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Security report for foxcareers.com

FOX · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

FOX Careers is a professional employment portal dedicated to job opportunities within FOX Corporation and its diverse portfolio of media brands including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, and others. The website serves as a centralized platform for job seekers interested in sports, news, entertainment, and related fields, offering job listings, internship programs, and career development initiatives. The site reflects FOX's position as a leading media and entertainment company with a strong brand presence and extensive subsidiary network. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, mediaelement.js, and slick carousel, alongside Google Analytics for user tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility considerations, though some improvements could be made. The presence of cookie consent mechanisms and comprehensive privacy and terms policies indicate a mature approach to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent but lacks visible HTTP security headers in the provided data. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is noted but does not detract from the site's legitimacy given its strong branding and official links. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced header policies and explicit security documentation. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site presenting a trustworthy, professional front for FOX Corporation's recruitment efforts. Strategic recommendations include implementing additional security headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing accessibility features to maintain compliance and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 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.

    • 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

    • 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. 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.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 17 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
72

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

FOX Careers operates as an essential business entity within the media sector, functioning as the recruitment gateway for FOX Corporation and its subsidiaries. The company leverages its strong market position and brand recognition to attract talent across multiple media verticals including news, sports, and entertainment. The business model centers on providing a seamless job search experience, internship opportunities, and career programs to a broad audience of media professionals and students. Competitive advantages include the association with a globally recognized media conglomerate, a comprehensive brand portfolio, and a well-structured digital platform. Revenue streams are indirect, supporting FOX Corporation's broader media operations by ensuring talent acquisition. The target customer segments are job seekers and interns interested in media careers. Growth indicators include active job postings and program offerings. The partnership ecosystem is robust, linking to FOX Corporation's main site and subsidiaries. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining up-to-date content, strong privacy compliance, and leveraging analytics for continuous improvement.

Security posture

The security maturity level of the FOX Careers website is moderate to good. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS in the provided data suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the HTML content. The site lacks dedicated security policy or incident response pages, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Data protection practices appear adequate for a recruitment portal, but formal documentation and contact channels for security incidents are missing. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the content. Overall, the site demonstrates a baseline security posture suitable for its function but should adopt additional best practices to strengthen defenses and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit security policy and incident response pages to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards for broader compliance and usability.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Establish clear contact channels for security incidents and data protection officer information to comply with GDPR and related regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FOX
Description
Find jobs and career opportunities in sports, news and entertainment at FOX. Work for the world’s premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, news, sports, entertainment and satellite brands.
Key services
Job listings, Internship programs, Career development programs
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Google Analytics, js-cookie, mediaelement.js, lity lightbox, slick carousel, DataTables
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by canonical URL and external scripts loaded over HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Bugherd
Transparency
basic

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. Content is professionally presented and relevant to careers at FOX Corporation.
  3. Multiple official FOX brands are represented with consistent branding.
  4. Privacy and terms policies are present and comprehensive.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and analytics tools.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in provided data; recommend audit.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security policy pages found.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected; site is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern and well-maintained technology stack including jQuery 3.7.1, mediaelement.js for video playback, slick carousel for UI elements, and DataTables for tabular data. Google Analytics is used for user behavior tracking, and js-cookie manages cookie consent functionality. The site loads resources over HTTPS, indicating secure transport. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of analytics scripts and optimized video handling for mobile devices. The site is mobile responsive with a clear navigation structure and consistent branding. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks include the lack of visible security headers and potential dependency on third-party scripts which require ongoing monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and SEO further. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with business goals.
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. 65/100Medium32 findingsView report
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