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Security report for startin.lv

Latvian Startup Association “Startin.LV” · Technology · Latvia

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Latvian Startup Association “Startin.LV” is a well-established non-profit organization founded in 2016 to support and develop the Latvian startup ecosystem. It serves as a unifying voice for startups, providing access to knowledge, community, and advocacy in policy-making. The association has grown to over 100 members and positions itself as a key player in Latvia's innovation landscape. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear messaging and calls to action for membership and engagement. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern Divi theme and uses reputable plugins for functionality such as newsletters, GDPR compliance, and content display. Security measures include HTTPS, Google reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent management, although some security headers could be improved. Analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel are actively used with appropriate consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with good privacy compliance and business credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  4. 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

  5. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
72
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
85
Average
55
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention startin.lv, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Startin.LV operates in the technology sector as a non-profit association focused on startup ecosystem development. Its business model revolves around membership services, advocacy, and providing perks and discounts to startups. The organization targets startups, entrepreneurs, ecosystem stakeholders, and policy makers in Latvia. It maintains partnerships with relevant local initiatives such as Ukraine-Latvia support and lobbying groups like Labs of Latvia. The website content and structure support its mission with educational resources, news updates, and community testimonials. The association's market position is strong locally, with a growing membership base and active engagement in ecosystem development. Revenue streams likely include membership fees and sponsorships. The digital infrastructure supports growth and outreach effectively.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect forms, and manages cookie consent via the Complianz GDPR plugin, indicating good baseline security and privacy practices. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found in the HTML content. The site lacks publicly available security or incident response policies, which could improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened with additional HTTP headers and documented policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience.
  5. Maintain transparency on data retention policies and update privacy documentation accordingly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Latvian Startup Association “Startin.LV”
Description
Latvian Startup Association “Startin.LV” is a non-profit non-government organization established in 2016 to unite Latvian startups, develop the startup community, and facilitate mutual understanding within the startup environment. It has over 100 members focused on economic growth through innovation and cooperation.
Key services
Startup support and advocacy, Community building, Access to knowledge and opportunities, Collaboration with ecosystem and policy makers, Exclusive perks and discount programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.6.1, Divi Theme 4.27.0, jQuery 3.7.1, Google reCAPTCHA v3, MailerLite for newsletter, DG Divi Carousel plugin, Modula Best Grid Gallery plugin, wpDataTables plugin, Complianz GDPR plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 implemented
  • Cookie consent management via Complianz plugin
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
MailerLite, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional non-profit startup association site
  2. Uses modern WordPress theme and plugins
  3. Has GDPR compliant cookie and privacy policies
  4. Includes testimonials and member information
  5. No visible security or content blocking issues
  6. Active marketing and analytics tools in use
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.6.1 using the Divi theme (version 4.27.0), leveraging jQuery 3.7.1 and several plugins for enhanced functionality including DG Divi Carousel, Modula Best Grid Gallery, wpDataTables, MailerLite for newsletters, and Complianz for GDPR compliance. The site loads external scripts asynchronously and uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 for spam protection. Performance is moderate with some optimizations possible. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses Google Fonts for typography. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available from the HTML content.
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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