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Security report for arcpublishing.com

Arc XP · Media · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Arc XP is a specialized content platform and hybrid CMS designed for media companies, offering AI-powered tools to enhance media growth, monetization, and engagement. The company positions itself as a leading technology provider in the media publishing sector, targeting ambitious media organizations seeking advanced content management solutions. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design and clear messaging tailored to media industry stakeholders. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as React and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, ensuring robust performance and user experience across devices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and comprehensive security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract from the overall legitimacy and professionalism of the site. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security and incident response policies and providing direct security contact information to enhance trust and transparency.

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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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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  • 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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
76

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

Arc XP operates in the media technology sector, delivering SaaS-based CMS and content platform solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in integrating AI capabilities tailored for media growth and operational efficiency. The business model focuses on subscription-based services with a strong emphasis on customer engagement and monetization tools. The target market includes medium to large media companies seeking to modernize their digital content infrastructure. The website showcases partnerships and client logos, reinforcing market credibility. Growth indicators include active marketing, AI feature promotion, and a clear call to action for demos. The partnership ecosystem includes integrations with major ad networks and analytics providers, supporting a comprehensive digital media stack.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and a cookie consent framework compliant with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The absence of direct security contact channels may hinder timely incident reporting and response. Overall, the site is secure for users but could benefit from enhanced security communication and formalized policies to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide direct security contact emails such as security@ or abuse@ addresses.
  4. Enhance transparency by listing any security certifications or compliance attestations.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Arc XP
Description
Arc XP is a hybrid CMS and content platform purpose-built for media companies, offering AI-powered features and built-in tools for monetization and engagement.
Key services
Hybrid CMS, AI-powered media growth tools, Monetization tools, Engagement tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, PubMatic, OneTrust, Boomerang, Arc Publishing Video Player
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Arc Publishing
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Boomerang
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
PubMatic, Nativo
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, ID5 Sync, Boomerang
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive elements.
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via form.
  6. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  7. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Arc Publishing platform components, supported by robust analytics and marketing integrations such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and PubMatic. Hosting appears to leverage Akamai CDN services, contributing to fast load times and global availability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Technical debt appears minimal with no broken elements or errors detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting progressive web app features and enhancing accessibility compliance. Technical risks are low but should be monitored through continuous security assessments and performance audits.
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. 72/100 −4Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 76/100Low28 findingsView report
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