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Security report for vm.fi

Valtiovarainministeriö · Government · Finland

High risk. 19 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Valtiovarainministeriö is the Finnish Ministry of Finance responsible for stabilizing public finances, ensuring sustainable economic growth, and enhancing the effectiveness and productivity of public services and administration. The website serves as an official government portal providing news, publications, and information relevant to Finnish citizens, government officials, and stakeholders in public finance. The site is well-branded, consistent, and professionally maintained, reflecting its authoritative position in the Finnish government. Technically, the website is built on the Liferay Portal CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries including React and jQuery, and incorporates accessibility and SEO best practices. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, hosted likely on Finnish government infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, cookie consent implemented, and no exposed sensitive data detected. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and explicit security policies or incident response contacts are not prominently published. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and technical implementation. Security practices are solid but could be enhanced by publishing formal security policies and enabling DNSSEC. Privacy compliance is good with visible cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. No blocking or WAF interference was detected, allowing full content access and analysis.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 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

19 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL 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

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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
0
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
25
Average
40

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 Ministry operates as a key governmental entity in Finland, focusing on public finance management and administration. Its market position is authoritative and essential within the Finnish public sector. The business model is non-commercial, providing governance, policy-making, and public service oversight. The website targets Finnish citizens, government employees, and stakeholders interested in economic and administrative affairs. The ministry publishes reports, news, and guidance documents, supporting transparency and public engagement. Partnerships with other government agencies and external domains are evident, reinforcing its ecosystem. The site’s content and structure support its role as a trusted information source.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, absence of exposed sensitive information, and implementation of cookie consent mechanisms. The WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with the official government entity, enhancing trust. No known vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the source. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of published security or incident response policies represent areas for improvement. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information was found, which could aid in coordinated vulnerability management. Overall, the site aligns well with governmental security expectations but could enhance transparency and DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and coordination.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance advertising transparency by explicitly stating any tracking or marketing tools if used in the future.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Valtiovarainministeriö
Registration number
0245439-9
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Valtiovarainministeriö
Description
Valtiovarainministeriön tehtävä on julkisen talouden vakauttaminen, kestävän talouskasvun turvaaminen sekä julkisten palvelujen ja hallinnon vaikuttavuuden ja tuloksellisuuden varmistaminen.
Key services
Public finance stabilization, Sustainable economic growth support, Public service and administration effectiveness
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, YUI, React (frontend-js-react-web), Liferay Portal CMS, FontAwesome, Metal.js
Frameworks
Liferay, AUI (Alloy UI)
Platforms
Liferay Portal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Finnish government ministry site with official branding and content
  2. Content is in Finnish with language alternatives for English and Swedish
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly exposed in HTML source
  5. Social media presence on official platforms is linked
  6. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms
  7. WHOIS data is consistent and transparent
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies found on homepage
  9. Technical stack is modern and uses Liferay CMS
  10. No advertising or tracking networks detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust and modern technical stack centered around Liferay Portal CMS, leveraging JavaScript frameworks such as React and jQuery. The use of Alloy UI and Metal.js indicates a mature frontend architecture. The site is mobile responsive and incorporates accessibility features, contributing to a good user experience. Performance is moderate, with deferred image loading and CDN usage for static assets. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting appears to be managed by Finnish government infrastructure, ensuring reliability and compliance with local regulations. Opportunities exist to modernize further by adopting DNSSEC and enhancing security policy visibility.
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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