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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 technology company specializing in a hybrid content management system (CMS) designed specifically for media companies. Their platform integrates AI-powered features to enhance media growth, monetization, and audience engagement. Positioned as a modern content platform and operating system, Arc XP targets ambitious media companies seeking advanced digital publishing solutions. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear messaging, and a focus on AI-driven innovation. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript frameworks like React, integrates multiple analytics and advertising services, and employs cookie consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and some security best practices observed, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, potentially indicating privacy protection or data retrieval issues, which slightly reduces domain trustworthiness. Overall, the website is professional, content-rich, and well-optimized for its target audience, but could improve transparency in security and contact information.

Scanned

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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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  • 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, offering a SaaS-based CMS platform enhanced with AI capabilities. Their business model focuses on providing media companies with tools to innovate and grow their digital presence. The platform's AI toolkit and monetization features suggest a competitive advantage in the digital publishing market. The presence of client logos and a request demo call-to-action indicates an established customer base and active sales efforts. The company appears to maintain partnerships with advertising and analytics providers, enhancing its ecosystem. However, the lack of publicly available company registration or contact details on the website limits external verification of business credentials. Growth indicators include the integration of advanced AI features and a focus on media industry needs.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, indicating awareness of privacy compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers in the HTML and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts suggest room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The use of multiple third-party scripts introduces potential risk vectors, but no immediate issues were found. The missing WHOIS data raises questions about domain registration transparency, which is a minor security concern. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a commercial media technology platform but would benefit from enhanced transparency and formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear company contact details including verified emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to enhance transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize security risks.
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 Ads, Microsoft Clarity, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Arc Publishing Video Player
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Arc Publishing
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
PubMatic, Nativo
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
HubSpot Forms
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. Strong focus on AI-powered CMS for media companies
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  4. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms are implemented
  5. WHOIS data is missing or domain is not publicly registered
  6. Use of multiple third-party analytics and advertising services
  7. 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. It integrates multiple analytics and advertising services such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, PubMatic, and Nativo. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDN-hosted resources. Hosting appears to be via Akamai or a similar CDN provider, enhancing global delivery. Technical debt is minimal based on the current snapshot, but the site could improve SEO by ensuring all meta tags and accessibility attributes are fully optimized. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable 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. 72/100 −4Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 76/100Low28 findingsView report
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