Implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent with detailed categories.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the homepage HTML; contact likely via forms or contact page.
  7. Social media presence includes Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Spotify.
  8. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and Wordfence firewall.
  9. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages detected.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, Wordfence security, and Smart Slider 3. It uses Google Fonts and integrates Google Analytics and OneSignal for analytics and push notifications. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes SEO-friendly metadata and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and asset optimization. Accessibility is basic, with scope to improve ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. The technical infrastructure is stable and well-maintained, supporting the site's public service objectives effectively. Opportunities exist to enhance technical documentation and monitoring for long-term operational resilience.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 37/100High38 findingsView report
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