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Security report for knab.gov.lv

Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs · Government · Latvia

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs (KNAB) is the official Latvian government agency responsible for preventing and combating corruption, overseeing political party financing, and monitoring pre-election agitation. The website serves as a comprehensive resource for the public, political entities, and government officials, providing information on legal frameworks, reporting mechanisms, educational materials, and current news. The site is well-structured, professionally designed, and compliant with privacy and cookie regulations, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the website is built on Drupal CMS, employs modern web technologies, and integrates Google Analytics for user insights. It demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, ensuring usability across devices and for users with disabilities. Security measures such as HTTPS enforcement and security headers are in place, contributing to a strong security posture. The security posture is robust with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the site could benefit from publishing a dedicated security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to enhance transparency and incident response readiness. Overall, the domain registration and WHOIS data confirm the site's legitimacy as a government entity. The website poses no content safety concerns and is suitable for a general audience. It maintains active engagement through social media channels and provides clear contact information, reinforcing trust and credibility.

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

7 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. 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 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
64
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
62

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
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

KNAB holds a critical position in Latvia's governance ecosystem as the primary anti-corruption authority. Its business model is regulatory and enforcement-focused, funded by the government. The agency targets a broad audience including citizens, political parties, and public officials. Its services encompass investigation, compliance monitoring, public education, and whistleblower support. The website's content and structure indicate a strategic emphasis on transparency, public engagement, and legal compliance. Partnerships with international organizations and local stakeholders are evident through linked domains and collaborative campaigns. The agency's digital presence supports its mandate by facilitating reporting and disseminating information effectively.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing risks of common web attacks. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. Cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, enhancing privacy compliance. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is a minor gap. The site uses trusted third-party analytics with appropriate privacy considerations. Overall, the security measures are appropriate for a government institution, though formalizing vulnerability disclosure and incident response processes would strengthen resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels for security issues (e.g., security@knab.gov.lv).
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Optimize website performance further to improve load times and user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs
Description
Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs is a direct government institution responsible for corruption prevention and combating, controlling political party financing, and overseeing pre-election agitation limits.
Key services
Corruption investigation, Political party financing control, Pre-election agitation monitoring, Public education and awareness campaigns, Whistleblower reporting platform
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal CMS, Google Analytics, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Drupal
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official Latvian government anti-corruption bureau website
  2. Comprehensive content about corruption prevention, political party financing, and whistleblowing
  3. Clear and consistent branding and navigation
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. Active social media presence for public engagement
  7. No detected security blocking or WAF challenges
  8. Use of Drupal CMS with modern web standards
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Drupal CMS, leveraging modern HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript technologies. It includes Google Analytics for traffic analysis and employs cookie consent scripts for compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as font size adjustment and contrast modes. Security headers and HTTPS ensure secure communications. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in asset loading and caching. The technical stack is standard for government websites, balancing functionality, security, and compliance.
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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