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Security report for amc.com

AMC Networks · Media · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

AMC Networks operates a prominent media streaming platform offering a wide range of TV shows and movies, including popular series such as The Walking Dead and Better Call Saul. The website serves a broad audience interested in entertainment content, providing streaming, video extras, blogs, and e-commerce merchandise. The platform is well-positioned in the media industry with a strong brand presence and partnerships with related streaming and merchandise sites. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including React and integrates multiple analytics and advertising tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Privacy compliance is evident with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie management. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness, though the absence of WHOIS data is notable but likely due to privacy or registry configurations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security policies and incident response, and adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Scanned

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

1 finding 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
95
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
82

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

AMC Networks holds a leading position in the media streaming sector, leveraging its popular content franchises to attract a large subscriber base. The business model combines subscription and ad-supported streaming with e-commerce sales of branded merchandise. The company targets general entertainment consumers and fans of its flagship shows. Its ecosystem includes partner domains for streaming (AMC+) and merchandise (AMC Shop, The Walking Dead Shop), indicating a diversified revenue stream. The website's content and design quality support strong brand consistency and user engagement. Growth indicators include active content updates, featured shows, and integration of advanced analytics and marketing tools. The company benefits from a robust partnership network and a well-established market presence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options), and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response contact information, and vulnerability disclosure program represents gaps in transparency and readiness. The integration of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by publishing explicit security governance documents and providing clear channels for vulnerability reporting.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including abuse and security email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AMC Networks Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AMC Networks
Description
AMC is a media company offering streaming of TV shows and movies including popular series such as The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Killing Eve, Fear the Walking Dead, Mad Men and more.
Key services
Streaming TV shows and movies, Video extras and behind-the-scenes content, E-commerce merchandise sales, Schedule and blog content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React 17.0.2, React Router 6.21.1, Google Tag Manager, New Relic monitoring, Cookielaw.org cookie consent, Brightcove video player
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), New Relic, Nielsen, mParticle, Youbora
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, DoubleClick, Brightcove Ads
Tracking pixels
New Relic, Nielsen, mParticle, Youbora
Marketing tools
mParticle
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed streaming media platform for AMC Networks.
  2. Content is rich with TV shows, movies, blogs, and e-commerce merchandise.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  6. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious given the brand.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found publicly.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework with client-side routing via React Router. It uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integrations, New Relic for performance monitoring, and Brightcove for video playback. Cookie consent is managed via cookielaw.org scripts, indicating compliance with privacy laws. The site loads asynchronously and defers scripts to optimize performance, though the overall loading speed is moderate, possibly due to rich media content. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management solution. Hosting details are not explicit but likely enterprise-grade given the scale and brand. Technical debt appears low, but continuous performance tuning and accessibility improvements are recommended.
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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