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Security report for kinit.sk

Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies · Technology · Slovakia

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies (KInIT) is a Slovak research institute specializing in harnessing research for human and industrial applications, with a strong focus on AI talent development, education, and industry collaboration. The institute maintains a medium-sized presence with multiple partnerships and memberships in reputable organizations, positioning itself as an important research hub in Slovakia. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, optimized for SEO and mobile users, and supported by modern web technologies including WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, DNSSEC, and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although additional HTTP security headers and explicit security policies could enhance protection. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie management. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness, with no critical security or content safety issues detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
66

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention kinit.sk, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

KInIT operates as a research institute with a business model centered on research projects, education, and partnerships with corporate and institutional donors. Its market position is strengthened by certifications such as HRS4R and memberships in European and Slovak networks. The target audience includes researchers, students, industry partners, and AI professionals. The institute's growth is supported by a diverse partnership ecosystem including technology companies, financial institutions, and innovation hubs. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and opportunities, including PhD programs and events, enhancing engagement and visibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and DNSSEC for domain security, indicating a good baseline security posture. Cookie consent is managed via a GDPR-compliant banner with opt-in mechanisms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel introduces moderate tracking but is managed with user consent. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide explicit contact details for a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact to enhance GDPR compliance.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies
Description
KInIT is a research institute focused on harnessing research for humans and industries, supporting AI talent development, and collaborating with corporate partners and networks.
Key services
Research, Education and training, Talent development, Industry collaboration
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Ajax Load More, Complianz GDPR plugin, Smush image optimization
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong GDPR and cookie consent compliance with visible banners and management.
  3. Professional and comprehensive content focused on research and education.
  4. Multiple partnerships and memberships with reputable organizations.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities detected.
  7. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via forms only.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with modern plugins including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Complianz for GDPR cookie management, and Ajax Load More for dynamic content loading. Hosting is provided by websupport.sk with DNSSEC enabled, enhancing domain security. Performance is optimized with image lazy loading and caching plugins (Hummingbird). The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features and clear navigation. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, supporting a fast and user-friendly experience. Opportunities exist to further improve security headers and formalize security documentation.
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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