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Security report for c212.net

Cision · Media · N/a

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

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Cision operates as a global provider of cloud-based communications and PR software services, targeting professionals in marketing, media relations, and content marketing. The company offers a suite of services including media monitoring, media list building, distribution, and analysis, positioning itself as an established player in the media industry. The website content is professional but limited in depth on the privacy policy page, with no direct contact information or detailed security policies presented. Technically, the website employs modern tracking and marketing technologies such as Google Tag Manager, OneTrust for cookie consent, and third-party attribution tools. The site is accessible without any WAF or blocking mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and detailed accessibility features. Mobile optimization and SEO are basic but functional. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, but the absence of WHOIS data and registrant information raises concerns about domain registration transparency. No incident response or security contact details are provided, limiting the ability to assess compliance fully. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with better header implementation and transparency. The overall risk is moderate with recommendations to enhance security headers, provide clear contact information for security incidents, improve accessibility, and clarify domain registration details to increase trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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 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

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
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

Cision's market positioning as a global SaaS provider in media and PR software is supported by its comprehensive service offerings targeting communications professionals. The business model relies on subscription-based software and services for media monitoring and analysis. The company leverages partnerships and third-party marketing tools to enhance reach and attribution. Growth indicators are not directly visible from the privacy policy page, but the enterprise scale and consistent branding suggest a mature operation. The lack of detailed company registration or VAT information on the site limits deeper business intelligence insights.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of incident response contact information indicate gaps in security best practices. The missing WHOIS data is a significant concern for domain legitimacy and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Compliance with GDPR is implied but not explicitly confirmed. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the analyzed page.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish clear security and incident response policies with dedicated contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Improve accessibility features to meet recognized standards and enhance user experience for all visitors.
  4. Enhance mobile optimization to ensure responsive design and usability across devices.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is accurate and publicly available to improve trust and legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cision
Description
Global Cloud-Based Communications, PR Software, Marketing, Media Relations Software and Services, Content Marketing, Media Monitoring, Media List Building, Distribution, Analysis
Key services
PR Software, Marketing, Media Relations Software and Services, Content Marketing, Media Monitoring, Media List Building, Distribution, Analysis
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Qualified, G2 Crowd Attribution Tracking, CookieChimp
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
G2 Crowd Attribution Tracking, Qualified
Marketing tools
Qualified
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with no WAF or blocking detected
  2. Privacy policy page is present but content is minimal and basic
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers found on the privacy policy page
  5. No security or incident response contact information found
  6. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual and reduces trust
  7. Website uses multiple third-party tracking and marketing scripts
  8. No explicit security headers detected in provided data
  9. No forms detected on the privacy policy page
  10. No social media links explicitly found in the HTML content except Open Graph publisher link to Facebook
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with Google Tag Manager, OneTrust for cookie consent, and third-party marketing and tracking scripts. The HTML structure includes proper meta tags for SEO and social media integration via Open Graph and Twitter cards. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected. Accessibility and mobile optimization are basic, with room for improvement. No critical technical debt or vulnerabilities were identified in the analyzed content.
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. 76/100Low26 findingsView report
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