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Security report for psnc.pl

Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS) · Technology · Poland

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS) is a well-established ICT research and development center based in Poland, providing advanced e-Infrastructure and fostering innovation in digital science, industry, and social inclusion. The organization has a strong European presence through participation in Horizon Europe projects and collaborations with research institutions and industry partners. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and professional design. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern libraries and analytics integration, optimized for mobile and accessibility. Security posture is strong, supported by HTTPS, security headers, and ISO 27001 certification, though incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly available. Overall, the site demonstrates high trustworthiness and professionalism, with minor areas for improvement in transparency and policy disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

2 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 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. 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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  • 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
67
Security headers
45
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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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Leaked records that mention psnc.pl, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
109
Employees
0
Customers
109
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

24 subdomains 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

PCSS holds a significant position in the European ICT research landscape, leveraging its long history and expertise to serve scientific and industrial communities. Its business model focuses on providing infrastructure, R&D environments, and innovation services, targeting research institutions, industry partners, and social groups. The center's involvement in numerous EU projects and certifications like ISO 27001 enhance its competitive advantage and credibility. The website's content and linked domains indicate a robust partnership ecosystem and active engagement in emerging technologies such as quantum computing and AI. Growth indicators include ongoing projects and public communications through news and events. The organization maintains a consistent brand and clear communication channels, supporting its market position.

Security posture

The security maturity of PCSS is high, with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to ISO 27001 standards. The website does not expose sensitive data and uses secure forms and consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a public incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure program represents a gap in transparency and readiness communication. The use of third-party analytics and scripts is standard but should be regularly audited to mitigate risks. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and data protection, aligning with GDPR compliance and industry best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy along with a security.txt file.
  3. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to avoid vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency on data retention and processing policies to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Consider adding terms of service to clarify user rights and obligations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS)
Description
PCSS is an ICT Research and Development Center providing access to world-class e-Infrastructure for scientific community, supporting digital science, digital industry, and social innovation. It cooperates with research institutions and industry partners to develop innovations in ICT, cybersecurity, space technologies, robotics, and sustainable development.
Key services
e-Infrastructure access, Research and development environment, ICT innovation implementations, Social innovation and digital inclusion
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Slick Slider, Font Awesome, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Extra Theme (WordPress theme)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • ISO 27001 certification indicating formal security management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Strong focus on ICT research and development with European project involvement.
  3. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No terms of service found, which is a minor gap.
  5. No visible security incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. Social media presence on major platforms.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. Good accessibility and mobile optimization.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Extra theme and child themes, incorporating jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Slick Slider for interactive content. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement by optimizing image sizes and script loading. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence, though hosting provider details are not explicit. Technical risks are minimal but should be managed through regular updates and security audits.
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.

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