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Security report for welovecycling.com

Škoda Auto · Transportation · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Škoda We Love Cycling is a professionally managed digital media platform dedicated to cycling culture, stories, and events, sponsored by the automotive manufacturer Škoda Auto. The website serves as a niche content hub targeting cycling enthusiasts and the general public interested in cycling-related content. It leverages a modern WordPress CMS infrastructure with SEO and analytics tools integrated, ensuring a high-quality user experience and strong digital presence. The platform is internationalized with multiple country-specific versions, reflecting a broad market reach. Security measures such as HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA are implemented, although additional security headers and cookie consent mechanisms could enhance compliance and protection. The absence of WHOIS data is likely due to privacy protection, which is justified for a brand-affiliated site. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity.

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

4 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • 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

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
90
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
73

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 website positions itself as a content marketing and brand engagement tool for Škoda Auto, focusing on cycling as a lifestyle and sport. It benefits from the strong brand equity of Škoda Auto and targets a specialized audience interested in cycling news, training, and events. The business model revolves around content publishing, event promotion, and community building, supported by official brand resources. The presence of multiple localized domains indicates a strategic approach to regional market penetration. The platform's partnership ecosystem includes official Škoda domains and social media channels, enhancing its credibility and reach. Growth indicators include regular content updates, SEO optimization, and active social media engagement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS encryption and integrates Google reCAPTCHA to protect form submissions, reflecting a solid baseline security posture. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security suggests room for improvement in defense-in-depth strategies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The privacy policy is comprehensive and GDPR compliant, but the absence of a cookie consent banner may pose compliance risks. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, which could be addressed to enhance security transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened with additional policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a cookie consent banner to ensure compliance with cookie regulations and enhance user transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact information to improve security transparency and user trust.
  4. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Škoda Auto
Description
WeLoveCycling.com brings you original stories, fresh videos and special reports from the wide world of cycling. Škoda We Love Cycling, brought to you by Škoda Auto.
Key services
Cycling news and stories, Video content, Event coverage, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress CMS, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudfront CDN
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Consent for personal data processing in newsletter form

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained cycling media platform sponsored by Škoda Auto.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and SEO optimized.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or domain not registered under this exact name.
  5. Security posture is good but could improve with additional headers and published policies.
  6. No cookie consent banner detected, which may be a compliance gap.
  7. Multiple country-specific subdomains and language versions exist, indicating international reach.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing the Yoast SEO plugin for search engine optimization and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. It uses Amazon Cloudfront as a CDN to enhance performance and global content delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility features. The HTML and CSS are valid and well-structured, contributing to fast loading times and good user experience. The integration of Google reCAPTCHA protects forms from spam and abuse. However, the site lacks some advanced security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are recommended for compliance and security best practices. The technical infrastructure is modern and robust, supporting a high-quality digital presence for the brand.
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. 75/100Medium29 findingsView report
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