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Security report for broadbandsearch.net

BroadbandSearch.net · Telecommunications · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BroadbandSearch.net is an independent online platform dedicated to helping consumers across the United States find and compare broadband internet and television service providers. The website aggregates extensive data on nearly 2,700 providers across over 31,000 cities, offering detailed information on speeds, pricing, coverage, and customer reviews. Its business model relies primarily on advertising and affiliate referral fees from providers listed on the site. The platform targets residential consumers seeking to identify the best internet and TV plans available in their area. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Ahrefs Analytics, and Google Tag Manager for tracking and performance monitoring. The site is well-structured with responsive design and good SEO practices, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data, but lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. There is no visible cookie consent mechanism, which may impact GDPR compliance. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, representing an area for improvement. Overall, BroadbandSearch.net presents a professional and trustworthy service with comprehensive content and clear business information. However, the absence of WHOIS data and some security best practices slightly reduce its trust score. Strategic enhancements in security headers, privacy compliance, and transparency around security policies would strengthen its posture and user trust.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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 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';…

  3. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
77
Security headers
60
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

BroadbandSearch.net occupies a niche in the telecommunications sector as a comprehensive comparison and research website for broadband and TV providers. Its competitive advantage lies in the breadth of provider data and unbiased inclusion of all providers in a given area, not limited to partners. The revenue model is based on affiliate marketing and advertising, leveraging consumer traffic seeking service plans. The target market is US residential consumers, with a focus on convenience and transparency. The company demonstrates growth potential through continuous expansion of its provider database and content. Partnerships with ISPs and advertising networks form a key part of its ecosystem. The website's clear navigation and extensive content support strong user engagement and market positioning.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options exposes the site to potential risks like clickjacking and MIME sniffing. No security or incident response policies are published, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism raises compliance concerns under GDPR and similar regulations. No vulnerable or outdated libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, while basic security hygiene is observed, the site would benefit from adopting additional security best practices and transparency measures to enhance its security culture and compliance posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Introduce a cookie consent banner and privacy management tools to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact information to enhance transparency and user trust.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
BroadbandSearch.net
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BroadbandSearch.net
Description
Search your area for the best Internet and Television providers. Extensive research on providers and plans across the US including speeds, pricing, data caps, and more. Mission to provide easy comparison of all providers in your area.
Key services
Internet provider search by zip code, Plan comparison, Provider reviews, Service area information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Ahrefs Analytics, Autopilot SDK, FontAwesome
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Ahrefs Analytics
Marketing tools
Autopilot SDK
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides comprehensive broadband and TV provider comparison services in the US.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and search functionality.
  3. Contact information and organization details are transparently provided.
  4. No security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism found; potential GDPR compliance gap.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, which may indicate privacy protection or recent registration.
  7. Use of multiple analytics and tracking services indicates moderate user tracking.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of modern analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Ahrefs Analytics, integrated via Google Tag Manager. It uses standard web technologies with CSS and JavaScript minified for performance. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for SEO with proper meta tags and structured data in JSON-LD format. However, there is no evidence of a CMS or hosting provider from the HTML content. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility features. The site lacks advanced frameworks or platforms but maintains a clean and professional technical implementation suitable for its business purpose.
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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