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Security report for instytutpolski.pl

Instytut Polski · Government · Poland

Partial score · DNS & email only

56/100

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

The website instytutpolski.pl serves as the official online presence for the network of Polish Institutes, which are government cultural institutions promoting Polish culture internationally. The site features an interactive map showcasing the locations of these institutes across Europe and Asia, providing users with easy navigation to individual institute pages. The business operates within the government sector, focusing on cultural diplomacy and international cultural promotion. The domain is registered with a reputable registrar and has an appropriate age for its business purpose. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as Leaflet.js for map rendering and clustering, and it is hosted by cyber_Folks S.A. The site uses HTTPS and includes performance monitoring via Akamai mPulse. However, the site lacks advanced security headers and comprehensive privacy or cookie policies, which are important for GDPR compliance and user trust. The mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but functional. From a security perspective, the site benefits from HTTPS but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which could improve its security posture. No forms or user input fields are present on the homepage, reducing attack surface. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates a compliance gap with GDPR requirements. Overall, the website is moderately secure and credible but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance, security hardening, and inclusion of contact and policy information to improve user trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
Checks completed
6of 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

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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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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
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
56

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 Polish Institutes network operates as a government cultural diplomacy entity, promoting Polish culture and interests abroad through a network of institutes located in major cities worldwide. The business model is non-commercial, focusing on cultural promotion and international relations. The website targets a general audience interested in Polish culture, including academics, artists, diplomats, and the general public. The network's market position is that of an official government representation, providing authoritative cultural content and services. The site does not display commercial revenue streams or partnerships but serves as an informational and navigational tool for the institutes. Growth indicators include the presence of multiple institutes across continents, reflecting an established international presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS enabled, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents missed opportunities to enhance security against common web threats. No forms or user input fields reduce the risk of injection attacks. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates non-compliance with GDPR, which is critical for a European government entity. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are evident, limiting transparency and responsiveness to security issues. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but requires improvements to meet best practices and regulatory standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR compliance and enhance user trust.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Add clear contact information and incident response contacts to improve transparency and user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Instytut Polski
Description
The website represents the Polish Institutes network, which are cultural and diplomatic institutions promoting Polish culture and interests abroad. It provides an interactive map of Polish Institutes located in various cities worldwide.
Key services
Cultural promotion, Diplomatic representation, Information about Polish Institutes worldwide
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Leaflet.js, Leaflet.markercluster, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Services
Akamai mPulse
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
mPulse (Akamai)
Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is an interactive map of Polish Institutes worldwide.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the homepage HTML.
  3. No contact emails, phone numbers, or physical addresses explicitly present in the HTML content.
  4. No forms detected on the homepage.
  5. Uses Leaflet.js for map rendering and clustering.
  6. Includes Akamai mPulse for performance monitoring.
  7. No social media links found in the provided HTML.
  8. No security headers or advanced security configurations detected.
  9. No GDPR or privacy compliance indicators present.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based interactive map built with Leaflet.js and marker clustering plugins, providing a user-friendly interface for exploring Polish Institutes worldwide. The site is built on WordPress, hosted by cyber_Folks S.A., and uses HTTPS for secure communication. Performance monitoring is integrated via Akamai mPulse. The site has basic mobile responsiveness and accessibility features but lacks advanced SEO optimizations and meta tags beyond the title and viewport. No forms or complex user interactions are present on the homepage, reducing complexity and potential security risks. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and improved privacy compliance mechanisms.
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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