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Security report for cvtisr.sk

Centrum vedecko-technických informácií Slovenskej republiky · Government · Slovakia

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

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Centrum vedecko-technických informácií Slovenskej republiky (CVTI SR) is a Slovak government-affiliated institution dedicated to supporting science, research, innovation, and education. The organization provides a wide range of services including scientific library access, digitalization, technology transfer, and popularization of science. It serves researchers, academics, students, and government bodies, positioning itself as a key national player in scientific information dissemination and research support. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image aligned with its government affiliation and mission. Technically, the website is built on the BUXUS CMS platform and utilizes a combination of legacy and modern technologies such as jQuery 1.7.1, Matomo, and Google Analytics for tracking, alongside custom JavaScript for UI components like carousels and lightboxes. The site employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration and includes a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. However, some technical improvements are recommended, including updating outdated libraries and enhancing security headers and mobile optimization. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates a solid baseline with HTTPS enforcement and privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of explicit security policies and incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. The domain registration data aligns well with the website's claims, reinforcing its legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, CVTI SR's website is a well-maintained government resource with good content quality and security posture. Strategic enhancements in technical modernization, security policy publication, and mobile accessibility would further strengthen its digital presence and user trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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

  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 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';…

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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
67
Security headers
20
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
60

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

CVTI SR holds a strong market position as Slovakia's national scientific and technical information center, supported by government funding. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive service offerings that span library services, research support, technology transfer, and science popularization. The institution targets a diverse audience including researchers, academics, students, and government entities. Revenue streams are primarily public funding and grants. The organization maintains an extensive partnership ecosystem with international bodies such as WIPO, OECD, and EPO, enhancing its credibility and reach. Operationally, CVTI SR demonstrates stability and a commitment to digital service delivery, though modernization efforts could improve efficiency and user engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, cookie consent aligned with GDPR, and no visible exposure of sensitive information. The use of Matomo and Google Analytics is managed with user consent, reflecting privacy-conscious tracking. However, the presence of an outdated jQuery version introduces potential vulnerabilities, and the lack of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. The absence of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security events. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from targeted improvements in technical controls and policy communication.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to current secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish explicit security policies and incident response procedures on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Enhance mobile optimization and accessibility features to improve user experience across devices.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Centrum vedecko-technických informácií Slovenskej republiky
Description
Centrum vedecko-technických informácií SR (CVTI SR) supports science, research, development, innovation, and education in Slovakia. It provides scientific and technical information services, digitalization, technology transfer, and popularization of science.
Key services
Scientific library services, Online catalog and e-resources access, Support for research and innovation, Technology transfer center, Popularization of science, Data and statistical services related to education
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.7.1, Matomo Analytics, Google Analytics, Lightbox JS, Custom JavaScript for carousel and UI, Cookie Consent by freeprivacypolicy.com
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo and Google Analytics with consent
  • No outdated or vulnerable libraries detected explicitly

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a government-affiliated scientific information center in Slovakia
  2. Content is rich and relevant to its audience
  3. Good use of HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  5. Some outdated JavaScript libraries detected (jQuery 1.7.1)
  6. No explicit terms of service found
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by the BUXUS CMS platform and uses a mix of legacy and modern web technologies. jQuery 1.7.1 is outdated and should be upgraded to reduce security risks. The site uses Matomo and Google Analytics for analytics, integrated with a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations. The design is professional with a custom carousel and lightbox implementations. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and structured navigation. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but would benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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. 63/100Medium29 findingsView report
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