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Security report for building.lv

SIA "heise marketing" · Media · Latvia

Partial score · DNS & email only

56/100

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

building.lv is a Latvian online media portal specializing in construction industry news, company directories, and advertising services. Operated by SIA "heise marketing", the site targets construction professionals and interested individuals in Latvia, providing relevant news, forums, and advertising opportunities. The website demonstrates a consistent brand presence and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and mobile optimization. Technically, it employs common web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Twig.js, alongside advertising and analytics tools including Setupad, Google Analytics, Matomo, and Facebook SDK. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though improvements are recommended in security headers and incident response transparency. The absence of WHOIS data due to query limits limits domain trust verification, but the website content and business information appear professional and legitimate.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
Checks completed
6of 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 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: Facebook, Google Ads

      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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
0
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
56

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 portal holds a solid position in the Latvian construction media sector, offering a mix of editorial content, company listings, and advertising. Its business model relies on advertising revenue and industry engagement. The presence of multiple external advertising partners and analytics services indicates a mature marketing ecosystem. The company maintains clear contact channels and privacy compliance, enhancing credibility. However, the lack of visible terms of service and security policies suggests areas for governance improvement. The site’s audience is primarily Latvian construction professionals and companies, with content tailored to industry trends and practical advice.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and implements a cookie consent banner with granular controls, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations. However, no advanced security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options) were detected, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, limiting transparency. The use of third-party scripts and ad networks introduces potential risk vectors, though these are common in media sites. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced by adopting best practices in headers, incident response, and regular security audits.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update and audit third-party libraries and scripts to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding terms of service and more comprehensive privacy disclosures to strengthen legal compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SIA "heise marketing"
Description
building.lv is a Latvian portal focused on construction, architecture, building materials, and related industry news and information.
Key services
Industry news, Forums, Company directories, Advertising banners
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Twig.js, Matomo Analytics, Facebook SDK, Google Publisher Tags, Setupad Ads
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Setupad, Google Ad Manager
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Matomo Analytics
Marketing tools
Matomo, Facebook SDK
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Latvian construction industry portal with active content and advertising.
  2. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable due to query limit error, limiting domain trust verification.
  4. No security headers detected; HTTPS is enabled but security posture can be improved.
  5. Multiple external advertising and analytics services are used with user consent.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided in footer with company emails and phone.
  7. No terms of service or explicit security policy pages found.
  8. Website content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; full content accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap, and Twig.js templating, indicating a traditional but effective web development approach. Advertising is managed via Setupad and Google Publisher Tags, with analytics through Matomo, Google Analytics, and Facebook SDK. The site is mobile responsive and includes a cookie consent mechanism supporting GDPR compliance. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident. The site lacks advanced security headers and could benefit from improved accessibility and SEO enhancements.
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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