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Security report for aljazeera.com

Al Jazeera · Media · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and Email security.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Al Jazeera is a globally recognized media organization providing comprehensive news coverage, live video streaming, documentaries, podcasts, and interactive content primarily focused on the Middle East and worldwide events. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and a strong brand presence. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including React, GraphQL, and various analytics and advertising platforms, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although no explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-maintained, suitable for a large international media outlet.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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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
90
Security headers
60
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
79

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention aljazeera.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1,213
Employees
0
Customers
1,151
Third parties
62
Weak passwords
11%

24 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Al Jazeera holds a strong market position as a leading international news provider with a large audience base. Its business model revolves around media publishing and broadcasting, supported by advertising networks and digital content monetization. The organization targets a general audience interested in global and Middle Eastern news. The site’s ecosystem includes partnerships with major analytics and advertising services, enhancing its digital reach and monetization capabilities. Growth indicators include active content updates, multimedia integration, and social media engagement. The lack of direct contact information on the homepage suggests a focus on content delivery rather than direct customer interaction.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and privacy-compliant cookie management. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of publicly visible security policies or incident response contacts may limit transparency in security incident handling. The use of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security measures align well with industry best practices for media websites, supporting user trust and data protection.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize security risks.
  4. Enhance visibility of data protection officer or privacy contacts to support GDPR compliance.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize performance and accessibility to maintain high user experience standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Al Jazeera
Description
News, analysis from the Middle East & worldwide, multimedia & interactives, opinions, documentaries, podcasts, long reads and broadcast schedule.
Key services
News reporting, Live video streaming, Documentaries, Podcasts, Interactive content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, GraphQL, Firebase, Amplitude Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Chartbeat, OneSignal, Splunk RUM, Freestar Ads
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Consent management for cookies
  • Use of modern analytics with privacy controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Amplitude, Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Splunk RUM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Freestar, A.pub.network
Tracking pixels
Amplitude, Chartbeat, Splunk RUM, OneSignal
Marketing tools
Amplitude Analytics
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 multimedia.
  2. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage.
  5. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, common for large media sites.
  7. No adult or explicit content detected; content is news-focused.
  8. Advertising and tracking scripts are present but managed with consent.
  9. Site uses HTTPS with strong security headers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React for frontend rendering, GraphQL for data querying, and Firebase for backend services. It integrates advanced analytics tools such as Amplitude, Google Analytics, Chartbeat, and Splunk RUM for performance and user behavior monitoring. Advertising is managed through Freestar and other networks, with consent mechanisms in place. The site demonstrates fast loading times, excellent mobile responsiveness, and good accessibility features. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management system. Hosting details are not explicitly available from the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable, performant, and user-friendly media platform.
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. 77/100 +18Low26 findingsView report
  2. 59/100Medium25 findingsView report
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