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Security report for itspmagazine.com

ITSP Magazine · Media · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ITSP Magazine operates a modern multimedia platform focused on technology, cybersecurity, and societal issues through podcasts, webinars, and panels. The company targets professionals and enthusiasts interested in these domains, positioning itself as a niche media network with a clear mission to foster intellectual exchange globally. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and hosted on Squarespace, leveraging modern web technologies and standard analytics tools. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and HSTS enabled, complemented by privacy and cookie policies that indicate GDPR compliance. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS data suggests privacy protection or recent domain registration, which slightly impacts transparency. Overall, the platform demonstrates a solid digital maturity and trustworthy presence in its market segment.

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. 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';…

  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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
73

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 model centers on content creation and sponsorship campaigns within the podcasting and multimedia space. ITSP Magazine leverages social media channels and a professional website to engage its audience. The company appears small in size, focused on delivering quality content rather than large-scale commercial operations. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized content niche and consistent branding. Revenue streams likely include sponsorships and advertising. The partnership ecosystem includes major social platforms but no direct business partners or subsidiaries were identified. Growth indicators include active content updates and a presence on multiple digital platforms.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, HSTS, and a cookie consent mechanism. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in formal security governance. Compliance with GDPR is suggested by the privacy and cookie policies, but explicit certifications or frameworks are not mentioned. The use of third-party scripts is standard but should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security culture appears adequate for the business scale but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formal policies.

Recommendations

  1. Develop and publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Increase transparency around business registration and domain ownership where possible.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ITSP Magazine
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ITSP Magazine
Description
ITSPmagazine Podcast Network is a modern and innovative multimedia platform that believes in broadcasting ideas and connecting minds. Our goal is to create a global space where intellectual exchange is encouraged and where diverse perspectives thrive. Founded by Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, it offers interviews, panels, webinars, and thought-provoking discussions with experts and visionaries.
Key services
Podcast production, Webinars, Panels, Sponsorship campaigns
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google Fonts, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Font Awesome, jQuery, Elfsight widgets
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on technology, cybersecurity, and society podcasts.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in scripts.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating privacy protection or unregistered domain.
  6. Social media presence is strong with multiple verified platforms.
  7. Website uses Squarespace CMS and standard modern web technologies.
  8. Advertising is limited to Google AdSense with basic tracking.
  9. No explicit or adult content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing Google Fonts, Font Awesome icons, jQuery, and Elfsight widgets. It integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking and marketing purposes. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical stack is modern but limited to CMS-provided capabilities, which may restrict customization. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were identified. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and implement advanced security headers. Hosting by Squarespace ensures reliable uptime and basic security but may limit advanced configurations.
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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