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Vysoké učení technické v Brně · Education · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vysoké učení technické v Brně (Brno University of Technology) is a prestigious Czech technical university with over 120 years of tradition. It offers a wide range of technical, economic, natural science, and artistic study programs across eight faculties and three university institutes. The university maintains a strong position in scientific research and international cooperation, supported by memberships in notable university networks and awards such as the HR Excellence in Research Award. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content targeting prospective and current students, researchers, and academic partners. Technically, the website employs a mix of legacy and modern technologies including jQuery 1.12.4, Google Tag Manager, CookieHub for cookie consent, and Cloudflare for hosting and security. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices and structured navigation. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although the use of an older jQuery version suggests some technical debt. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring detailed privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. However, explicit vulnerability disclosure and incident response information are not publicly available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and security readiness. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, representing a large educational institution with a strong market position. Strategic recommendations include updating legacy libraries, publishing vulnerability disclosure policies, and enhancing incident response visibility to further strengthen security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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

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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
75
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
66

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

The university operates as a public higher education institution focused on technical and scientific education and research. It targets students, academics, and research partners primarily in the Czech Republic but also internationally. The business model centers on education services, research projects, and partnerships with industry and other academic institutions. The university's competitive advantage lies in its long-standing tradition, comprehensive program offerings, and active participation in international university networks. Revenue streams likely include government funding, research grants, tuition fees, and commercial services such as the university e-shop. The partnership ecosystem includes affiliated research centers, alumni networks, and corporate collaborations. Growth indicators include active research projects, international cooperation, and digital engagement through multiple platforms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a suite of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security. Cookie consent is managed via CookieHub, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable scripts were detected in the HTML content. The main security concern is the use of an outdated jQuery version (1.12.4), which may expose the site to known vulnerabilities if not properly mitigated. The absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file limits transparency and may hinder coordinated vulnerability reporting. Incident response contact information is not publicly available, which could delay response to security incidents. Overall, the site aligns well with best practices but could improve in disclosure and library updates.

Recommendations

  1. Update jQuery and other legacy JavaScript libraries to current supported versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information on the website to improve security incident handling.
  4. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
  5. Enhance transparency by documenting security frameworks or certifications adopted by the university.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Vysoké učení technické v Brně
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vysoké učení technické v Brně
Description
Vysoké učení technické v Brně je česká vysoká škola s více než 120letou tradicí, která neustále posiluje svou pozici špičkové vědecko-výzkumné instituce. Technické, ekonomické, přírodovědné a umělecké obory lze studovat na některé z osmi fakult a tří VŠ ústavů.
Key services
higher education, scientific research, student support, international cooperation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12.4, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, CookieHub, Cloudflare, Fancybox
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Meta Pixel, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads Conversion Tracking, YouTube
Marketing tools
CookieHub
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a large, well-established Czech technical university site
  2. Content is rich, professionally designed, and well-structured
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented
  4. Multiple social media and external academic/research links present
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or registry policy
  7. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers
  8. Use of older jQuery version is a minor technical debt
  9. No explicit vulnerability disclosure or incident response info found
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of legacy and modern technologies, including jQuery 1.12.4, Google Tag Manager, CookieHub for cookie management, and Cloudflare for hosting and security. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO metadata and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with some potential improvements by updating scripts and optimizing assets. The use of multiple external domains for social media, research centers, and services indicates a well-integrated digital ecosystem. Technical risks include reliance on outdated JavaScript libraries and lack of explicit security disclosure mechanisms. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a large, complex educational website effectively but would benefit from modernization efforts.
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. 77/100 +16Low27 findingsView report
  2. 61/100Medium21 findingsView report
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