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Security report for wolterskluwer.sk

Wolters Kluwer N.V · Technology · Slovakia

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

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader providing professional information, software solutions, and services primarily targeting healthcare, legal, finance, tax, accounting, compliance, and ESG sectors. The Slovak localized website offers comprehensive content and solutions tailored for professionals in these fields, emphasizing AI-powered tools and digital transformation. The company has a long-established history dating back to 1836 and operates as an enterprise-level organization with a strong global brand presence. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap 4, JavaScript frameworks, and integrates multiple analytics and user experience tools such as Google Tag Manager, Mouseflow, and DebugBear. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional, well-structured, and trustworthy, although WHOIS data is unavailable or obscured, which slightly impacts domain legitimacy assessment.

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. 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

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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
82
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
81

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

Wolters Kluwer holds a strong market position as a provider of specialized professional services and software solutions across multiple regulated industries. Their business model focuses on B2B engagements with professionals and organizations requiring authoritative information and compliance tools. The company leverages AI and cloud technologies to enhance product offerings and maintain competitive advantage. The Slovak site reflects localized content and solutions, supporting regional market penetration. Partnerships and related domains include career and e-commerce platforms. The company’s extensive service portfolio and global footprint indicate stable revenue streams and growth potential. Strategic observations include the importance of maintaining transparency in security and privacy practices to reinforce trust and compliance in regulated sectors.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of CAPTCHA for bot mitigation. Privacy and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, enhancing compliance. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program represents a gap in transparency and readiness communication. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The use of third-party analytics and tracking is balanced with user consent, mitigating privacy risks. Overall, the security maturity is high but could be improved by publishing explicit security governance documents and providing direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information page to improve transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide direct security contact information such as a security@ email address for incident reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts to minimize privacy and security risks.
  5. Enhance WHOIS data visibility or ensure domain registration details are accurate and publicly accessible to improve trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wolters Kluwer N.V
Description
Spoločnosť Wolters Kluwer je globálnym poskytovateľom odborných informácií, softvérových riešení a služieb pre profesionálov v oblasti zdravotníctva, daní a účtovníctva, finančného a firemného dodržiavania predpisov, práva a regulácie a firemného výkonu a ESG.
Key services
Clinical decision support, Legal information systems, Tax and accounting portals, ESG and compliance software, Financial performance management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Mouseflow, DebugBear RUM, HTML5 Video, CSS3, Bootstrap 4
Frameworks
Bootstrap 4
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (inferred via GTM), Mouseflow, DebugBear RUM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mouseflow, DebugBear
Marketing tools
Mouseflow, DebugBear
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML; contact is via forms.
  4. Use of multiple analytics and tracking tools with user consent.
  5. No security.txt or explicit security policy pages found.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable or domain not found in queried WHOIS server.
  7. Content is in Slovak language targeting Slovak professionals.
  8. Website uses HTTPS with strong security headers.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Bootstrap 4 for responsive design, JavaScript for interactivity, and HTML5 video elements for rich media content. It integrates advanced analytics and user experience monitoring tools such as Google Tag Manager, Mouseflow, and DebugBear Real User Monitoring. The site is optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to improve page load times. The CMS appears proprietary, tailored for Wolters Kluwer’s corporate needs. Technical risks are minimal, but ongoing maintenance of third-party dependencies and security headers is recommended to sustain performance and security.
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. 83/100Low25 findingsView report
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