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Security report for instytutksiazki.pl

Instytut Książki · Non-profit · Poland

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Instytut Książki is a Polish national cultural institution dedicated to promoting Polish literature domestically and internationally. It supports authors, translators, publishers, and reading culture through various programs, grants, and publications. The organization holds a strong market position as a government-affiliated non-profit entity with a broad cultural impact. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern libraries and plugins, optimized for SEO and accessibility, and includes multilingual support. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and security plugins, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Overall, the site reflects a professional and trustworthy digital presence aligned with its cultural mission.

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

9 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
40
Average
50

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
2
Employees
0
Customers
2
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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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

The institute operates primarily in the non-profit cultural sector, focusing on literature promotion and reading advocacy. Its business model relies on government funding and cultural grants. The website showcases numerous programs targeting writers, translators, publishers, and readers, indicating a diverse service portfolio. The presence of multiple partner domains and social media channels suggests a well-established ecosystem. The organization targets Polish and international literary communities, positioning itself as a key player in cultural promotion. The lack of WHOIS data is a minor anomaly but does not detract from the institute's credibility given its official status.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a reputable WordPress security plugin, indicating a baseline security maturity. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content Security Policy or HSTS suggests room for enhancement. No public incident response or security policies were found, which could be improved to bolster transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing a data protection officer contact or privacy contact point.
  5. Continue monitoring and improving privacy compliance in line with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Instytut Książki
Registration number
528799030
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Instytut Książki
Description
Instytut Książki jest narodową instytucją kultury powołaną do promocji polskiej literatury na świecie oraz popularyzacji książek i czytelnictwa w kraju.
Key services
Promotion of Polish literature internationally, Support for authors, translators, publishers, Administration of cultural grant programs, Publishing cultural magazines, Organizing literary events and awards
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Flickity, Select2, Google Maps API, Yoast SEO plugin, WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugin (All In One WP Security and Firewall)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable, which is unusual but not uncommon for .pl domains due to registry policies.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Multiple programs and cultural initiatives detailed, indicating active organizational operations.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  8. Social media presence across major platforms.
  9. No terms of service page detected.
  10. No explicit security or incident response policies publicly disclosed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Flickity, Select2, and Google Maps API. SEO is optimized using Yoast SEO plugin, and multilingual support is provided by WPML. The site is mobile responsive and accessible with good navigation and content structure. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media and external scripts. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the data. The site uses Google Analytics for user tracking with appropriate cookie consent. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation could be improved. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively.
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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