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Security report for ggbmagazine.com

Global Gaming Business Magazine · Media · United States

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

GGB Magazine is a leading trade publication dedicated to the international casino industry, providing comprehensive news, analysis, podcasts, and supplier showcases. The website demonstrates a strong market position within the media sector for gaming and hospitality professionals. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks and plugins, ensuring good performance, mobile optimization, and SEO compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, cookie consent management via OneTrust, and no visible vulnerabilities, although some security headers could be enhanced. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear policies and consent mechanisms in place. Overall, the site presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence with extensive content and advertising integration.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  4. 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';…

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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
65
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
63
Average
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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
5
Employees
0
Customers
3
Third parties
2
Weak passwords
20%

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

The publication targets casino industry professionals globally, monetizing through advertising, subscriptions, and partnerships. It maintains a strong ecosystem with related sites like GGB News and GGB Directory, enhancing its reach and influence. The content strategy includes features, columns, podcasts, and event calendars, supporting engagement and industry leadership. The business model leverages digital media tools and marketing technologies to optimize audience targeting and revenue generation.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates OneTrust for GDPR-compliant cookie consent, reflecting a mature privacy and security approach. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent, and security headers could be improved. The site lacks a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, which could enhance transparency and trust. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting and enhance trust.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to ensure compliance with WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Global Gaming Business Magazine
Description
The leading trade publication focusing on the international casino industry
Key services
Industry news and analysis, Digital and print magazine editions, Podcasts, Gaming supplier showcases, Event calendar, Advertising services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Foundation CSS framework, Google Tag Manager, Google Publisher Tags (GPT), OneTrust Cookie Consent, Flatpickr, Select2, jCarousel, Cycle2 slideshow
Frameworks
Foundation
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of OneTrust for GDPR cookie consent
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in included scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Google Publisher Tags
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional trade publication focused on the international casino industry
  2. Content is rich with articles, podcasts, and industry news
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations via OneTrust
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  6. Advertising is managed via Google Ad Manager with multiple ad slots
  7. Social media presence is well integrated
  8. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact likely via dedicated pages
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with a Foundation CSS framework and various JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Cycle2, and jCarousel for interactive content. SEO is optimized using Yoast SEO plugin, and Google Tag Manager is deployed for analytics and advertising management. The site is mobile responsive and well-structured, with comprehensive metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. Hosting provider details are not explicit in the HTML content.
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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