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Security report for europass.cz

Národní centrum Europass ČR · Education · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Europass.cz is a Czech Republic government-supported educational platform operated by the Národní centrum Europass ČR under the Národní pedagogický institut. The website offers career advancement tools such as CV creation, motivation letters, qualification supplements, and digital skills tests, targeting students, job seekers, educators, and employers. It holds a solid market position as the national center for Europass services, supported by the Ministry of Education and the European Union. Technically, the site uses modern JavaScript libraries, Google Tag Manager, and integrates reCAPTCHA for security. Hosting is provided by rails.cz, and the site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, cookie consent, and no visible vulnerabilities, though it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response page. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR, providing a valuable public service.

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

5 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube, Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

  3. 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
82
Security headers
70
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
74

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

The platform operates as a non-profit government entity focused on education and career development. Its business model revolves around providing free online tools and documentation services to facilitate international career mobility. The site demonstrates strong partnership ties with national and EU institutions, enhancing credibility. The presence of testimonials and news updates indicates active engagement with its user base. The target audience is broad within the education and employment sectors, including students, educators, and employers. The platform's longevity since 2004 and consistent domain registration support its stable market presence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is present, which could be improved. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks explicit security policy documentation and incident response contacts, which are recommended for enhanced transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures align well with the site's public service nature and GDPR compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Implement and publicize an incident response contact or abuse email address.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Národní centrum Europass ČR
Description
EUROPASS provides an online portfolio and services to help students, employees, and employers advance their careers internationally. It offers CV creation, motivation letters, qualification supplements, digital skills tests, and mobility documents.
Key services
Europass portfolio, CV creation, Motivation letter, Qualification supplements, Digital skills test, Mobility documents
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Nette Forms, Fancybox, Tiny Slider, SmartEmailing
Frameworks
Nette (PHP framework inferred from netteForms.js), Tailwind CSS (inferred from class names)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent with granular settings
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
SmartEmailing
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a government-supported educational service for career documentation
  2. Content is in Czech language and well-structured
  3. Multiple testimonials and news updates indicate active maintenance
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented properly
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom or Nette-based CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as Fancybox and Tiny Slider for UI components. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are used for tracking and analytics. The site is hosted on rails.cz infrastructure, indicating a professional hosting environment. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization. The presence of multiple external scripts and polyfills suggests attention to cross-browser compatibility. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security documentation.
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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