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Security report for skippercheck.net

SkipperCheck.net · Transportation · Latvia

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and Network security.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SkipperCheck.net is a specialized online platform offering digital tools and certification services for yacht charterers and boating enthusiasts. The business focuses on community-based seatime certification, refresher courses for skippers, VHF radio operator certification, and interactive quiz games to enhance maritime knowledge. The website positions itself as a niche leader in the yachting certification space, collaborating officially with Latvian maritime authorities, which strengthens its credibility and trustworthiness. The target audience includes yacht skippers, charterers, and boating hobbyists seeking modern, recognized certifications and training resources. Technically, the website employs modern front-end technologies such as Bootstrap 5 and FontAwesome, with Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with a clean, professional design and clear navigation. However, some accessibility and SEO optimizations could be improved. Security-wise, HTTPS is enforced, and secure login forms are used, but the absence of explicit security headers and a formal security policy reduces the overall security posture. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, the website demonstrates a good balance of business credibility, technical implementation, and privacy compliance. There are no signs of malicious content or blocking mechanisms, and the WHOIS data aligns well with the website's claims, supporting legitimacy. Strategic improvements in security headers, incident response transparency, and accessibility would further enhance the platform's trust and resilience.

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

4 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 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';…

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58

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

SkipperCheck.net operates in the transportation sector, specifically targeting the yachting and boating niche. Its business model revolves around providing digital certification and training services, leveraging community endorsement for seatime validation. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its unique community-approved logbook and official collaborations with Latvian maritime authorities, which enhance trust and recognition. Revenue streams likely include course fees and premium service subscriptions. The partnership ecosystem includes governmental maritime bodies and local organizations, reinforcing market position. Growth indicators include diversified offerings such as refresher courses, VHF certification, and gamified learning tools. The company appears to be a small-sized entity focused on specialized maritime education and certification.

Security posture

The website maintains a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling. The presence of a cookie consent banner with preference toggles indicates awareness of privacy regulations. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options is a notable gap. No explicit security policy or incident response information is provided, which may hinder transparency and preparedness. There is no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, limiting external reporting channels. The use of Google Tag Manager introduces moderate tracking but is managed with consent. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business scale but could benefit from enhanced header policies, documented security practices, and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining data protection measures, incident response procedures, and contact channels for security issues.
  3. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security concerns.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet recognized standards (e.g., WCAG) improving usability for all users and compliance.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SkipperCheck.net
Description
Digital Toolbox for Yacht Charterers and Yachting Enthusiasts providing seatime certification, skipper refresher courses, VHF radio operator certification, and a quiz game for knowledge sharpening.
Key services
Skipper Refresher Course, VHF Radio Operator Course, Quiz Game for skipper knowledge, Community-approved sea-time logbook
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.3.2, FontAwesome 6.4.2, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login form with POST method
  • Cookie consent with opt-in preferences

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a niche service for yacht skipper certification and training
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear calls to action
  3. Cookie consent is implemented with user preferences
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible on main pages, only contact form
  5. No social media links detected
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present
  8. Use of Google Tag Manager indicates moderate tracking and analytics
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content
  10. No WAF or blocking detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with Bootstrap 5.3.2 and FontAwesome 6.4.2, ensuring responsive design and consistent iconography. Google Fonts are used for typography, and Google Tag Manager manages analytics and tracking scripts. The site structure is clean with semantic HTML and CSS, though no CMS or backend platform is explicitly detected. Performance is moderate with no evident heavy resources or blocking scripts. Mobile optimization is good, but accessibility features are basic and could be improved. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. Hosting provider details are not available from the provided data. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business needs but has room for modernization and optimization.
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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