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Security report for vesi.fi

Vesi.fi, Suomen ympäristökeskus · Government · Finland

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vesi.fi is a Finnish government-affiliated website operated by the Finnish Environment Institute (Suomen ympäristökeskus) in cooperation with other governmental bodies such as ELY Centres, the Finnish Meteorological Institute, and the Flood Centre. It serves as a comprehensive source of researched water-related information, targeting both the general public and water sector experts. The site offers real-time water situation data, thematic pages, tools for water quality analysis, and news updates, positioning itself as a leading national water information platform. Technically, the website is built on WordPress CMS and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, OpenLayers for mapping, and integrates Power BI for data visualization. It employs cookie consent management via CookieHub and uses Google Analytics for traffic analysis. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The domain registration aligns with the organizational claims, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, Vesi.fi demonstrates a strong security posture, excellent content quality, and high business credibility. Strategic improvements include adding security headers, publishing a security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

9 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

  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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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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
52
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
51

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

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

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention vesi.fi, 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

Vesi.fi operates as a public service platform providing authoritative water-related data and information in Finland. Its market positioning is strong within the government and environmental sectors, leveraging partnerships with key national agencies. The business model is informational and service-oriented, focusing on data dissemination and expert tools rather than commercial revenue. Target customers include citizens, researchers, environmental professionals, and policymakers. The site’s partnership ecosystem with SYKE, Ilmatieteen laitos, ELY-keskukset, and Tulvakeskus strengthens its credibility and reach. Growth indicators include regular content updates, thematic expansions, and integration of advanced tools like Power BI. The platform’s strategic focus on accessibility, data accuracy, and user engagement supports its leadership in the Finnish water information domain.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and cookie consent compliance. It avoids exposing sensitive data and uses reputable third-party plugins and libraries. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts represent gaps in formal security governance. No signs of vulnerabilities or malicious activity were found. The site would benefit from formalizing its security documentation and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms to align with best practices and regulatory expectations such as GDPR and NIS2. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could be enhanced with clearer policies and proactive communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices, compliance, and incident response procedures.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and libraries to minimize risk from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user trust by providing transparent data protection officer contact details and reinforcing GDPR compliance messaging.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vesi.fi, Suomen ympäristökeskus
Description
Vesi.fi on vesiaiheisen tutkitun tiedon lähde, joka palvelee sekä kansalaisia että eri alojen asiantuntijoita. Tietosisällön sivustolle tuottavat Suomen ympäristökeskus, ELY-keskukset, Ilmatieteen laitos ja Tulvakeskus yhteistyössä vesialan asiantuntijaorganisaatioiden kanssa.
Key services
vesitilannepalvelu (water situation service), karttapalvelu (map service), vesitieto (water knowledge content), ajankohtaista (news and updates), työkalut (tools like kaivoveden analyysitulkki, vesijalanjälkilaskuri), asiakaspalvelu (customer service)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 4.2.1, OpenLayers (ol.js), proj4js, Contact Form 7, DaddySanasto plugin, Super Socializer plugin, Power BI embed, CookieHub consent management
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Marketing tools
Super Socializer plugin for social sharing
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Finnish government-related portal providing authoritative water-related data and services.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and professionally presented in Finnish with language options for Swedish and English.
  3. Multiple official partner logos and links to government agencies reinforce trust.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are present and comprehensive.
  5. No signs of malicious content or security issues detected.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and WordPress CMS with relevant plugins.
  7. Contact information is clearly provided with phone, email, and chat support.
  8. No terms of service or explicit security policy pages found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a combination of modern front-end technologies such as Bootstrap 4.2.1 for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and OpenLayers for interactive mapping features. It integrates Power BI for advanced data visualization and uses CookieHub for cookie consent management. The site loads external fonts from Google Fonts and employs several WordPress plugins including Contact Form 7 and Super Socializer for social sharing. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The technical stack is well-suited for the informational and interactive nature of the site, though opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline third-party script usage to enhance performance and security.
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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