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Security report for brnoexpatcentre.eu

Brno Expat Centre · Government · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Brno Expat Centre is a government-supported public service dedicated to assisting foreign professionals and their families in settling in Brno, Czech Republic. The website offers comprehensive information, events, and services tailored to expats and employers hiring foreign talent. It is positioned as a trusted local resource with partnerships from reputable companies and the City of Brno. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and scripts, including Google Analytics and cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though additional security headers could enhance protection. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent banners. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and user-centric design, supporting its mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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

5 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 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 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"

  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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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
66

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

The Brno Expat Centre operates as a small-sized public service entity within the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on expat integration and employer support. Its business model relies on public funding and partnerships with local and international companies. The website's content and partner ecosystem indicate a stable market position with strong community engagement. The presence of testimonials and partner logos enhances credibility. Growth indicators include active event management and newsletter subscriptions. The organization leverages digital tools for outreach and engagement, positioning itself as a key player in Brno's expat support landscape.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and secure login forms. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of advanced security headers like Content-Security-Policy and security.txt files indicates room for improvement. There is no evidence of incident response policies or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms publicly available. The use of third-party scripts is standard but should be regularly audited to mitigate risks. Overall, the security maturity is good for a public service website but could be enhanced with additional best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Brno Expat Centre
Description
Free public service supported by the City of Brno to help foreign professionals living or planning to live in Brno.
Key services
Information and support for expats, Employer services for hiring foreign talent, Events and community building, Newsletter subscription, Expat friendly service listings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics (MonsterInsights), Events Manager WordPress plugin, Gravity Forms, Cookie Consent by Osano, Slick Carousel, Google Maps API
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login form with password field

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
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 well-structured and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on expat community support and local integration.
  4. Multiple reputable partners and sponsors displayed.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and WordPress CMS.
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  8. WHOIS data is privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a combination of popular plugins such as Events Manager and Gravity Forms. It employs jQuery and Slick Carousel for interactive UI components and integrates Google Analytics via MonsterInsights for tracking. The site uses a cookie consent solution from Osano, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting the site's functional and business requirements effectively.
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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