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Security report for ktu.edu

Kauno technologijos universitetas · Education · Lithuania

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Kauno technologijos universitetas (KTU) is a well-established public university in Lithuania, offering a wide range of educational programs from bachelor's to doctoral levels, alongside active research and innovation initiatives. The university holds a strong market position as the second-best university in Lithuania according to QS rankings, targeting students, researchers, academic staff, and business partners. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and multilingual support. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern SEO and performance optimizations, leveraging popular libraries and frameworks. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and privacy compliance, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Overall, the domain registration and website content are consistent and trustworthy, supporting the university's legitimacy and reputation.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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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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
67
Security headers
70
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
76

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

KTU operates primarily in the education sector, providing higher education and research services. Its business model focuses on academic excellence, international collaboration, and community engagement. The university's digital ecosystem includes multiple subdomains dedicated to admissions, students, alumni, and business cooperation, indicating a segmented and user-focused approach. The presence of international partnerships and research centers highlights growth and innovation. The university's branding is consistent and professional, supported by trust indicators such as accreditation and rankings. Revenue streams likely include tuition, government funding, research grants, and partnerships.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious domains were detected. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager is managed asynchronously to reduce risk. Overall, the site is secure but could enhance its security culture by publishing more explicit policies and response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user trust by adding visible trust seals, certifications, or testimonials related to security and privacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Kauno technologijos universitetas
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kauno technologijos universitetas
Description
Nuo bakalauro iki doktorantūros, nuo laboratorijų iki inkubatoriaus startuoliams – KTU yra vieta, kur idėjos virsta sprendimais, o žinios – karjera.
Key services
Undergraduate studies, Graduate studies, Doctoral studies, Research projects, International academic exchange, Career services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO Premium, jQuery, Slick Slider, Google Tag Manager, Font Awesome, PDF.js Viewer
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with async loading
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO Premium
Transparency
basic

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 in Lithuanian language
  2. Strong focus on education, research, and academic community
  3. Multiple internal and external links to university subdomains and partner institutions
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  6. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanism
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts found
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with WPBakery Page Builder and Yoast SEO Premium, ensuring strong SEO and content management capabilities. It uses jQuery, Slick Slider, Font Awesome, and PDF.js for enhanced user experience. Google Tag Manager is employed for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed. The technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting the university's digital needs effectively. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the site uses CDN resources for static assets.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 76/100Low26 findingsView report
  2. 76/100Low26 findingsView report
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