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Järva vald · Government · Estonia

Medium risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Järva vald operates as a local government authority in Estonia, providing a wide range of public services including social welfare, education, cultural activities, infrastructure management, and environmental oversight. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for residents, businesses, and visitors, offering detailed information and access to municipal resources. The site is well-structured with clear navigation and extensive content primarily in Estonian, targeting local stakeholders. Technically, the website is built on the Liferay CMS platform, utilizing technologies such as jQuery, Google Analytics, and Font Awesome. While the site is mobile-optimized and uses HTTPS, some technologies like jQuery 1.10.2 are outdated, which may introduce security risks. Performance is moderate, and SEO and accessibility are adequately addressed. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and includes some security best practices such as the use of security tokens in forms. However, it lacks several modern security headers and uses an outdated JavaScript library. Privacy compliance is partially met with a comprehensive privacy policy and data protection officer information, but no visible cookie consent mechanism is present. Incident response and security policies are not explicitly published. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, reflecting its governmental nature. The main risks relate to outdated libraries and incomplete privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security headers, library updates, and privacy mechanisms would enhance the site's security posture and regulatory adherence.

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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  • 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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Järva vald holds a stable position as a governmental entity serving the Järva region in Estonia. Its business model is focused on public service delivery across multiple sectors including social welfare, education, culture, infrastructure, and environment. The website supports transparency and citizen engagement through extensive content and e-services. The target audience includes local residents, businesses, and visitors. The presence of multiple linked domains related to local services and cultural institutions indicates a broad partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators are aligned with governmental planning and community development strategies. The website's comprehensive content and structured navigation support effective communication and service delivery.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and some security best practices implemented. The use of Liferay's security tokens in forms helps protect against CSRF attacks. However, the presence of an outdated jQuery version introduces potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited. The absence of advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense in depth. Privacy compliance is partial, with a comprehensive privacy policy but lacking cookie consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and security policies are not publicly documented, which may hinder timely response to security incidents. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a governmental informational site but requires improvements to meet higher standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to current supported versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement a visible and compliant cookie consent mechanism to enhance GDPR compliance.
  3. Add and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and remediate risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Järva vald
Description
Järva vald is a local government entity providing public services, information, and resources related to social welfare, education, culture, infrastructure, environment, and local administration in the Järva region of Estonia.
Key services
Social welfare services, Education and youth services, Cultural and sports activities, Urban planning and infrastructure management, Environmental management, Public information and communication
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.10.2, Google Analytics, Font Awesome 4.5.0, Google Fonts (Roboto Slab, Open Sans), Liferay Portal, YUI, HTML5 shim, Respond.js
Frameworks
Liferay
Platforms
Windows (user agent detected), Chrome browser (user agent detected)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security tokens in forms (Liferay authToken present)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a comprehensive local government portal for Järva vald, Estonia.
  2. Content is extensive, well-structured, and mostly in Estonian language.
  3. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  4. Use of older JavaScript libraries may pose security risks.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  6. Contact information is primarily via login and contact pages; no direct emails or phone numbers found in the main HTML.
  7. Strong use of official government domain and HTTPS enhances trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Liferay CMS platform, leveraging technologies such as jQuery 1.10.2, Google Analytics, Font Awesome, and Google Fonts. The HTML structure is valid and includes meta tags for viewport and compatibility. The site uses asynchronous loading for analytics scripts and combines JavaScript resources for performance. Mobile optimization is good with responsive navigation and accessible search forms. However, the use of an outdated jQuery version indicates technical debt and potential security risks. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in loading speed and resource optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is supported by canonical links and structured navigation. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable but would benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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