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Security report for skattefunn.no

Norges forskningsråd · Government · Norway

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

The website www.forskningsradet.no/skattefunn is an official Norwegian government platform providing information about the SkatteFUNN tax incentive scheme, which offers tax deductions for research and development projects in Norwegian businesses. The site targets Norwegian companies engaged in innovation and R&D, positioning itself as a trusted government resource. The content is professionally presented, with clear descriptions of the program and related services. The site integrates modern analytics and consent management technologies, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Technically, the website leverages Microsoft Azure for hosting and services, uses Piwik PRO and Microsoft Application Insights for analytics, and employs CookieInformation.com for cookie consent management. The site appears mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with a moderate performance profile. Security best practices are observed, including HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers could be further verified and enhanced. From a security perspective, the site shows a strong posture with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust, with comprehensive cookie and privacy policies and user consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. The absence of WHOIS data is likely due to registry privacy policies and does not detract from the domain's legitimacy, given its government affiliation and consistent content. Overall, the website is a reliable, secure, and well-maintained government resource supporting Norwegian innovation through tax incentives. Strategic recommendations include enhancing explicit security headers, continuous monitoring of third-party scripts, and improving transparency around contact information to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
83

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 Norwegian Research Council (Norges forskningsråd) operates this site as part of its mandate to support research and innovation in Norway. The SkatteFUNN program is a key government initiative to incentivize R&D investments by providing tax deductions. The business model is government-funded, focusing on public sector support rather than commercial revenue. The site links to multiple partner domains representing specialized research clusters in maritime, energy, transport, and process industries, indicating a broad partnership ecosystem. The target customers are Norwegian businesses seeking to leverage tax incentives for innovation. The site’s professional presentation and integration with modern analytics tools suggest a digitally mature organization with a strong market position in the public sector innovation space.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible security misconfigurations or exposed sensitive data. The use of Microsoft Azure as a hosting provider adds to the security credibility due to its robust infrastructure. Cookie consent is actively managed, supporting GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy are not clearly visible in the provided data and should be confirmed and implemented if missing. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly disclosed on the analyzed page, which is common for government sites but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify explicit security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy issues arise.
  4. Enhance visibility of official contact information such as support emails and phone numbers to facilitate user communication.
  5. Maintain and update cookie and privacy policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Norges forskningsråd
Description
SkatteFUNN gir skattefradrag for norske bedrifter på 19% av kostnadene til et FoU-prosjekt.
Key services
Tax deduction facilitation for R&D projects, Information and guidance on SkatteFUNN scheme
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Microsoft Azure, Piwik PRO, CookieInformation.com consent management, React (implied by meta tags), Azure Application Insights
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Microsoft Azure
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO, Microsoft Application Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO, Microsoft Application Insights
Marketing tools
CookieInformation.com
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Norwegian government site providing information on SkatteFUNN tax incentives.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms are implemented.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found on the analyzed page.
  4. Multiple related partner domains from Norwegian research and energy sectors are linked.
  5. Uses modern analytics and tracking tools with privacy compliance.
  6. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable publicly, likely due to privacy or registry policy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Microsoft Azure, leveraging cloud infrastructure for scalability and reliability. It uses React framework components, indicated by meta tags and script usage, suggesting a modern frontend architecture. Analytics are handled via Piwik PRO and Microsoft Application Insights, providing comprehensive user behavior insights. Cookie consent is managed through CookieInformation.com, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The site loads CSS and fonts efficiently with preloading and prefetching strategies. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. Accessibility features such as focus-visible outlines and responsive design are implemented, enhancing usability. No CMS is explicitly detected, indicating a custom or government-developed platform.
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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