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Security report for cesi.hr

CESI · Non-profit · Croatia

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CESI is a Croatian non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social position of women and achieving gender equality through education, consulting, research, and advocacy. The organization has a strong market presence with over 200 successful projects and numerous collaborations, targeting a broad audience interested in social justice and women's rights. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content in Croatian and English. Technically, the site uses modern web standards, including HTTPS and JavaScript modules, and integrates Google Analytics for visitor insights. Accessibility and mobile optimization are well addressed, contributing to a positive user experience. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and includes CSRF tokens but lacks some advanced security headers and formal security policies, indicating room for improvement. Privacy compliance is basic with cookie consent implemented, but explicit privacy and security policies could be enhanced. Overall, CESI's digital presence is credible and trustworthy, supporting their mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

8 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

  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 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';…

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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
50
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
10
Average
53

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

CESI operates as an important non-profit entity within Croatia, focusing on gender equality and women's rights. Their business model revolves around project-based funding, education, and advocacy. The organization benefits from a solid partnership ecosystem, including related non-profit sites like Sezam, Libela, and Radnica. Their content and project portfolio indicate a mature organization with a medium size and a well-established reputation. The website's bilingual support and extensive publication base suggest a commitment to outreach and knowledge dissemination. While revenue streams are not explicit, the presence of donors and project collaborations implies diversified funding sources. CESI's market positioning is strong within the social sector, leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and CSRF protection evident in meta tags. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security robustness. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which could hinder effective vulnerability management and incident handling. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics introduces potential privacy considerations, though cookie consent is implemented. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. To elevate security maturity, CESI should adopt comprehensive security headers, publish a security policy, and establish a vulnerability disclosure process.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by providing a detailed privacy policy and clarifying data retention and user rights.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CESI
Description
Centar za edukaciju, savjetovanje i istraživanje - CESI is a non-profit organization focused on improving the social position of women and achieving gender equality. They provide education, consulting, and research services.
Key services
Education, Consulting, Research, Advocacy, Project implementation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6 Modules, Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens present in meta tags
  • Cookie consent implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

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 professionally presented in Croatian with English language option.
  3. Clear navigation structure with detailed sections about organization, projects, and publications.
  4. Contact information is prominently displayed including phone, email, and physical address.
  5. Cookie consent banner is implemented indicating GDPR awareness.
  6. No explicit privacy policy page found but terms and conditions page likely includes privacy details.
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy.
  8. Use of Google Analytics for visitor tracking.
  9. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  10. Social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript ES6 modules. It integrates Google Analytics via gtag.js for visitor tracking. The site is mobile optimized and includes accessibility features such as skip links and accessibility settings. Performance is moderate with no obvious blocking scripts or heavy resources detected. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or lightweight platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. The site uses canonical URLs and Open Graph metadata for SEO and social sharing. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and formalized security documentation are areas for modernization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly web presence.
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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