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Security report for benzinga.com

Benzinga · Finance · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Benzinga is a prominent financial media company providing real-time news, actionable trading ideas, and comprehensive market data to investors and traders. The company offers a variety of premium services including Benzinga Pro, APIs, and event hosting, positioning itself as a key player in the financial news and data sector. Its target audience includes retail and professional investors seeking timely and insightful market information. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, with extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Optimizely. The site demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and SEO practices, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, Benzinga employs HTTPS with strong SSL configurations and implements multiple security headers to protect users. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of publicly available security policies or incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and security governance. Overall, Benzinga presents a low-risk profile with a professional online presence, though the lack of WHOIS data limits full domain trust assessment. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security policy disclosures, establishing a vulnerability disclosure program, and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
87
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
74

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

Benzinga operates in the competitive financial media industry, leveraging a subscription-based business model supplemented by advertising and data services. Its competitive advantage lies in delivering fast, actionable market insights and a broad suite of tools for traders. The company targets active traders, financial professionals, and retail investors, with growth driven by premium service adoption and API data sales. Benzinga maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with social media and advertising networks, enhancing its market reach. The company's operations reflect a well-established brand with consistent content quality and a diversified revenue stream.

Security posture

Benzinga exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure form implementations. The site avoids exposing sensitive information and uses reputable third-party services for analytics and marketing. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates potential compliance gaps. There is no visible evidence of certifications or formal security frameworks adoption. Enhancing transparency around security governance and incident handling would strengthen trust and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance disclosures, including data retention and user rights.
  5. Consider obtaining recognized security certifications to bolster trust and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Benzinga
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Benzinga
Description
Stock Market Quotes, Business News, Financial News, Trading Ideas, and Stock Research by Professionals.
Key services
Real-time financial news, Trading ideas, Market data and analytics, Premium subscription services (Benzinga Pro), APIs and data feeds, Events and webinars
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Font Awesome 6, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Chartbeat, Optimizely, OneSignal
Frameworks
Next.js
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
  • Secure forms with proper input types

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Hotjar, Optimizely
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdThrive, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Chartbeat, Optimizely
Marketing tools
Segment
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 professional design.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
  4. Strong presence of third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  5. Comprehensive financial news and trading services offered.
  6. Clear contact information and social media presence.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern React and Next.js framework, ensuring fast rendering and good SEO. It uses a variety of third-party services for analytics, marketing, and user engagement, including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Chartbeat, and Optimizely. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with preloading of fonts and images to improve performance. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS solution. Hosting provider details are not evident from the data. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience with scalable and maintainable architecture.
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. 73/100Medium27 findingsView report
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