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Security report for iot-nn.com

AVERIA LTD. · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

IOT NETWORK NEWS, operated by AVERIA LTD., is a specialized online platform delivering news and community content focused on Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities. The platform targets governmental bodies, specialized public sectors, educational institutions, and commercial entities, positioning itself as a niche information hub within the technology and transportation sectors. The website demonstrates a consistent publishing schedule with recent articles and maintains active social media engagement across major platforms. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and frameworks, offering a good user experience with mobile optimization and SEO best practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and formal security policies are absent. The lack of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, warranting further verification. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced transparency and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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. 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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 DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

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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
52
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
64

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

AVERIA LTD. operates this platform as a small-sized entity in the UK, focusing on delivering IoT and Smart City news. The business model revolves around content publishing and community engagement, targeting a specialized audience including government and industry professionals. The company leverages partnerships and social media to extend reach. While no direct revenue streams are visible, the platform likely supports brand positioning and industry influence. The presence of a company registration number and physical address adds credibility. However, the missing WHOIS data for the domain is a notable anomaly. The platform's ecosystem includes RSS feeds and integration with third-party content sources, enhancing content diversity. Strategic growth could involve expanding partnerships and formalizing security and privacy frameworks.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent is managed via a GDPR-compliant plugin, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No public security policy or incident response information is provided, limiting transparency. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which could hinder responsible vulnerability reporting. The site does not expose sensitive data or use outdated libraries, indicating a reasonable security baseline. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a risk factor, potentially indicating domain registration issues. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with enhanced headers, policies, and disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies accessible to users and researchers.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure legitimacy and transparency.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user inclusivity.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AVERIA LTD.
Registration number
06972108
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AVERIA LTD.
Description
IoT and Smart cities community platform connecting perspectives from governmental, public, education, and commercial sectors.
Key services
Industry news publishing, Community engagement, Information dissemination on IoT and Smart Cities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP, jQuery, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, Super RSS Reader plugin, Complianz GDPR plugin, Elementor 3.32.4
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
AddToAny social sharing
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based news and community platform focused on IoT and smart cities.
  2. Content is regularly updated with recent articles dated in 2025.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant with consent mechanisms.
  4. No visible contact form on homepage but contact page exists.
  5. Company information is provided with UK address and phone number.
  6. Social media presence is strong with multiple official accounts linked.
  7. No terms of service or explicit security policies found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  9. WHOIS data is missing or domain appears unregistered, which is a concern.
  10. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3, utilizing plugins such as Complianz GDPR for cookie management, Super RSS Reader for content aggregation, and Elementor for page building. It uses jQuery and Font Awesome for UI elements and Google Fonts for typography. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes SEO meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. Performance is moderate with standard caching and no evident CDN usage. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security header implementation. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a stable and user-friendly experience.
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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