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Security report for euractiv.cz

EURACTIV.cz · Media · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

EURACTIV.cz is a well-established Czech media outlet specializing in European Union affairs, providing news, analysis, special reports, and event coverage tailored to Czech-speaking audiences. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a WordPress CMS, modern web technologies, and integration of analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Piano ESP, and Traq.li. The site is professionally designed with good navigation, mobile optimization, and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no detected vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy and serves as a credible source of EU-related information in the Czech Republic.

Scanned

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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

7 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

  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 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
65
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
66

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

EURACTIV.cz operates within the media sector focusing on EU policy and news, targeting policymakers, academics, and the general public interested in European affairs. It is part of the broader EurActiv Network, which includes multiple country-specific domains, enhancing its reach and credibility. The business model centers on content publishing and event organization, supported by advertising and partnerships. The site’s longevity since 1999 and consistent branding indicate a stable market position. Its partnership ecosystem includes sister sites across Europe, reinforcing its authority and content sharing capabilities.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and no visible exposure of sensitive data. It uses reputable third-party analytics and marketing SDKs loaded asynchronously to minimize performance impact. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No incident response or security policy pages were found, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the site appears secure with moderate risk, suitable for its media publishing function.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive 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 incident response contact information to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider expanding contact information with verified company emails and phone numbers for better user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EURACTIV.cz
Description
Evropská unie v českých souvislostech - news and analysis focused on EU topics relevant to Czech Republic.
Key services
News articles, Special reports, Policy briefs, Interviews, Opinions and analyses, Event hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.3.5, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Piano ESP SDK, Traq.li SDK, The Events Calendar plugin, Yoast SEO plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics with async loading
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Piano ESP, Traq.li
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager
Tracking pixels
Piano ESP, Traq.li
Marketing tools
Piano ESP, Traq.li
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Czech media outlet focused on EU affairs.
  2. Content is rich with news, reports, and event information.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and WordPress CMS.
  4. Has clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No security or access restrictions detected.
  6. Social media presence is strong across multiple platforms.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap 3.3.5 and jQuery, supplemented by several plugins including The Events Calendar and Yoast SEO. It integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking, along with Piano ESP and Traq.li for user experience and marketing analytics. The site loads scripts asynchronously to optimize performance and uses responsive design with Google Fonts for typography. While performance is moderate, the site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly. Technical debt is minimal but updating Bootstrap to a newer version could improve security and features. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the site uses CDN resources for fonts and scripts.
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. 68/100Medium28 findingsView report
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