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Security report for czechstartups.org

CzechStartups.org · Government · Czech Republic

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

CzechStartups.gov.cz is an official government-supported online platform dedicated to fostering the startup ecosystem in the Czech Republic. It serves as a comprehensive hub providing news, ecosystem data, startup visa information, investor relations, and event updates. The platform targets entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders, positioning itself as a key resource for innovation and business development in the region. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, and GDPR compliance tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers could be enhanced. The absence of WHOIS data is consistent with CZ NIC policies for .gov.cz domains and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates good content quality, professional design, and compliance with privacy regulations, making it a trustworthy resource for its audience.

Scanned

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

10 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  3. 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
25
Average
41

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 · found on this site
  • 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 website operates as a government entity platform, providing essential services and information to the Czech startup community. Its business model is informational and supportive rather than commercial, focusing on ecosystem development. The site leverages partnerships with CzechInvest and other government bodies, enhancing its credibility and reach. The presence of success stories, investor information, and visa guidance indicates a comprehensive approach to supporting startups at various stages. The platform's content and social media integration suggest active engagement with its target audience. While direct revenue streams are not evident, the site likely benefits from government funding and strategic partnerships. Growth indicators include regular news updates and event promotion, positioning it as a central node in the Czech innovation landscape.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options were not clearly identified and should be implemented to enhance protection against common web attacks. The site lacks visible incident response or security policy documentation, which could improve transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for an informational government site but could be strengthened to mitigate emerging threats and demonstrate best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance web security.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page and vulnerability disclosure policy to strengthen compliance and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CzechStartups.org
Description
CzechStartups.gov.cz je první oficiální on-line centrum pro začínající podniky v České republice.
Key services
Startup news and latest buzz, Information on startup ecosystem, Startup visa guidance, Events and investor information, Success stories and mentoring
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO plugin, Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, Complianz GDPR plugin
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
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 Google Tag Manager and Analytics with consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook tracking
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official government startup portal for Czech Republic
  2. Content is rich with startup news, ecosystem info, visa guidance, and events
  3. Uses modern WordPress CMS with popular plugins
  4. Has GDPR compliant cookie consent and privacy policy
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found on homepage
  6. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page
  7. No explicit terms of service page detected
  8. Social media presence is strong and consistent
  9. No adult or questionable content detected
  10. WHOIS data unavailable but domain appears legitimate
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using version 6.8.3, incorporating popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization, Slider Revolution for visual content, and Complianz GDPR for privacy compliance. It uses jQuery 3.7.1 and integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking and marketing purposes. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and moderate performance. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though hosting provider details are not explicitly available. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) to enhance SEO and social media integration. There is room for improvement in accessibility and explicit security header implementation to reduce technical risks.
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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