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Security report for vtei.cz

Výzkumný ústav vodohospodářský T. G. Masaryka, veřejná výzkumná instituce · Other · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 11 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

The website www.vtei.cz represents the open access scientific journal VTEI, published by the Výzkumný ústav vodohospodářský T. G. Masaryka, a public research institution in the Czech Republic. The journal focuses on water management technical and economic information, targeting researchers and professionals in hydrology, hydrogeology, ecology, and related fields. It is recognized in international databases such as DOAJ and Scopus, indicating a reputable academic standing. The business model is based on open access publishing without fees for authors or readers, supporting knowledge dissemination in water management sciences. Technically, the website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework and uses modern web technologies including jQuery, Shadowbox.js, and AI content generation plugins. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and accessibility features. Cookie consent is implemented with advanced user controls, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations. However, no explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages were found, which is a compliance gap. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms but lacks security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, which limits domain registration verification and slightly reduces trustworthiness. Overall, the security posture is moderate with room for improvement in headers and policy transparency. The overall risk assessment is low, given the professional nature of the content and institutional backing. Strategic recommendations include publishing a comprehensive privacy policy, implementing security headers, and providing incident response contact information to enhance trust and compliance. The domain's WHOIS data absence should be investigated to ensure legitimacy and reduce potential risk.

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

11 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

  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 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';…

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

VTEI operates as a niche academic journal within the water management research sector, leveraging open access to maximize reach and impact. Its inclusion in DOAJ and Scopus databases positions it competitively among scientific publications. The parent organization, VÚV TGM, is a recognized research institute, providing credibility and institutional support. Revenue streams likely derive from institutional funding rather than commercial sales, consistent with public research entities. The target audience includes academics, researchers, and water management professionals. The website's partnership ecosystem includes governmental and environmental organizations, enhancing its network and influence. Growth indicators include recent content updates and integration of AI content generation tools, signaling digital maturity and innovation. Strategic observations suggest focusing on compliance and security enhancements to maintain reputation and trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism in place, reflecting compliance with basic privacy standards. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options indicates potential exposure to common web vulnerabilities like clickjacking or MIME sniffing. No direct vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were identified in the content or scripts. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is partially addressed through cookie consent but lacks a formal privacy policy. Overall, the security culture appears basic but could be strengthened by adopting recommended headers, publishing policies, and establishing incident response protocols.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page detailing data collection, processing, and user rights to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Implement essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publish an incident response policy with clear contact channels to enhance transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
  5. Investigate and clarify domain WHOIS information to improve domain legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Výzkumný ústav vodohospodářský T. G. Masaryka, veřejná výzkumná instituce
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Výzkumný ústav vodohospodářský T. G. Masaryka, veřejná výzkumná instituce
Description
VTEI is an open access journal focused on water management technical and economic information. It publishes scientific articles related to hydraulics, hydrology, hydrogeology, hydrochemistry, radioecology, microbiology, hydrobiology, water technology, wastewater treatment, waste management, applied ecology, and global water management topics.
Key services
Publishing scientific articles, Providing water management technical-economic information, Organizing events calendar
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Bootstrap, jQuery, Shadowbox.js, W3 Total Cache, Contact Form 7, WP Statistics, GPT3 AI Content Generator Premium, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
WP Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
KookieCheck
Marketing tools
KookieCheck cookie consent, Google Ads (consent requested)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to water management research.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with advanced settings.
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain registration verification.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided in footer and contact page.
  7. Website uses modern web technologies and WordPress CMS.
  8. No security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  9. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  10. No social media links detected on the homepage.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress platform using Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for client-side scripting. It integrates several plugins including Contact Form 7 for forms, WP Statistics for analytics, and a GPT3 AI content generator for enhanced content creation. Performance is moderate with lazy loading implemented for images and caching via W3 Total Cache. Accessibility is basic with some ARIA roles and semantic HTML but could be improved. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. The site uses external font services (Typekit) and content delivery networks (CDNs) for assets. No hosting provider details were identified. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts and lack of security headers, which could impact site integrity and user trust if not managed properly.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 51/100Medium38 findingsView report
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