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Security report for pardubiceonline.cz

Media · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website pardubiceonline.cz is a local news and information portal dedicated to the city of Pardubice in the Czech Republic. It provides news, updates, and special content related to local events, technology, and community interests. The site is part of a larger network of city portals, indicating a focused niche media presence. The business model appears to be based on advertising and promotional partnerships, supplemented by related services such as web development and AI training offered through partner sites. The domain is well-established since 2011, supporting its credibility and market presence. Technically, the site uses modern frontend technologies including Tailwind CSS, Leaflet.js for maps, AOS for animations, and integrates Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager. Hosting is provided by a Czech hosting provider (vshosting.cz), consistent with the local focus. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and content structure, although accessibility features are basic. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks visible security headers and explicit security policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a GDPR policy available on a related domain, but no cookie consent mechanism is present on the site itself. Contact information is primarily via contact forms rather than direct emails or phone numbers, which limits direct communication channels. Overall, the site presents a moderate risk profile with good business credibility and technical implementation but could improve in privacy compliance and security best practices. Strategic recommendations include implementing cookie consent, adding security headers, publishing a security policy, and enhancing incident response transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

7 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

  2. 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';…

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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
85
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
40
Average
50

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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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

Pardubiceonline.cz operates as a local media portal within a network of similar city-focused websites in the Czech Republic. Its competitive advantage lies in localized content tailored to residents and visitors of Pardubice, supported by a network infrastructure that shares resources such as privacy and terms pages. Revenue streams likely include advertising and partnerships with service providers like web development and AI training companies. The target customer segment is local community members interested in news, events, and technology. Growth indicators include integration with multiple related portals and active content updates. The partnership ecosystem includes studiomc.cz and akademieai.cz, which provide complementary services. The business maintains a stable online presence with a domain age of over a decade, indicating operational maturity.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No security or incident response policies are published, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism may expose the site to compliance risks under GDPR. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content, and no outdated or vulnerable libraries were detected. Overall, while the site is not at high risk, improvements in security best practices and compliance transparency are recommended to enhance protection and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and improve user privacy transparency.
  2. Add essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and meet broader compliance standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Local news and information portal focused on the city of Pardubice and related regional news, including technology, local events, and special topics.
Key services
Local news, Event information, Advertising, Web development services, AI training courses
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Tailwind CSS, Leaflet.js, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Google Fonts, Font Awesome, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a local news portal focused on Pardubice city and region.
  2. Content is in Czech language and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main site; contact via forms and external links.
  5. Privacy and terms pages are hosted on a related domain (zpravodajstvionline.cz) indicating shared infrastructure.
  6. No cookie consent banner detected despite GDPR policy presence.
  7. Uses modern frontend technologies and external libraries.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  9. No security headers detected in provided data; potential area for improvement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and lightweight frontend technology stack including Tailwind CSS for styling, Leaflet.js for interactive maps, and AOS for scroll animations. Google Fonts and Font Awesome provide typography and icons, respectively. Google Analytics is integrated via Google Tag Manager for user behavior tracking. Hosting is provided by vshosting.cz, a Czech hosting provider, which aligns with the local focus of the site. The site is responsive and mobile-optimized with good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. There is no explicit CMS detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Technical risks include the absence of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which could impact compliance and security posture. Opportunities exist to modernize security practices and improve privacy compliance to align with best practices.
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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