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Security report for vutbr.cz

Vysoké učení technické v Brně · Education · Czech Republic

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vysoké učení technické v Brně (VUT) is a prestigious Czech technical university with a long-standing tradition exceeding 120 years. It offers a broad 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 prominent university networks and certifications such as the HR Award. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content tailored for students, prospective students, researchers, and partners. Technically, the site employs a mix of legacy and modern web technologies, including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and CookieHub for privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare protection, though some security headers could be more explicitly implemented. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with clear consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, supporting the university's mission and reputation.

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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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  • 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
0
Security headers
75
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
68

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

VUT operates as a large public educational institution focused on higher education and research in technology and related fields. Its market position is strong within the Czech Republic and internationally, leveraging partnerships and memberships in university networks. The business model centers on academic programs, research projects, and collaboration with industry and other educational entities. Revenue streams likely include government funding, tuition fees, research grants, and partnerships. The target audience includes students, academics, researchers, and industry collaborators. The university's digital ecosystem includes multiple affiliated domains and social media channels, enhancing outreach and engagement. Growth indicators include active research projects, summer schools, and STEM education initiatives. The website's content and structure support these strategic objectives effectively.

Security posture

The university's website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and use of Cloudflare services, providing DDoS protection and a web application firewall. Cookie consent and privacy policies align with GDPR requirements, indicating compliance awareness. However, the site uses an older version of jQuery (1.12.4), which may expose it to known vulnerabilities if not properly patched. Security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not explicitly visible in the HTML source, suggesting room for improvement. No public vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts are found, which could hinder coordinated security incident management. Overall, the security practices are good but could be enhanced by updating libraries, explicitly setting security headers, and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly configure security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to strengthen browser security.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a public vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance visibility and availability of incident response contacts such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
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, lifelong learning
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12.4, jQuery Migrate 1.4.1, Fancybox, Google Tag Manager, CookieHub, Modernizr, svg4everybody
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 Cloudflare for DDoS protection and WAF

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Tracking pixels
Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, 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 professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented.
  3. Multiple social media channels are actively linked.
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain registration verification.
  5. No signs of WAF blocking or security challenges.
  6. Content is educational and safe for general audiences.
  7. Use of older jQuery version may pose minor security risks.
  8. Security headers are not explicitly visible in HTML but HTTPS is enforced.
  9. No public vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of legacy and modern web technologies, including jQuery 1.12.4, jQuery Migrate, Fancybox, Google Tag Manager, CookieHub for cookie management, Modernizr for feature detection, and svg4everybody for SVG support. Hosting is likely via Cloudflare, inferred from the presence of __cf_bm cookie, providing CDN and security services. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, language attributes, and structured navigation. The site lacks explicit CMS identification but appears custom-built or heavily customized. Technical risks include the use of outdated JavaScript libraries and incomplete security header implementation. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack and improve security configurations to enhance resilience and user experience.
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. 78/100Low27 findingsView report
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