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Security report for csc.fi

CSC - Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus Oy · Technology · Finland

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CSC - Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus Oy is a Finnish non-profit specialized ICT service provider focused on scientific computing, data management, and digital solutions for research, education, and enterprises. Established in 1991, CSC holds a strong national position as a trusted partner for universities, research institutions, and companies, supporting digital transformation and green transition efforts. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive service descriptions, multi-language support, and clear contact channels. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo), ensuring good performance, accessibility, and SEO. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though DNSSEC and some security headers could be improved. Overall, CSC demonstrates high business credibility and digital maturity.

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

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

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

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

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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
82
Security headers
75
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
72

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

CSC operates in the technology, education, government, and non-profit sectors, delivering high-value ICT infrastructure and services such as high-performance computing, cloud, quantum computing, AI, and data management. Its business model revolves around providing digital infrastructure and expert support to research and education communities, funded by the Finnish state and higher education institutions. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with dedicated subdomains and portals for customers and documentation. Growth indicators include active recruitment and continuous service development. CSC's market position is reinforced by its long domain age, official registration, and comprehensive digital footprint.

Security posture

CSC exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, no visible sensitive data exposure, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-conscious approach. However, the absence of DNSSEC and explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represents areas for enhancement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure pages were found, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, CSC's security practices are robust for its sector, but adopting additional best practices would further strengthen its defenses and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement DNSSEC to secure DNS infrastructure and prevent spoofing.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy, including a security.txt file.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing explicit data retention and privacy compliance details.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
CSC - Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus Oy
Registration number
0920632-0
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CSC - Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus Oy
Description
Rakennamme datanhallinnan, tieteellisen laskennan ja koulutuksen digitaalisia ratkaisuja tutkijoille, oppijoille ja yrityksille.
Key services
Scientific computing, Data management, Digital learning solutions, Cloud computing, Quantum computing, AI and data analysis, Expert support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Yoast SEO plugin, Matomo analytics, ElasticPress, Alpine.js (for menu toggles), CSS custom properties, JavaScript ES6+
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Tag Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on scientific computing, data management, and digital education solutions.
  3. Clear multi-language support (Finnish, English, Swedish).
  4. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with user consent mechanisms.
  5. Use of privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo) instead of common trackers like Google Analytics.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. Professional design and consistent branding.
  8. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple channels.
  9. No evidence of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress 6.8.2 with Yoast SEO and ElasticPress plugins, indicating a modern CMS setup optimized for search engines and content discovery. The use of Matomo analytics hosted on a dedicated domain shows a commitment to privacy. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance appears fast with optimized images and asynchronous script loading. The technical stack is well-maintained, but the hosting provider is not explicitly identified. There is an opportunity to improve DNS security and HTTP headers to reduce attack surface and enhance trust.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium26 findingsView report
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