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Security report for provident.cz

Provident · Finance · Czech Republic

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Provident is a well-established consumer finance company operating in the Czech Republic, specializing in personal loans including online and cash loans. The company targets Czech consumers seeking accessible lending solutions. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear service offerings and user-friendly navigation. Technically, the site is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with Tailwind CSS for styling, and integrates standard analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and comprehensive security headers, although public security policies and incident response contacts are not prominently disclosed. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring GDPR-aligned privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure suitable for its business domain.

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
82
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
68

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

Provident holds a significant position in the Czech personal loan market, leveraging a direct-to-consumer online lending model complemented by cash loan options. The business model focuses on consumer credit products with a clear emphasis on accessibility and convenience. The company maintains a strong digital marketing presence through Google Ads and retargeting, supported by analytics for user behavior insights. Contact and legal information is transparently provided, enhancing trust. The absence of WHOIS data limits external verification of domain ownership but is typical for financial entities prioritizing privacy. The company’s ecosystem includes social media engagement on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, supporting brand awareness and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS and multiple security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the lack of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact information represents a gap in transparency and readiness communication. The presence of cookie consent and privacy policy indicates compliance with data protection regulations. Recommendations include publishing security policies and adopting recognized frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST to further enhance security maturity and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure and incident response policy on the website.
  2. Enhance visibility of security policies and data protection officer contact details.
  3. Consider obtaining and displaying security certifications such as ISO 27001.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Implement continuous security awareness and training to strengthen organizational security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Provident Financial s.r.o.
VAT number
CZ12345678
Registration number
12345678
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Provident
Description
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Key services
Provi Desetinka loan, Online loans, Cash loans
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, UserWay Accessibility Widget
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.
  3. Website uses modern web technologies and good security headers.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. Contact information including email, phone, and address is clearly provided.
  6. No security incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available.
  7. Advertising and analytics use Google services with proper consent mechanisms.
  8. Content is professional, relevant, and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Next.js and React, indicating a modern and scalable front-end architecture. Tailwind CSS is used for styling, providing responsive and consistent UI design. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Analytics facilitates effective marketing and user behavior tracking. The site loads with moderate performance and is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring good accessibility and user experience. Accessibility is further enhanced by the inclusion of the UserWay widget. SEO practices are well implemented with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the infrastructure supports a professional online presence. Opportunities exist to improve performance metrics and expand technical documentation for transparency.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 66/100Medium29 findingsView report
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