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Security report for openimt.it

OpenIMT · Education · Italy

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

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

OpenIMT is an online web magazine affiliated with Scuola IMT, focusing on disseminating research and innovation news in science, technology, culture, and society. The platform targets researchers, enterprises, institutions, and the general public interested in scientific advancements and public policy. It offers articles, videos, podcasts, and newsletters to engage its audience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins and themes, ensuring good SEO and mobile responsiveness. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and basic security practices, though minor server permission issues exist. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence for an educational media outlet.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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 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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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
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
85
Average
52

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

The website occupies a niche market as a specialized educational and research media platform linked to Scuola IMT. Its competitive advantage lies in authoritative content, institutional backing, and multi-format media offerings. The business model revolves around content publication and audience engagement rather than direct sales. The target customers include academic and research communities as well as informed public audiences. Growth indicators include active content updates and social media presence. Partnerships are evident with the parent institution and related educational entities. The operation reflects a focused strategy on knowledge dissemination and community building.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate to good. The site uses HTTPS, employs spam prevention in forms, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a vulnerability disclosure policy. The absence of incident response contacts and security certifications indicates room for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or malware were detected. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. The security culture appears cautious but could benefit from enhanced transparency and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Resolve server file permission issues to enable caching plugins to function properly.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure or security policy page to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Add incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate risks from outdated components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Open IMT
Registration number
1854/2023 (Tribunale di Lucca)
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OpenIMT
Description
L'Open Lab punta a diventare un centro innovativo di analisi dei dati per rispondere alle domande dei ricercatori, delle imprese e delle istituzioni.
Key services
Publishing articles on culture, technology, innovation, mind and brain, society, economy, Providing video and podcast content, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Gravity Forms, Smart Slider 3, WP Grid Builder, Rank Math SEO, FontAwesome, jQuery
Frameworks
Astra Theme, Beaver Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of honeypot field in forms to prevent spam

Analytics and tracking

Services
Burst Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Burst Statistics
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Gravity Forms
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained online magazine for Scuola IMT
  2. Content is rich with articles, videos, and podcasts focused on science, technology, and culture
  3. Good SEO and social media integration
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and compliant
  5. No critical security issues detected but minor server permission issue noted
  6. No explicit terms of service or security incident response information found
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is based on WordPress CMS with Astra theme and Beaver Builder framework, enhanced by plugins like Gravity Forms, Smart Slider 3, and WP Grid Builder. The tech stack is modern and supports responsive design and SEO optimization. Performance is moderate with some caching issues due to server permissions. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site integrates social media and analytics tools responsibly. Technical debt appears low, but continuous maintenance is necessary to keep the platform secure and performant.
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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