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Security report for 3cat.cat

3Cat · Media · Spain

Partial score · DNS & email only

49/100

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

3Cat is a digital media platform focused on delivering quality Catalan language content including exclusive digital premieres, original programs, and live streams from TV3, Catalunya Ràdio, and SX3. It serves a regional audience with a strong cultural focus and operates under the umbrella of CCMA, a known Catalan media corporation. The platform uses a modern technology stack including React (Next.js), Bitmovin Player, and various analytics and advertising tools. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers properly configured, and a consent management platform is implemented to comply with cookie regulations. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS data and lack of explicit privacy policy or contact information pages reduce trust from a compliance and transparency perspective. Overall, the site is professional, well-branded, and technically sound but could improve privacy disclosures and domain registration transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: RDP

      Port 3389 (RDP) is publicly accessible - RDP - Remote Desktop, prime ransomware target

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to RDP using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
Email security
70
DNS health
50
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
50
After the cap
49

Not counted

  • Security headers: 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 · found on this site
  • 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

3Cat occupies a niche in the regional digital media market, targeting Catalan-speaking audiences with curated and original content. Its business model revolves around digital streaming and advertising revenue, supported by partnerships with established media entities like TV3 and Catalunya Ràdio. The platform's integration with multiple advertising and tracking services indicates a monetization strategy reliant on personalized advertising. The presence of a consent management platform shows awareness of regulatory compliance, though explicit privacy and contact details are missing. The site’s market position is stable within its regional scope, supported by the parent company CCMA, which enhances credibility and operational scale.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and a consent management system for cookie and data processing compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the lack of a published privacy policy and incident response contact information represents a compliance gap. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file limits transparency for security researchers. Overall, the platform is secure but could enhance its compliance and incident response readiness to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page prominently linked on the website.
  2. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and general inquiries.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Increase transparency around data retention and processing practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
3Cat
Description
3Cat is a digital platform offering quality Catalan content including exclusive digital premieres, original programs, and classic hits. It also streams live content from TV3, Catalunya Ràdio, and SX3.
Key services
On-demand video streaming, Live TV and radio streaming, Podcasts, Original programming
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Bitmovin Player, jQuery, Lodash, Backbone.js, UA-Parser, Didomi Consent Management, Adobe DTM, Chartbeat, SAS Ads, RequireJS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies and tracking
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Chartbeat, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
SAS, ScorecardResearch
Tracking pixels
Chartbeat, Adobe DTM, ID5 Sync
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in Catalan language.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and reduces domain trust.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and consent management.
  4. No explicit contact or privacy policy pages found in the provided content.
  5. Good security headers and HTTPS usage.
  6. Extensive use of third-party analytics and advertising/tracking services.
  7. No signs of adult or unsafe content.
  8. Clear branding and consistent user interface.
  9. No visible forms collecting personal data in the provided HTML snippet.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with a rich set of JavaScript libraries including Bitmovin Player for media playback, jQuery, Lodash, Backbone.js, and various analytics and advertising SDKs. The site is optimized for mobile devices and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with multiple external scripts and ad networks integrated, which may impact load times. The technical infrastructure is robust but could benefit from performance optimization and improved accessibility compliance to enhance overall user experience and operational efficiency.
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

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