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Security report for gemini.no

Gemini.no · Media · Norway

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Gemini.no is a well-established Norwegian research news portal jointly operated by NTNU and SINTEF, providing comprehensive and accessible scientific news across multiple disciplines including technology, health, environment, and society. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure built on WordPress with modern analytics and tracking tools, ensuring good user experience and SEO optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and privacy-conscious analytics configurations. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, enhancing user trust. Contact information is available, though phone numbers are not explicitly listed. Overall, Gemini.no presents a professional, trustworthy, and content-rich platform serving a broad audience interested in research and science news.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

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 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 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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
66

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Gemini.no occupies a niche as a trusted media outlet for research news in Norway, leveraging its affiliation with NTNU and SINTEF to maintain credibility and authority. Its business model centers on content publication and dissemination, supported by newsletters and RSS feeds. The site targets a general audience interested in science and technology, with a medium-sized operational scale. Partnerships with major Norwegian research institutions and a professional web development partner (Smart Media AS) underpin its market position. The site’s content quality and branding consistency reinforce its role as a leading source of research news in the region.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and multiple security best practices observed, including IP anonymization in analytics and patched WordPress plugins. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published, representing an area for improvement. The use of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to mitigate potential risks. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for its content and audience.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy (e.g., security.txt) to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize exposure to vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance security headers with explicit Content-Security-Policy rules to reduce risk of cross-site scripting.
  5. Consider multi-factor authentication for administrative access to strengthen backend security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gemini.no
Description
Forskningsnytt: Forstå mer. Allmennrettede forskningsnyheter om teknologi, energi og miljø, naturvitenskap, fisk og havbruk, nyskaping, helse, samfunn og humaniora.
Key services
Publishing research news articles, Newsletter subscription, RSS feeds, Multimedia content (video, podcasts, image galleries)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, Matomo Analytics, Crazy Egg, Siteimprove Analytics, Responsive Lightbox, BB PowerPack, Smart Settings, Mailchimp (newsletter), Mailgun (form email delivery)
Frameworks
Yoast SEO, Foundation (CSS framework)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP anonymization in Google Analytics
  • Use of nonce tokens in AJAX calls
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (e.g., WP Missed Schedule patched)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (GA4), Matomo, Crazy Egg, Siteimprove Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Crazy Egg
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Matomo
Marketing tools
Analytify
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained research news portal affiliated with NTNU and SINTEF.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and updated with recent articles.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie policies with clear user information and consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of multiple analytics and tracking tools with IP anonymization for privacy compliance.
  5. No signs of security issues or WAF blocking; HTTPS enforced with good security practices.
  6. Contact information is available via email and contact forms; no phone numbers explicitly found.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices evident.
  9. Social media presence primarily on Facebook.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

Gemini.no is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, Matomo, and Crazy Egg for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site uses Yoast SEO for optimization and Foundation CSS framework for responsive design. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site integrates multiple plugins for enhanced functionality such as responsive lightbox and smart settings. Hosting details are not explicit but likely use reliable Norwegian or cloud hosting. The technical implementation supports a professional and user-friendly experience with opportunities for further performance tuning and security 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 66/100Medium31 findingsView report
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