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Security report for vyskumnaagentura.sk

Výskumná agentúra · Government · Slovakia

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

Výskumná agentúra is a Slovak government agency responsible for implementing aid from European structural and investment funds. It acts as an intermediary body facilitating grant programs and supporting applicants in Slovakia. The agency maintains a professional web presence with comprehensive information, accessible content, and multiple communication channels including social media and newsletter subscriptions. The website is built on Joomla CMS with modern frontend technologies and demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and DNSSEC enabled, cookie consent implemented, and no evident vulnerabilities in the provided content. WHOIS data confirms domain legitimacy and consistency with the agency's operational timeline. Overall, the agency presents a trustworthy and professional digital footprint suitable for its public sector role.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 22 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
52
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
Average
78
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 agency occupies a critical position in Slovakia's research and innovation ecosystem by managing EU fund distribution. Its business model is government-funded and focused on compliance, transparency, and support services. The website targets public institutions, research entities, and grant applicants, providing up-to-date news, documentation, and event information. The presence of multiple social media links and detailed contact information supports outreach and stakeholder engagement. The agency's market position is stable as a key government intermediary with no direct commercial competition. The technical infrastructure supports its operational needs but could benefit from enhanced security headers and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and DNSSEC, indicating a strong baseline security configuration. Cookie consent and privacy policies align with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page was found, which could enhance transparency and incident response readiness. Forms include CAPTCHA and CSRF tokens, reducing risk of automated abuse. No exposed sensitive data or outdated libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be elevated with additional best practices and formal incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Regularly update Joomla CMS and all third-party plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance monitoring and logging for incident detection and response.
  5. Maintain and communicate clear data retention and privacy policies aligned with GDPR.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Výskumná agentúra
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Výskumná agentúra
Description
Výskumná agentúra zabezpečuje proces implementácie pomoci z európskych štrukturálnych a investičných fondov EÚ. Má funkciu Sprostredkovateľského orgánu.
Key services
Implementation of EU structural and investment fund aid, Management of grant programs, Information dissemination and support for applicants
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, Bootstrap 5.3.2, jQuery 3.7.1, SmartSlider3, Awesomplete, Chosen jQuery plugin, Font Awesome 5
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CAPTCHA in forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Awesomplete (search autocomplete), SmartSlider3
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Slovak government agency focused on research funding and EU fund implementation.
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented in Slovak language.
  3. Multiple social media channels linked, enhancing transparency and outreach.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  6. Technical stack is modern and uses Joomla CMS with Bootstrap and other common libraries.
  7. Security posture is good but can be improved with additional headers and vulnerability disclosure.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency of the domain.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Joomla CMS with Bootstrap 5 and jQuery 3.7.1, combined with plugins like SmartSlider3 and Awesomplete for enhanced UI/UX. The site is hosted on Websupport infrastructure with DNSSEC enabled, improving DNS security. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in script loading and caching. Accessibility features are well implemented, including keyboard navigation aids and ARIA labels. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The site is mobile responsive and uses modern fonts and icon libraries. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and vulnerability disclosure are areas for modernization.
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. 63/100Medium31 findingsView report
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