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Security report for cai.cz

Czech Accreditation Institute (Český institut pro akreditaci, o.p.s.) · Government · Czech Republic

Partial score · DNS & email only

59/100

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

The Czech Accreditation Institute (CAI) is a government-established public service organization responsible for accreditation activities in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1993, CAI operates an accreditation system aligned with European and international standards, serving laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection entities. The organization is a recognized member of major international accreditation bodies such as EA, ILAC, and IAF, and is a signatory to key multilateral agreements, reinforcing its credibility and market position. Technically, the CAI website is built on WordPress with modern plugins for booking, GDPR compliance, and user interaction. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and employs HTTPS with valid SSL certificates, ensuring secure user connections. Cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR compliance are actively implemented, reflecting a mature approach to privacy and data protection. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices including HTTPS enforcement and use of Google reCAPTCHA. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and missing WHOIS data for the domain introduce some concerns regarding transparency and trustworthiness. No vulnerabilities or malicious content were detected. Overall, CAI presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence consistent with its role as a national accreditation body. Strategic improvements in publishing security policies and resolving WHOIS data gaps would enhance trust and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

4 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, 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.

    • 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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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
65
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
59

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

CAI holds a strong market position as the Czech Republic's official accreditation body, leveraging international memberships and agreements to maintain high standards. Its business model focuses on public service accreditation, education, and publishing, targeting laboratories, certification bodies, and governmental entities. The organization benefits from partnerships with blockchain registries and certification search platforms, indicating a forward-looking approach. Revenue streams likely include accreditation fees and educational services. The website's content and structure support clear communication with stakeholders, though contact options are limited to email. Growth potential exists through expanded digital services and enhanced transparency.

Security posture

The website's security posture is solid with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and GDPR-compliant cookie management. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. However, the lack of security headers and absence of published security or incident response policies limit the overall maturity. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a notable anomaly that could raise trust concerns. There is no evidence of active vulnerability disclosure programs or security.txt files. Enhancing transparency around security practices and implementing recommended HTTP headers would strengthen defenses and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS.
  3. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data to improve domain transparency and trust.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and disclosure.
  5. Expand contact options to include phone numbers or dedicated security contact emails.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Český institut pro akreditaci, o.p.s.
Registration number
25677675
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Czech Accreditation Institute (Český institut pro akreditaci, o.p.s.)
Description
CAI is a public service company established by the Czech Ministry of Economy to perform accreditation services in compliance with international standards. It operates an accreditation system aligned with EU and EFTA countries and is a member of major international accreditation organizations.
Key services
Accreditation of testing laboratories, Accreditation of medical laboratories, Accreditation of calibration laboratories, Accreditation of inspection bodies, Accreditation of certification bodies (persons, products, management systems), Provision of out-of-school education, workshops, courses, and trainings, Publishing and editorial activities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.2.8, jQuery, SweetAlert2, Google reCAPTCHA, Booking Calendar plugin, GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent with GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 rich content about the Czech Accreditation Institute.
  2. No WAF or blocking detected; no error pages.
  3. Uses HTTPS with valid SSL and modern web technologies.
  4. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented.
  5. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and reduces trust score.
  6. No contact phone numbers found; only email contact provided.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for booking and GDPR compliance.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses WordPress CMS version 6.2.8 with plugins including Booking Calendar and GDPR Cookie Compliance. It employs jQuery and SweetAlert2 for UI interactions and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses Google Fonts. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and alternate language links. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and implement advanced security headers.
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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