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Security report for interviewbyringier.ch

Ringier AG · Media · Switzerland

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Interview by Ringier is a subscription-based print magazine platform operated by Ringier AG, a reputable Swiss media company. The website offers exclusive interviews with prominent Swiss personalities and targets German-speaking Swiss readers interested in cultural and in-depth interview content. The platform is professionally designed using modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, with performance and mobile optimization considered. Security measures include HTTPS, cookie consent via OneTrust, and monitoring through New Relic. Legal pages such as privacy policy, terms of service, and imprint are present and accessible. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with good business credibility and privacy compliance.

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

5 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
71

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

The business operates in the media sector focusing on print magazine subscriptions. It leverages partnerships with online-kiosk.ch for subscription management or sales. The business model is straightforward, relying on annual subscriptions with home delivery. The target audience is niche but well-defined, focusing on readers interested in exclusive interviews and cultural content. The company benefits from Ringier AG's established market position and brand recognition in Switzerland. The website's content and structure support trust and ease of use, facilitating customer acquisition and retention.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and uses security monitoring tools like New Relic. Cookie consent is managed by OneTrust, indicating GDPR compliance efforts. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy are not visibly configured, and no incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The security posture is solid but could be improved by adding explicit security headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy headers to mitigate XSS risks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for security vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ringier AG
Description
Interview by Ringier offers a print magazine subscription featuring exclusive interviews with prominent Swiss personalities from various fields such as show business, sports, science, economy, and culture. The magazine emphasizes in-depth conversations and high-quality photography.
Key services
Print magazine subscription, Exclusive interviews, Home delivery
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, New Relic monitoring, OneTrust cookie consent, Amazon S3 for media hosting
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security monitoring (New Relic)
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic, Tealium
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
New Relic, Tealium (utag)
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent, Tealium Tag Manager
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for a print magazine subscription.
  2. Content is primarily in German targeting Swiss customers.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and monitoring tools.
  4. Includes standard legal and privacy documentation.
  5. Payment options include major credit cards and invoice.
  6. Cookie consent is implemented with a recognized provider (OneTrust).
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js stack with server-side rendering capabilities. It uses Amazon S3 for media hosting and integrates third-party services such as New Relic for performance monitoring and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized and loads efficiently. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. The infrastructure appears robust and scalable, suitable for e-commerce and subscription services.
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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