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Security report for diariodiac.it

DIAC · Media · Italy

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DIAC is a specialized Italian online daily newspaper focusing on infrastructure, construction, and the built environment. It targets professionals and stakeholders in these sectors by providing news, interviews, and regulatory updates. The website is relatively new, launched in 2024, and positions itself as a niche media outlet with a professional presentation and active social media presence. Technically, it is built on WordPress using Elementor and several plugins for SEO, GDPR compliance, and social media integration. The site uses HTTPS and DNSSEC, indicating a good baseline security posture, though it lacks some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with cookie consent implemented but no visible privacy or terms pages. No direct contact information is publicly visible, which may impact user trust. Overall, the site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides relevant content for its audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

6 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 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 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

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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
72
Security headers
20
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
85
Average
53

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

DIAC operates in the media industry with a focus on infrastructure and environmental topics in Italy. Its business model is primarily content publishing with advertising and user registration. The site leverages partnerships with related media domains and maintains a presence on major social platforms to extend reach. The niche focus and professional content suggest a targeted audience of industry professionals and policymakers. The new domain registration aligns with the recent launch of the site, supporting its legitimacy. The absence of detailed company contact info and certifications may limit credibility but the consistent branding and structured data enhance trust. Growth potential lies in expanding content offerings and improving transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and DNSSEC enabled, reducing risks of interception and DNS spoofing. The use of Google Tag Manager allows controlled script management. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks a public vulnerability disclosure policy or incident response contacts, which are recommended for transparency and rapid response. Privacy compliance is partial, with cookie consent but no visible privacy policy page. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media site but can be improved with additional headers, policies, and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the homepage.
  2. Implement additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Create and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  4. Add clear contact information including company emails and phone numbers to enhance trust and user support.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DIAC
Description
DIAC is an online daily newspaper focused on infrastructure, construction, and the built environment. It provides in-depth articles, interviews, and regulatory updates.
Key services
News articles, Interviews, Regulatory and policy analysis, Newsletter, Audio content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, PHP, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Rank Math SEO, Complianz GDPR plugin, Instagram Feed Pro plugin
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for controlled script loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
BSA Pro
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a niche Italian online daily focused on infrastructure and environment.
  2. Content is professionally presented with multimedia and social media integration.
  3. No explicit privacy or terms of service pages found, but cookie consent is implemented.
  4. Security posture is good with HTTPS and DNSSEC but lacks some advanced headers and policies.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage or visible content.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and Elementor builder indicates standard CMS usage.
  7. Social media presence is strong with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube links.
  8. Advertising is present via BSA Pro network with responsive ad sizing.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with Elementor page builder, using modern plugins for SEO (Rank Math), GDPR compliance (Complianz), and social media feeds (Instagram Feed Pro). It uses jQuery and standard JavaScript for UI interactions. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets from its own domain and trusted CDNs. Performance is moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization evident. The presence of Google Tag Manager indicates a mature approach to analytics and marketing. No major technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit in the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is standard for a professional WordPress-based media site.
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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