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Security report for dneg.com

DNEG · Media · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

DNEG is a globally recognized leader in visual effects, animation, and creative technologies, serving the film, TV, and immersive content industries. With over 25 years of experience and multiple Academy Awards, DNEG partners with top filmmakers and studios to deliver cutting-edge digital production services. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with rich multimedia content and strong branding. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks like Next.js and React, integrates Vimeo for video hosting, and employs TrustArc for cookie consent management. However, some security best practices such as explicit security headers are not evident in the provided data. The absence of WHOIS registration details reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the company's credibility given their established market position and external partnerships. Overall, DNEG demonstrates a solid security posture with room for improvement in security headers and incident response visibility.

Scanned

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 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. 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.

  4. 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
60
Email security
78
DNS health
80
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

DNEG operates in the media sector, focusing on high-end visual effects and animation services. Their business model centers on providing premium creative and technical services to filmmakers, studios, and brands worldwide. The company enjoys a strong market position supported by multiple industry awards and collaborations with renowned directors. Their partner ecosystem includes several related companies in the digital production space, enhancing their service offerings. The website's professional design and comprehensive content support their credibility and appeal to their target audience. Growth indicators include ongoing projects with major studios and expansion into immersive experiences. The lack of publicly available contact information may be a strategic choice to channel inquiries through controlled channels.

Security posture

DNEG's website employs HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism, indicating baseline security and privacy compliance. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. No forms or input fields were detected to assess input validation or secure data handling. The lack of publicly available incident response or security policy pages limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found in the analyzed content. Overall, the security posture is moderate, with recommendations to strengthen header policies and publish incident response contacts to improve trust and resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Improve accessibility features to meet higher standards and enhance user experience for all users.
  5. Consider publishing WHOIS information or using verified domain registration to improve domain trustworthiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DNEG
Description
DNEG delivers award-winning visual effects, animation, and creative technologies for film, TV, and immersive content. They have over 25 years of industry experience and have won eight Academy Awards® for Best VFX since 2011. They collaborate with visionary filmmakers and studios worldwide.
Key services
Visual Effects (DNEG VFX), Animation (DNEG Animation), Immersive Experiences (DNEG IXP), Digital Production (DNEG 360), Creative Technologies (DNEG Technology)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Vimeo (video hosting), TrustArc (cookie consent management), Google Analytics
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
TrustArc
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with rich multimedia content
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages
  5. No visible forms for data collection on the homepage
  6. Social media presence on major platforms with verified company pages
  7. No security headers detected in provided data; potential area for improvement
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js framework, leveraging server-side rendering and client-side hydration for performance and SEO benefits. Video content is hosted on Vimeo, ensuring reliable media delivery. Cookie consent is managed via TrustArc, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations. Google Analytics is used for traffic analysis. The site shows good mobile optimization and responsive design. However, no CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. The absence of security headers and limited visible hosting details suggest opportunities for technical hardening.
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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