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Security report for blick.ch

Ringier AG · Media · Switzerland

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Blick.ch is a leading Swiss news media website operated by Ringier AG, a reputable family-owned media group. The site offers comprehensive news coverage across various sectors including politics, sports, culture, and lifestyle, targeting a broad general audience in Switzerland and beyond. It supports digital subscriptions, mobile apps, and multimedia content such as podcasts and videos, positioning itself strongly in the digital media market. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring fast performance, mobile optimization, and good SEO practices. Security-wise, Blick.ch enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security headers, and integrates a consent management platform for GDPR compliance, reflecting a mature security posture. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response page, which could enhance transparency and trust. Overall, Blick.ch demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance, making it a reliable source of news for its audience.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

8 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"

    • 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';…

  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

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
65

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

Blick.ch operates within the media sector under the umbrella of Ringier AG, a large and established media conglomerate. Its business model combines advertising revenue with subscription services (Blick+), supported by a strong digital presence including mobile applications. The company targets general news consumers in Switzerland, offering localized and international news content. The website's integration with multiple social media platforms and membership in recognized media associations strengthens its market position and credibility. The presence of structured data and comprehensive content indicates a strategic focus on digital growth and audience engagement. Partnerships and affiliations with industry bodies further reinforce its standing in the media ecosystem.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and a suite of security headers such as Content Security Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options. The use of a consent management platform aligns with GDPR requirements, and no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a public security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency regarding incident response and security governance. There is no explicit contact channel for security incidents or abuse reports. Overall, Blick.ch maintains good security hygiene but could improve by formalizing and publishing its security policies and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency on data retention and privacy practices to strengthen user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ringier AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ringier AG
Description
Ringier is a family-owned media group with brands in Europe and Africa that focus on media, e-commerce, marketplaces and entertainment.
Key services
News publishing, Digital subscriptions (Blick+), Mobile news apps, Podcasts, Video content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Sentry, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust CMP, Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web, Android app, iOS app
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management platform for cookies

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Admeira
Tracking pixels
Sentry, OneTrust CMP
Marketing tools
OneTrust
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Swiss news media portal with extensive content.
  2. Strong use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  3. Multiple social media and official channels linked.
  4. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  6. No adult or questionable content detected.
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  9. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
Technical notes

Notes

Blick.ch is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. The site uses Sentry for error tracking and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tags. The presence of preconnect and preload hints indicates performance optimization efforts. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed, with multiple font formats and media queries for various devices. The CMS appears to be custom or proprietary, as no common CMS signatures were detected. Hosting details are not explicit but the infrastructure supports fast loading and scalability. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, supporting a high-quality user experience and efficient content delivery.
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. 68/100Medium30 findingsView report
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