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Security report for havc.hr

Hrvatski audiovizualni centar · Media · Croatia

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

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Hrvatski audiovizualni centar (HAVC) is a Croatian public institution dedicated to supporting and promoting the audiovisual sector, including film production and cultural initiatives. The website serves as an authoritative portal providing news, event calendars, film catalogs, and official publications relevant to the Croatian and international film community. It targets industry professionals, cultural stakeholders, and the general public interested in audiovisual culture. The business model is primarily public funding and cultural promotion, positioning HAVC as a key national player in the media sector. Technically, the website employs a modern JavaScript-based frontend with libraries such as jQuery, Nivo Slider, and Google Fonts, alongside integrations with Google Maps API, Facebook Pixel, and Google Analytics for tracking and user engagement. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with features to adjust contrast and font size, enhancing usability. Hosting and domain registration are consistent with a Croatian academic network registrar, indicating a stable and legitimate infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and includes tracking scripts responsibly. However, it lacks visible security headers and does not publish a security policy or incident response contacts, which are areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is partial; while a cookie banner is present, it lacks explicit consent mechanisms, and no privacy policy or terms of service are directly linked or found on the homepage. The absence of vulnerability disclosure mechanisms also suggests room for maturity in security practices. Overall, HAVC's website is professional, content-rich, and trustworthy, with a strong business credibility score. The main risks relate to privacy compliance and security best practices, which if addressed, would enhance user trust and regulatory adherence. Strategic recommendations include publishing comprehensive privacy and security policies, implementing security headers, and improving cookie consent mechanisms.

Scanned

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

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

    • 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

  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 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
62
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
44

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

HAVC holds a strong market position as Croatia's official audiovisual center, providing funding, promotion, and support services to the national film industry. Its competitive advantage lies in its government-backed status and comprehensive service offerings including international cooperation and festival support. The business model is public institution-based, focusing on cultural development rather than commercial revenue. Target customers include filmmakers, cultural organizations, and the general public interested in Croatian audiovisual content. Growth indicators include active event calendars and international festival participation. Partnerships with MEDIA Desk and other European audiovisual entities strengthen its ecosystem. The website reflects a mature operation with clear strategic focus on cultural promotion and industry support.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS usage and no exposed sensitive data. However, the lack of security headers, absence of a published security policy, and no incident response contacts indicate gaps in security posture. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files, which limits transparency and responsiveness to security issues. Compliance with GDPR is partial due to missing privacy policy and explicit cookie consent. The business impact of these gaps is moderate, potentially affecting user trust and regulatory compliance. Enhancing security documentation and technical controls would improve the overall security culture and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the homepage and footer.
  2. Implement explicit cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR requirements.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information, including abuse@ or security@ email addresses.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hrvatski audiovizualni centar
Description
Hrvatski audiovizualni centar javna je ustanova koja se bavi poticanjem proizvodnje audiovizualne djelatnosti i promicanjem audiovizualne kulture.
Key services
Funding and support for audiovisual production, Promotion of Croatian film, Information center and publications, Organizing and supporting film festivals, International cooperation and partnerships
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Nivo Slider, jQuery UI, Chosen jQuery plugin, BxSlider, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, Google Maps API, Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by https:// URL)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure external scripts

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a public institution portal for Croatian audiovisual sector.
  2. Content is rich with news, events, film catalogs, and official publications.
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service explicitly found on the homepage or footer.
  4. Cookie banner is present but lacks explicit consent mechanism.
  5. Multiple accessibility options are provided (contrast and font changes).
  6. Social media presence is active with official Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube links.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible on the homepage; contact page linked.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  9. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and Google services for analytics and maps.
  10. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and widely supported technology stack including jQuery, Nivo Slider, and Google Fonts, ensuring compatibility and ease of maintenance. Integration with Google Maps API and Facebook Pixel indicates a focus on user engagement and analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features such as contrast and font size adjustments. Hosting appears stable with Croatian academic network registrar and custom name servers. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing scripts and assets. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Technical risks include missing security headers and potential outdated libraries if not regularly updated.
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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