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Security report for kunnskapsdata.no

KUDAF · Education · Norway

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

KUDAF is a Norwegian project focused on creating a shared data infrastructure and metadata catalog for the knowledge sector, aiming to facilitate safer, simpler, and better data sharing for analysis and knowledge. The website positions KUDAF as a niche player in the education sector, targeting organizations involved in data production and provision within the knowledge sector. The business model revolves around enabling secure data exchange with a focus on privacy and legal compliance. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and integrates third-party services such as Vimeo for video content and Siteimprove Analytics for performance monitoring. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit incident response policies. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a privacy policy and cookie policy present, but no active cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its business purpose.

Scanned

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

6 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 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 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 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
60
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
65
Average
56

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

KUDAF operates in the education sector, providing a specialized data sharing platform for the Norwegian knowledge sector. Its competitive advantage lies in offering a centralized metadata catalog and standardized processes for secure data access, including legal support for sensitive data handling. The business targets knowledge institutions and data providers, positioning itself as an enabler of data collaboration. The project is relatively new, founded in 2022, and currently small in size. The website content and structure indicate a clear focus on transparency and trust-building, though it lacks extensive business details such as physical addresses or phone contacts. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident from the data. The presence of structured data and consistent branding supports a credible market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive information. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No forms are present that collect sensitive user data, reducing attack surface. There is no published security policy or incident response information, which limits transparency on how security incidents are handled. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are found, which could be improved to encourage responsible reporting. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve defense-in-depth.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to increase transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting.
  4. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR cookie requirements.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KUDAF
Description
KUDAF - Kunnskapssektorens datafelleskap – skal sørge for tryggere, enklere og bedre deling av data for analyse og kunnskap.
Key services
Data sharing infrastructure, Metadata catalog, Standardized access and legal assistance for sensitive data
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Vimeo embed, Rellax.js (parallax effect), Siteimprove Analytics
Frameworks
SEOmatic (meta generator)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries
  • No forms detected collecting sensitive data

Analytics and tracking

Services
Siteimprove Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Siteimprove Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and focused on the Norwegian knowledge sector.
  3. No forms detected that collect user data directly on the homepage.
  4. Contact email is provided but no phone number or physical address found.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present but cookie consent mechanism is missing.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and embedded video content.
  8. No visible advertising or affiliate marketing.
  9. Analytics usage is limited to Siteimprove Analytics.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with clean HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It integrates third-party services such as Vimeo for video playback and Siteimprove Analytics for performance and quality monitoring. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). No CMS or hosting provider is explicitly identified. Performance is moderate with some advanced visual effects like parallax scrolling. There is no indication of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security header implementation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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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