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Security report for eurodesk.sk

Eurodesk · Education · Slovakia

High risk. 14 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

36/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Eurodesk is a well-established European youth information network operating since 2003, providing comprehensive information and support on educational mobility, volunteering, and youth participation programs such as Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. The website serves a broad youth audience across multiple countries, offering resources, training, and news updates to encourage active citizenship and international opportunities. Technically, the site is built on a modern WordPress platform with popular frameworks and plugins, delivering a good user experience with mobile optimization and SEO best practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, though formal security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the site demonstrates high legitimacy and trustworthiness, supported by consistent WHOIS data and official EU affiliations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

14 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MongoDB

      Port 27017 (MongoDB) is publicly accessible - MongoDB - NoSQL database

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MongoDB 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

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
40
Average
36

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

Eurodesk occupies a strong position in the European youth education sector as a non-profit network connecting over a thousand youth experts in 37 countries. Its business model focuses on information dissemination and capacity building rather than commercial revenue. The organization benefits from partnerships with EU programs and national agencies, enhancing its reach and credibility. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual support and integration of social media channels. Growth indicators include active news updates and training offerings. The partnership ecosystem is extensive, linking to numerous national Eurodesk offices and related youth organizations.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of a published security policy, vulnerability disclosure program, or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. No vulnerable libraries or plugins were detected in the provided data. The site would benefit from formalizing security governance documents and providing clear channels for reporting security issues.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user data protection.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards and user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party plugins and frameworks to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Eurodesk
Description
Eurodesk creates a network connecting over a thousand youth experts in 37 countries to raise awareness among young people about educational mobility and encourage active citizenship.
Key services
Information on Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programs, Educational and volunteering opportunities, Training and coaching for youth projects, News and updates on youth programs, Access to publications and online tools
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slider Revolution, Fresh Framework, AddToAny sharing, YouTube Embed Plus
Frameworks
WordPress, Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
AddToAny
Marketing tools
AddToAny
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established European youth information portal.
  2. Content is primarily in Slovak with multilingual support indicated.
  3. Strong presence of official EU program information and resources.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  5. Good use of structured data for SEO and contact information.
  6. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. No visible advertising networks beyond social sharing tools.
  9. Social media presence is comprehensive and consistent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3, leveraging Bootstrap for responsive design and several plugins including Slider Revolution and AddToAny for enhanced functionality. The tech stack is modern and widely supported, facilitating good performance and mobile optimization. SEO is supported through structured data (JSON-LD) and meta tags. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the site uses custom name servers. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Technical risks are minimal but depend on maintaining plugin updates and monitoring for vulnerabilities. The site demonstrates good technical maturity appropriate for a medium-sized non-profit organization.
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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