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Security report for ea.com

Electronic Arts · Media · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, offering a broad portfolio of games across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company maintains a strong market position with flagship franchises such as FIFA, Madden NFL, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and a focus on user engagement through subscription services like EA Play. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Polymer web components, New Relic for performance monitoring, and Google Tag Manager for analytics, ensuring a responsive and performant user experience. Security practices are robust, with HTTPS enforced, use of a reputable CDN (Akamai), and integration of TrustArc for privacy compliance and consent management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, indicating a strong security posture. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations, supporting Electronic Arts' reputation as a major player in the gaming industry.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
0
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
64

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

Electronic Arts operates in the media sector, focusing on digital entertainment and gaming. Its business model centers on game publishing, digital distribution, and subscription services, targeting gamers worldwide. The company leverages a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises and maintains a strong community presence via official forums and social media channels. The website's structure and content support marketing, customer engagement, and community building. Partnerships with content delivery networks and consent management providers enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. The domain's long-standing registration and consistent WHOIS data reinforce the company's legitimacy and market stability.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of security headers (implied), and no visible exposure of sensitive information. Integration with TrustArc ensures compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. The presence of an age gate and secure forms indicates attention to user protection. No outdated or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, explicit documentation of security policies and incident response contacts is absent, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the site aligns with best practices for security and privacy in the digital entertainment industry.

Recommendations

  1. Explicitly publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  2. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  3. Ensure all recommended security headers (e.g., X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) are explicitly set and documented.
  4. Enhance visibility of data protection officer contact details to comply with GDPR transparency requirements.
  5. Maintain continuous monitoring and improvement of privacy compliance mechanisms, including cookie consent management.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Electronic Arts
Description
We exist to inspire the world through Play. Electronic Arts is a leading publisher of games on Console, PC and Mobile.
Key services
Game publishing, Digital content distribution, Subscription services (EA Play), Community and support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Polymer Web Components, New Relic, Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, TrustArc Consent Management, Typekit Fonts, Masonry JS, SoundCloud API
Frameworks
Polymer
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Content delivery via Akamai CDN
  • Use of TrustArc for consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with age gate and consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
New Relic, Google Optimize, TrustArc
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, TrustArc
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with active consent mechanisms.
  3. Strong brand presence with consistent branding and professional design.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimization.
  5. Active social media presence linked from the site.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities found.
  7. Use of third-party services for analytics and consent management is transparent.
  8. WHOIS data confirms domain ownership by Electronic Arts Inc. with consistent registration details.
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern technology stack with Polymer web components, asynchronous loading of scripts, and integration with analytics and consent management platforms. Hosting via Akamai CDN supports global performance and availability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance monitoring via New Relic indicates a focus on user experience. The technical implementation is robust, though opportunities exist to document and enhance security headers and policies. Overall, the infrastructure supports scalable, secure, and user-friendly operations.
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. 81/100 −2Low25 findingsView report
  2. 83/100Low23 findingsView report
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