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Security report for cardiffacademy.cz

CARDIFFACADEMY SE · Education · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CARDIFFACADEMY SE operates as an online education provider specializing in MBA programs with 13 managerial specializations. The company targets students and professionals seeking flexible, remote MBA study options, positioning itself as a niche player in the Czech Republic's education sector. The website content is professionally presented, with clear descriptions of services and a consistent brand image. Technically, the site is built on WordPress, leveraging modern libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js, and integrates marketing and analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, and LinkedIn Insight. Hosting is provided by WEDOS, a reputable registrar and hosting provider. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though explicit security headers and policies are not fully published. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, and WHOIS data aligns well with the business profile, indicating legitimacy. However, the absence of explicit privacy and terms of service policies and contact information reduces compliance and trust scores.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
69

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 business model focuses on delivering online MBA education, leveraging digital platforms to reach a broad audience in the Czech Republic. The company benefits from a clear niche in managerial education with multiple specialization options. Revenue likely derives from tuition fees for online courses. The use of advanced marketing and analytics tools suggests an active approach to customer acquisition and retention. The lack of visible contact details and formal policies may impact customer trust and regulatory compliance. The company appears small-sized, founded in 2020, with no public parent or subsidiary relationships. The partnership ecosystem includes major ad and analytics platforms but no direct business partners were identified from the website content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. Use of XSRF-TOKEN cookies indicates attention to session security. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a gap. No published security policy or incident response contacts were found, which limits transparency and preparedness. Third-party scripts from reputable sources are used, but continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities is recommended. No immediate vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CARDIFFACADEMY SE
Description
Cardiff Academy nabízí online studium MBA s možností výběru z 13 specializací manažerského vzdělávání. Online studium je rovnocennou alternativou k prezenčnímu vzdělávání, která umožňuje studium odkudkoliv a kdykoliv.
Key services
Online MBA study programs, 13 specializations in managerial education
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Smartsupp Live Chat, LinkedIn Insight Tag, The Events Calendar, LearnPress, Revolution Slider
Frameworks
WordPress (implied by plugins and CSS paths)
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • Use of security tokens (XSRF-TOKEN cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight, Seznam.cz tracking
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, Facebook Pixel, Seznam.cz tracking
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Smartsupp Live Chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an online education platform specializing in MBA programs
  2. Uses modern web technologies and multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools
  3. Has a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR principles
  4. Lacks explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages
  5. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage content
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  7. Domain WHOIS data is consistent and legitimate
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, utilizing a variety of plugins and libraries including LearnPress for course management, Revolution Slider for visual content, and Swiper.js for interactive elements. It integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot for consent management, LinkedIn Insight, and Smartsupp Live Chat. Hosting is managed by WEDOS, a known Czech hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured data. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. The technical stack is modern but relies heavily on third-party scripts, which necessitates ongoing security vigilance. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business model effectively but has room for modernization and security 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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