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Security report for npk.si

Institute of RS for VET · Education · Slovenia

Partial score · DNS & email only

58/100

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

The website npk.si/en represents the National Vocational Qualifications system managed by the Institute of RS for Vocational Education and Training in Slovenia. It serves as an authoritative platform providing information and resources for individuals and companies regarding vocational certification based on work experience and competencies. The site is well-positioned as a government-related educational service with a clear target audience and a medium organizational size. Technically, the site is built on WordPress, uses modern libraries like jQuery, and is hosted under a reputable registrar (Arnes). The website demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, contributing to a positive user experience. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, though it lacks explicit security headers and incident response information. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, enhancing trust. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
72
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
20
Average
58

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

The business operates in the education sector with a focus on vocational qualifications in Slovenia, functioning as an important government or non-profit entity. It offers certification services, catalogues, and portfolio guidance, targeting individuals seeking formal recognition of their skills and companies aiming to employ qualified personnel. The website reflects a stable market position with official backing, supported by partnerships with government bodies and educational institutions. The business model is service-oriented, relying on formal procedures and authorized providers. The presence of testimonials and official logos strengthens credibility. There is no evidence of commercial advertising or monetization through affiliate programs, indicating a public service orientation.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and no detected vulnerabilities in the HTML content or scripts. Use of trusted external libraries and absence of exposed sensitive data are positive indicators. However, the lack of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security maturity. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting external reporting channels. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from additional security best practices and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security collaboration.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and external libraries to mitigate risks from outdated components.
  5. Enhance analytics transparency by disclosing data collection and retention policies if analytics tools are used in the future.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Institute of RS for VET
Description
The website provides information about the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) system in Slovenia, enabling individuals to obtain official certificates of professional competence based on their work experience and knowledge. It also targets companies seeking qualified employees and offers resources such as catalogues, portfolios, and preparation guidance.
Key services
NVQ certification information, Catalogues and providers listing, Portfolio guidance, Support for individuals and companies
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, WordPress, 3D Flipbook plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure external libraries (jQuery from Google CDN)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is focused on vocational qualifications in Slovenia.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Good use of HTTPS and external trusted libraries.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and accessible.
  6. No terms of service or explicit security policies found.
  7. No visible analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  8. Contact information is clear and complete.
  9. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery 3.5.1 and a 3D Flipbook plugin. It loads resources from trusted CDNs such as Google Ajax API. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, including keyboard navigation and accessibility options. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting appears stable with Arnes as registrar and DNS provider. There is no evidence of heavy technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and add structured data for enhanced SEO and accessibility.
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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