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Security report for vsk.broceni.lv

Saldus novada pašvaldība · Government · Latvia

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Saldus novada pašvaldība is the official municipal government website for the Saldus region in Latvia, providing residents and visitors with access to local government information, public services, news, and events. The site is positioned as a trusted source for municipal governance and community engagement, targeting local citizens and stakeholders. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern JavaScript libraries and plugins, including jQuery, Modernizr, and Events Manager, ensuring a responsive and accessible user experience. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and the use of Cloudflare Turnstile captcha to protect forms, alongside a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital presence appropriate for a government entity, with good content quality and user experience but limited publicly disclosed security governance documentation.

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

6 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Cloudflare, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  2. 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
67
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
25
Average
59

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 website serves as a central hub for Saldus municipality's public administration, offering detailed sections on governance, services, community participation, and local news. Its business model is focused on public service delivery rather than commercial revenue, emphasizing transparency and accessibility. The site integrates with national government portals and anti-corruption platforms, indicating strong partnerships within the Latvian public sector ecosystem. The presence of social media channels and interactive maps suggests efforts to engage a broad audience, including residents, businesses, and visitors. While the site is medium-sized in scope, it reflects a mature digital strategy for a local government, with potential growth in digital service offerings and community interaction.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and multiple security headers in place, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The use of Cloudflare Turnstile captcha enhances protection against automated abuse on contact forms. Cookie consent management is implemented via Klaro, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency and may affect incident handling efficiency. Regular updates and audits of third-party components are recommended to maintain security integrity. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but could benefit from enhanced security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear and accessible security policy page outlining security practices and user responsibilities.
  2. Establish and publicize incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user trust by adding certifications or trust badges related to security and privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Saldus novada pašvaldība
Description
Saldus pašvaldība
Key services
Municipal governance information, Public services, News and announcements, Event calendars, Contact and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Modernizr 3.6.0, Conditionizr 4.5.1, jQuery UI 1.13.3, Events Manager plugin, Contact Form 7, Cloudflare Turnstile captcha, Klaro cookie consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare Turnstile captcha for forms
  • Cookie consent management with Klaro
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official municipal government portal for Saldus novads, Latvia.
  2. Content is well-structured with clear navigation and categorized services.
  3. Multiple social media links to official Facebook and Instagram pages.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and WordPress CMS.
  6. No WHOIS data available due to query limit error; no suspicious content detected.
  7. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond cookie and privacy policy.
  8. No contact emails explicitly found in the HTML; contact forms present.
  9. No terms of service or incident response information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery, Modernizr, and jQuery UI, supporting interactive features such as event management and date pickers. Performance is moderate, with optimizations like lazy loading images and CSS/JS minification via Autoptimize. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, featuring font size controls and color contrast options. SEO is supported through proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but the presence of Cloudflare Turnstile suggests Cloudflare services are used for security and performance. Technical debt appears low, though continuous monitoring and updates are advisable to maintain stability and 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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