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AS Äripäev · Media · Estonia

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AS Äripäev operates a leading Estonian business media platform providing comprehensive economic and business news, analysis, and multimedia content. The website targets business professionals and investors, offering subscription-based access to premium content including PRO packages and investor-specific services. The company is part of the Nordic media conglomerate Bonnier Group, reinforcing its market position and credibility. Technically, the site is built on modern web technologies including React and Next.js, delivering a responsive and accessible user experience with good SEO practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and appropriate security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly available. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with high trustworthiness and professional content delivery.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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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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
75
Security headers
25
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
58

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

Äripäev holds a prominent position in the Estonian media landscape, focusing on business and economic news. Its subscription model with tiered access (freemium, PRO, investor packages) supports diversified revenue streams. The company leverages a broad network of related media domains to extend its reach. Partnerships with various sector-specific news portals and integration of podcasts and radio shows enhance audience engagement. The parent company Bonnier Group provides strategic backing and resources. The target audience includes business decision-makers, investors, and economically engaged individuals. The business model emphasizes quality journalism, exclusive content, and digital subscriptions, positioning Äripäev as a trusted source in the Baltic region.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options, indicating a robust security baseline. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of a privacy consent SDK demonstrates attention to user privacy and regulatory compliance. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found, which could be improved to enhance security culture and incident handling readiness. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced policy disclosures and formal vulnerability management processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide contact details for a Data Protection Officer or security team to facilitate communication on security and privacy matters.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and SDKs to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy risks are introduced.
  5. Enhance form security by integrating CAPTCHA or other anti-bot mechanisms to prevent automated abuse.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AS Äripäev
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AS Äripäev
Description
Äripäev is a media outlet providing economic and business news from Estonia and abroad, including investigative articles, stock market news, photos, videos, commentary, investment advice, rankings, radio shows, podcasts, conferences, special editions, and PDF versions of the paper newspaper.
Key services
Business news articles, Stock market updates, Podcasts and radio shows, Investment advice, Special reports and PDFs, Events and conferences
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS Modules, Privacy Center SDK
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of privacy consent SDK

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Privacy Center SDK
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional, well-established Estonian business media outlet.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and updated with business news and analysis.
  3. Strong branding and consistent user experience across devices.
  4. Security best practices are implemented with HTTPS and security headers.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  7. WHOIS data confirms legitimacy and consistency with business claims.
  8. Multiple related domains indicate a broad media network under the same ownership.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and improved performance. CSS Modules are used for styling, and the site includes a privacy consent SDK for GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter card metadata. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized assets. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management system. Hosting provider details were not found in the provided data. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital 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

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