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Security report for hive.fi

Hive Helsinki · Education · Finland

Medium risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hive Helsinki operates as a tuition-free coding school based in Finland, focusing on project-based and peer learning methodologies to equip individuals with coding skills for future-proof careers. The institution targets learners with no prior experience, emphasizing accessibility and practical skill development. The website reflects a well-structured, professionally designed platform with clear branding and consistent messaging aligned with its educational mission. Technically, the site is built on WordPress, leveraging modern SEO tools like Yoast SEO, and integrates analytics and consent management via Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly available. Overall, the domain registration data aligns with the website's claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security and incident response policies and enhancing transparency around data protection roles.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
83
Average
60

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

Hive Helsinki occupies a niche in the education sector, providing free coding education to individuals in Finland and potentially beyond. Its business model is non-commercial, focusing on community and peer learning rather than revenue generation. The organization leverages social media channels extensively for outreach and engagement, which supports its growth and community-building efforts. The lack of visible contact information on the homepage suggests a focus on digital engagement rather than direct sales or support calls. The institution's market position is that of a specialized educational provider with a clear mission to democratize coding skills. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident from the data, indicating a standalone operation. The website's content quality and professional presentation support a positive brand image and trust among its audience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS and cookie consent compliance, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations such as GDPR. The use of Cookiebot for consent management and Google Analytics for tracking is implemented with user privacy in mind, as indicated by denied ad personalization and storage settings. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism limits transparency and preparedness visibility. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Security headers appear to be present but not explicitly enumerated in the data. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by formalizing policies and providing clear security contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance security headers and perform periodic security audits to maintain a robust security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hive Helsinki
Description
Hive Helsinki is a free coding school in Finland offering project-based, peer learning. Learn to code and future-proof your career!
Key services
Free coding education, Project-based learning, Peer learning
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Yoast SEO
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with valid SSL
  2. Cookie consent implemented via Cookiebot
  3. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on homepage
  4. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
  5. No terms of service page detected
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  7. Use of modern SEO and analytics tools
  8. Content is educational and non-commercial
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and Cookiebot for cookie consent management. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking purposes. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries and asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. The design is responsive and accessible, with good mobile optimization and clear navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through optimization of external scripts and caching strategies. The technical stack is mature and well-supported, suitable for the educational content delivery model. No hosting provider details were explicitly identified from the HTML content.
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. 68/100Medium30 findingsView report
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