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Security report for ownest.cz

Ownest · Finance · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ownest is a Czech-based innovative startup offering a rent-to-own housing solution that enables customers to live in a purchased apartment while saving for a mortgage. Supported by major partners such as ČSOB and Bezrealitky, Ownest positions itself as a bridge for individuals who lack immediate mortgage financing. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and rich in content including testimonials and press mentions, enhancing trust and credibility. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks like Nuxt.js and Vue.js, with integrated analytics and user behavior tracking via Google Tag Manager and Smartlook. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS implied but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. WHOIS data is unavailable, which reduces transparency but does not negate the legitimacy indicated by business partnerships and content quality. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional digital presence with room for security improvements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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

5 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Google APIs

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

  2. 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
80
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
25
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
5
Employees
0
Customers
5
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

Ownest operates in the finance and real estate sectors, targeting individuals seeking home ownership without immediate mortgage access. Its business model revolves around purchasing apartments on behalf of clients, allowing them to live in the property while preparing for mortgage acquisition. The company leverages partnerships with established financial institutions and real estate platforms to strengthen market position. Revenue likely derives from service fees and mortgage facilitation. The presence of multiple press mentions and customer testimonials indicates positive market reception and growth potential. The partnership ecosystem includes ČSOB, Bezrealitky, and other real estate service providers, enhancing service breadth and customer trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS usage and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could impact readiness for security events. Data protection practices appear aligned with GDPR, supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is adequate but would benefit from formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency by ensuring domain registration details are publicly available or justified if privacy protection is used.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize privacy compliance, ensuring cookie consent mechanisms remain effective and user-friendly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ownest
Description
Ownest offers a rent-to-own housing solution where they buy an apartment for the customer, who can live in it while saving for a mortgage. Customers need only 3% of the apartment price upfront and have up to 2 years to buy it at a fixed price.
Key services
Buying apartments for clients, Providing up to 2 years to purchase at fixed price, Mortgage support and consulting, Cash offers to strengthen buyer position
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Google Tag Manager, Smartlook
Frameworks
Nuxt.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Smartlook
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Smartlook
Marketing tools
Smartlook
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 and no blocking detected.
  2. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and reduces transparency.
  3. Strong branding and partnership with reputable financial institutions.
  4. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies present.
  5. Multiple customer testimonials and press mentions enhance trust.
  6. Modern frontend technologies used with good mobile optimization.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in provided data; recommend improvement.
  8. No direct phone numbers found; only email contact provided.
  9. No explicit security incident or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks Nuxt.js and Vue.js, indicating a contemporary and maintainable frontend architecture. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Smartlook provides analytics and user behavior tracking capabilities. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates good SEO practices with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed achievable through optimization of external resources. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site generation approach. Hosting provider details are not evident from the data. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional user experience with opportunities for further performance and security enhancements.
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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