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Security report for pgz.hr

Primorsko-goranska županija · Government · Croatia

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Primorsko-goranska županija is the official regional government authority for the Primorsko-goranska County in Croatia. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for residents and stakeholders, offering information on administrative structure, ongoing projects, public calls, news, and official documents. It targets local citizens, businesses, and public entities, providing transparent access to government services and communications. The site is well-positioned as a trusted government resource with clear contact channels and certifications from recognized bodies such as Bureau Veritas and SGS. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries like Swiper and Flickity for interactive elements. It employs Google Analytics for visitor insights and uses cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility features, and SEO practices, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure suitable for public sector needs. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configurations and includes standard security headers. It uses cookie consent banners and privacy policies aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the site lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information, which could enhance its security posture. Overall, the website is a reliable, professional, and secure government platform with strong compliance and trust indicators. Strategic improvements in security transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen its position and user trust.

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

8 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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  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
57

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 Primorsko-goranska županija website reflects a government entity focused on regional administration and public service delivery. Its market position is that of a regional authority providing essential services and information to residents and businesses within the county. The business model is non-commercial, centered on governance, transparency, and community engagement. Revenue streams are typical of government funding rather than commercial sales. The target customer segments include local citizens, public officials, and regional partners. Growth indicators are tied to digital service enhancements and public engagement initiatives. The partnership ecosystem includes certification bodies and EU-funded project collaborators, indicating active participation in regional development programs. The website's operations emphasize transparency, accessibility, and compliance with European data protection standards.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. Cookie consent and privacy policies demonstrate GDPR compliance, reflecting a strong data protection culture. No visible vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the provided content. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party analytics and sharing tools is managed with user consent, mitigating privacy risks. Overall, the security posture is good for a government website but could benefit from enhanced incident response documentation and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance form security with additional input validation and anti-CSRF protections.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Primorsko-goranska županija
VAT number
OIB 32420472134
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Primorsko-goranska županija
Description
Official website of the Primorsko-goranska County, providing information about the county's administration, projects, news, public calls, and services.
Key services
Public administration information, Project management and promotion, Public calls and tenders, News and announcements, Access to official documents
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.4, jQuery 3.7.1, Swiper.js, Flickity, Google Analytics, AddToAny sharing plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin, Responsive Menu plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (e.g., Cookie Law Info)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
AddToAny
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official regional government website for Primorsko-goranska County, Croatia.
  2. Comprehensive navigation with multiple sections about administration, projects, news, and public services.
  3. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with visible consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress).
  5. Presence of certifications from reputable organizations (Bureau Veritas, SGS).
  6. Clear contact information including email, phone, physical address, and contact form.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  8. Good accessibility features including an accessibility toolbar.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.7.4, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper and Flickity for interactive sliders and carousels. It uses jQuery 3.7.1 and integrates Google Analytics for traffic analysis. The presence of cookie consent and accessibility plugins indicates attention to compliance and user experience. Performance is moderate, with some optimization opportunities in script loading and caching. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility features are well implemented, including an accessibility toolbar. The site uses a responsive menu plugin for navigation on various devices. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable and suitable for a government information portal, with opportunities for performance tuning and enhanced security controls.
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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