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Security report for dsb.no

Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap · Government · Norway

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) is a Norwegian government agency responsible for societal safety and emergency preparedness. The website serves as an authoritative source for regulations, advice, and resources related to fire safety, electrical safety, hazardous substances, consumer products, risk and vulnerability analysis, and emergency communication. It targets Norwegian citizens, professionals, and government entities, providing comprehensive services including training, oversight, and public information. The agency maintains a strong market position as the national authority in its domain. Technically, the website leverages modern infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure with Cloudflare providing CDN and security services. It uses Plausible Analytics and Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry and analytics, alongside a robust cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. The site is well-optimized for mobile and accessibility, with good SEO practices and a professional design. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs cookie consent, and uses reputable third-party services to enhance security and performance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security headers should be verified and enforced server-side to strengthen security posture further. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations. The lack of publicly available WHOIS data is consistent with Norid's privacy policies for .no domains and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, continuous monitoring of third-party scripts, and ensuring all forms have proper security controls.

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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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Security score drift

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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
65
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
83

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
230
Employees
0
Customers
226
Third parties
4
Weak passwords
14%

5 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

DSB operates as a large government entity with a clear mandate in public safety and emergency preparedness. Its business model revolves around regulatory oversight, public education, and emergency communication services. The agency benefits from strong partnerships with related government bodies and specialized organizations, as evidenced by linked partner domains. The website content and structure reflect a mature digital presence aimed at transparency and service delivery. Revenue streams are government-funded, focusing on public service rather than commercial gain. Growth indicators include active content updates and engagement with public safety campaigns. The partnership ecosystem is robust, supporting cross-agency collaboration and public outreach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Cloudflare for DDoS mitigation and CDN, and Microsoft Azure hosting. Cookie consent and privacy policies align with GDPR requirements, indicating compliance awareness. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of Microsoft Application Insights and Plausible Analytics suggests active monitoring and telemetry. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options were not visible in the HTML source and should be confirmed server-side. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which is common for government sites but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security maturity is good with room for enhancement in header policies and incident communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy at the server level.
  2. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Ensure all web forms have CSRF protection and robust input validation to prevent injection attacks.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance incident response communication by providing dedicated security contact channels and policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap
Registration number
974 760 983
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap
Description
Norwegian government directorate focused on societal safety and emergency preparedness, providing advice, regulations, oversight, and resources related to fire safety, electrical safety, hazardous substances, consumer products, risk and vulnerability analysis, and emergency communication.
Key services
Regulatory oversight and inspections, Public safety advice and information, Training and courses, Emergency communication management, Risk and vulnerability analysis
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Microsoft Azure, Cloudflare, CookieInformation cookie consent, Plausible Analytics, Azure Application Insights, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare for DDoS protection and CDN
  • Use of Microsoft Azure Application Insights for telemetry

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics, Microsoft Application Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google
Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics, Microsoft Application Insights
Marketing tools
Optimizely
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Norwegian government agency site with comprehensive content and services.
  2. No WHOIS data available publicly, consistent with Norid policies.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and detailed.
  4. No signs of WAF or blocking; site fully accessible.
  5. Use of reputable external services like Microsoft Azure, Cloudflare, and Plausible Analytics.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. Contact information is complete and professional.
  8. No terms of service page found explicitly.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack utilizing Microsoft Azure for hosting and Cloudflare for CDN and security. It uses JavaScript frameworks and CSS for responsive design and accessibility. Analytics are handled via Plausible and Microsoft Application Insights, indicating a focus on privacy-conscious and enterprise-grade telemetry. The site loads asynchronously and defers scripts to optimize performance, achieving moderate loading speeds. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, including ARIA labels and keyboard navigation support. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The technical infrastructure is robust, but continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security and performance.
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. 80/100Low25 findingsView report
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