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Security report for visitkandava.lv

Hospitality · Latvia

High risk. 13 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

visitkandava.lv is a regional tourism information portal focused on promoting the Kandava region in Latvia. It provides visitors with event calendars, local attractions, accommodation options, dining guides, and cultural information. The website targets tourists and visitors interested in exploring Kandava and surrounding areas. The business model is primarily informational and promotional, supporting local tourism and community engagement. Technically, the website uses standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and the Kube CSS framework. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for visitor tracking. The site is mobile optimized with a moderate performance profile. However, it lacks advanced SEO and accessibility features and does not appear to use a CMS or modern frameworks. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but does not implement important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or HSTS. No privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating gaps in GDPR compliance. No contact emails or phone numbers are provided, limiting direct communication channels. The absence of WHOIS data due to query limits restricts domain legitimacy verification, but the site content and external links suggest a legitimate regional tourism entity. Overall, the website is functional and informative but would benefit from improved security practices, privacy compliance, and clearer contact information to enhance trust and user confidence.

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

13 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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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

  4. 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"

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  • Exposed services
  • 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
32
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
32

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The website serves as a key regional tourism portal for Kandava, Latvia, positioning itself as a local information hub. Its competitive advantage lies in comprehensive event listings and detailed guides for visitors. The business model is informational, likely supported by local government or tourism boards. Revenue streams are not explicit but may include partnerships or local advertising. The target customers are tourists and local visitors seeking cultural and recreational activities. Growth indicators include active event updates and social media presence. The partnership ecosystem includes viss.lv and social media platforms. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to expand digital marketing and improve compliance to increase credibility.

Security posture

The current security posture is basic. HTTPS is enabled, which is essential, but the lack of security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options exposes the site to potential risks like clickjacking and content injection. No evidence of vulnerability disclosures or incident response policies is found. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Data protection officer contact or security incident channels are absent. The use of Google Analytics raises privacy considerations without visible consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is at moderate risk and should prioritize implementing security best practices and compliance measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information including emails and phone numbers for user support and incident reporting.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Tourism and local information portal for Kandava region, Latvia, providing event listings, local attractions, accommodation, dining, and cultural information.
Key services
Event calendar, Local attractions guide, Accommodation listings, Dining options, Tourism-related news and updates
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Kube CSS framework
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided in the HTML content.
  4. Social media presence includes Twitter, Facebook, and Draugiem.lv links.
  5. Uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking.
  6. No security headers detected, which is a security improvement opportunity.
  7. Content is focused on tourism and local events in Kandava, Latvia.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
  9. Site uses HTTPS but lacks advanced security headers.
  10. No structured data (JSON-LD or Open Graph) found in the HTML head.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a simple tech stack with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Kube CSS framework. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. However, it lacks advanced SEO optimizations and accessibility features. No CMS or modern JavaScript frameworks are detected, indicating potential technical debt. Performance is moderate but could be improved with optimization. Hosting provider details are not evident. The site would benefit from modernization efforts including enhanced SEO, accessibility, and security hardening.
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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