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Security report for dezeen.com

Dezeen · 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

Dezeen is a globally recognized online architecture, interiors, and design magazine offering news, features, awards, job listings, and educational content. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a modern technology stack including WordPress CMS, Google Analytics, Algolia search, and various social media integrations. The site is well-optimized for SEO, mobile responsiveness, and user experience, reflecting its position as a leading media brand in its sector. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and Content Security Policy in place, though additional security headers and formal incident response documentation could enhance resilience. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, supporting user trust and regulatory adherence. Overall, Dezeen presents a professional, trustworthy, and content-rich platform with extensive audience engagement and advertising practices typical for media publishers.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 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 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

  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
65
Security headers
55
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Dezeen operates in the media sector focusing on architecture and design, targeting professionals, enthusiasts, and students worldwide. Its business model revolves around content publishing, advertising, sponsored content, and ancillary services such as awards, job boards, and courses. The brand enjoys a strong market position with consistent branding and high-quality content. Partnerships and related domains extend its ecosystem, enhancing user engagement and monetization opportunities. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for contact via forms and social media, common in digital media businesses. The lack of WHOIS data is likely due to privacy protection but does not detract from the brand's credibility given its established reputation.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and a Content Security Policy to upgrade insecure requests, indicating a proactive approach to security. Use of asynchronous loading for analytics and advertising scripts reduces performance impact and potential security risks. However, the absence of additional security headers like HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks publicly available incident response or security policy pages, which could improve transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness for security events.
  3. Create and host a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance contact information availability by providing verified company emails or phone numbers for support and security contacts.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising integrations to ensure no vulnerable or deprecated libraries are in use.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Dezeen
Description
Dezeen is the world's most influential architecture, interiors and design magazine.
Key services
Architecture news, Design news, Interiors news, Awards, Jobs board, Events guide, Showroom, School shows, Courses, Competitions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Algolia Search, Amazon Ads, Facebook SDK, Pinterest SDK, jQuery
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy to upgrade insecure requests
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Algolia Search Insights, Facebook Analytics, Pinterest Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager, Amazon Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Pixel
Marketing tools
Algolia Search Insights
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 architecture and design magazine with extensive content.
  2. Strong SEO and social media integration.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or registrar restrictions.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form and social media.
  8. Advertising and tracking scripts are present but standard for media sites.
Technical notes

Notes

Dezeen's technical infrastructure is based on WordPress CMS with extensive use of modern JavaScript libraries and third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Algolia search, Facebook and Pinterest SDKs, and Amazon advertising scripts. The site uses asynchronous script loading and preloading techniques to optimize performance. SEO is enhanced by Yoast SEO plugin and structured data in JSON-LD format. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. No major technical debt or performance bottlenecks are evident from the HTML content. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Overall, the technical implementation is modern, performant, and well-maintained.
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. 71/100Medium29 findingsView report
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