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Security report for ihs.com

S&P Global · Finance · United States

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

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

S&P Global is a leading enterprise in the financial data and analytics sector, providing essential intelligence through a combination of data, connected technologies, and expert insights. The website reflects a mature, well-structured digital presence with comprehensive content targeting financial professionals and enterprises. Technically, the site leverages Adobe Experience Manager CMS, integrates modern analytics and error tracking tools, and maintains good SEO and accessibility standards. However, a critical security gap exists due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate, which significantly impacts the security posture and overall trustworthiness. Privacy and cookie policies are well implemented with consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. The domain registration aligns with the company's long-standing history and public presence, reinforcing legitimacy. Strategic improvements in SSL configuration and enhanced security practices are recommended to elevate the site's security and trust levels.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 100 · High
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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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
70
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
33
Average
56

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

S&P Global operates as an essential entity in the finance and energy sectors, offering market intelligence, ratings, commodity insights, indices, mobility data, and sustainability solutions. The company targets a global audience of financial professionals, investors, and enterprises requiring data-driven decision-making tools. Its business model is subscription and service-based, supported by a strong brand and multiple subsidiaries. The website's extensive navigation and content structure demonstrate a focus on user experience and comprehensive service presentation. Partnerships with related domains and active social media presence further enhance its market position and credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security posture with several security headers implemented, including HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. However, the lack of a valid SSL certificate is a critical vulnerability, exposing users to potential data interception and undermining trust. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The site uses modern error tracking and monitoring tools, indicating proactive operational security. Privacy compliance is strong, but incident response and explicit security policies are not evident on the site. Addressing the SSL deficiency and enhancing security frameworks would significantly improve the security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the site.
  2. Enable HSTS with includeSubDomains and preload directives for enhanced transport security.
  3. Implement OCSP stapling and session resumption to improve SSL performance and security.
  4. Publish explicit security policies and incident response contact information to build trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update security headers and monitor for vulnerable libraries or components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
S&P Global
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, utilizing Apache server infrastructure and hosted behind Akamai DNS and AWS load balancers. It incorporates modern JavaScript libraries such as Rollbar for error tracking, Helix RUM for real user monitoring, and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility features, and SEO practices with comprehensive meta tags and structured data. Performance metrics were not available, but the use of CDNs and optimized assets suggests moderate to good performance. The technical stack is robust and enterprise-grade, supporting a complex, content-rich site.
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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