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Security report for cision.it

Cision · Media · Italy

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Cision is a global leader in PR and marketing technology solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including PR Newswire distribution, media databases, monitoring, analysis, and AI-powered platforms like CisionOne. The website targets communication professionals and marketers, providing detailed service information and resources in Italian. Technically, the site is built on Adobe Experience Manager with modern libraries and scripts, delivering a good user experience with mobile optimization and SEO best practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and some security headers, though additional headers and a security.txt file could enhance protection. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its business objectives.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

5 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. 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
    • 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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  • 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
57
Security headers
65
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
68

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 operates in the media and technology sectors, focusing on B2B SaaS and services for PR and marketing professionals. Their market position is strong, supported by a global brand and partnerships such as PR Newswire. The business model revolves around subscription-based software and service offerings that enable clients to manage media relations, monitor brand reputation, and analyze communication impact. The website reflects a mature digital presence with active social media engagement and comprehensive resource offerings. Growth indicators include AI integration and expanded analytics capabilities. The partnership ecosystem is robust, enhancing service breadth and market reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google Tag Manager for analytics, and cookie consent mechanisms. Security headers like Referrer-Policy are present, but additional headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options are recommended. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. Incident response contact is provided via a dedicated security issue reporting page. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy policies and cookie consent. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from formalized security documentation and enhanced header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options headers to mitigate XSS and MIME sniffing risks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cision
Description
Cision provides leading technology solutions enabling communication professionals to target, reach, and engage their audiences effectively. Their offerings include PR software, media relations, content marketing, media monitoring, media list building, distribution, and analysis.
Key services
PR Newswire distribution, Media database, Media monitoring and analysis, Research and media intelligence, CisionOne AI-powered PR platform
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Font Awesome, Owl Carousel, Animate.css, Vidyard video embedding, CookieChimp cookie consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused meta tags

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Marketing tools
Vidyard
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented in Italian targeting PR and marketing professionals.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Multiple contact channels including phone, email, and contact forms are available.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Adobe Experience Manager).
  6. Security posture is good with HTTPS and some security headers but could be improved.
  7. Social media presence is active and linked in footer.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. WHOIS data confirms domain legitimacy and consistency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, leveraging modern front-end libraries such as Font Awesome, Owl Carousel, and Animate.css. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking, with Vidyard embedded for video content. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and lazy loading images for performance. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in script loading and caching. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the site uses CDN services for assets. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence.
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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