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Security report for helsinginseurakunnat.fi

Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä · Government · Finland

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä operates as a major religious and community service organization in Helsinki, Finland, providing a range of social and religious services to local residents and church members. The organization is well-established, with a domain registered since 2003, reflecting a stable presence in the community. The website serves as an informational and service portal, primarily in Finnish, targeting local audiences with clear contact and policy information. Technically, the website employs a modern but somewhat dated technology stack including Bootstrap 3 and standard web technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Hosting and domain services are provided by Elisa Oyj, a reputable Finnish telecom provider. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and accessibility basics. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and includes standard security headers, though DNSSEC is not implemented. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid security posture and business credibility appropriate for a public non-profit organization. Strategic recommendations include implementing DNSSEC, publishing a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, enhancing accessibility, and maintaining regular security audits to ensure ongoing compliance and protection.

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

8 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

  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 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
50
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
61

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
25
Employees
0
Customers
25
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
4%

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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

Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä holds a significant position as a non-profit religious organization serving Helsinki's population. Its business model focuses on community and social services rather than commercial revenue generation. The organization benefits from a strong local presence and official registration, which enhances trust and legitimacy. The website supports its mission by providing accessible information and contact channels. The absence of commercial advertising or affiliate programs aligns with its non-profit status. The partnership with Elisa Oyj for domain and hosting services indicates a stable infrastructure partnership. Growth indicators are not explicit but the long domain age and comprehensive service offerings suggest sustained operations. The organization could benefit from expanding digital engagement and publishing more detailed business and security policies to enhance transparency.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The lack of DNSSEC is a minor gap that could be addressed to improve DNS security. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms demonstrate compliance with GDPR, though explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are absent. The use of Google Analytics introduces moderate user tracking, balanced by privacy compliance measures. Overall, the security culture appears adequate for the organization's risk profile but could be strengthened by publishing formal security policies and incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement DNSSEC to enhance DNS integrity and security.
  2. Publish a security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Add explicit incident response and security policy documentation on the website.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä
Registration number
0201242-7
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä
Description
Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä is a church community organization providing religious, social, and community services in Helsinki, Finland.
Key services
Religious services, Community support, Social services, Event organization
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Roboto font, FontAwesome
Frameworks
Bootstrap 3.3.5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No DNSSEC
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in Finnish and targeted at Helsinki residents and church members.
  3. No explicit or adult content detected.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  5. No terms of service page found.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with the organization.
  8. Technical stack is modern but uses Bootstrap 3, which is somewhat dated.
  9. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
  10. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking with moderate user tracking level.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable technology stack using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap 3. While Bootstrap 3 is functional, upgrading to a more recent framework version could improve performance and security. Hosting appears to be managed by Elisa Oyj, a reputable Finnish provider, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with proper meta tags and structured content. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. No CMS like WordPress or Joomla was detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management solution. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's needs but offers opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
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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