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Security report for ja.is

Já hf. · E-commerce · Iceland

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Já hf. operates the website ja.is, a leading Icelandic local search and e-commerce platform established in 2002. The site facilitates connections between people and businesses in Iceland, offering product listings, advertising services, and mobile applications for iOS and Android. The company maintains a strong market position as a trusted local directory and marketplace. Technically, the website employs modern frameworks such as Vue.js, integrates advanced analytics and monitoring tools including Google Analytics, Segment, and New Relic, and uses Amazon AWS Cloudfront for hosting and CDN services. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile devices, with good SEO and accessibility features. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses cookie consent mechanisms, and integrates security monitoring, though it could improve by enabling DNSSEC and adding explicit security headers. Privacy compliance is robust with clear policies and consent banners. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with high trustworthiness and professional business credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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 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. 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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
77
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
78

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

Já hf. targets Icelandic consumers and businesses seeking local search and product discovery services. Its business model revolves around providing a comprehensive directory and marketplace platform, monetized through advertising and partnerships. The company benefits from a well-established brand with over 20 years of domain history, strong local market penetration, and a growing digital ecosystem including mobile apps. Partnerships with related domains such as mitt.ja.is and um.ja.is enhance user engagement and corporate transparency. The use of reputable ad networks and analytics tools supports data-driven marketing and user insights. The company’s clear contact information and social media presence further strengthen its market credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS, session management, and cookie consent compliance. Integration with New Relic indicates active monitoring of performance and errors. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some common security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security.txt or dedicated incident response contact limits transparency for vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security maturity is solid but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and formalizing incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Add explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden browser security.
  4. Provide a dedicated security or abuse contact email address to improve incident response readiness.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from external dependencies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Já hf.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Já hf.
Description
Fljótlegasta leiðin til að tengjast fólki og fyrirtækjum á Íslandi.
Key services
People and company search, Product listings, Advertising services, Mobile applications for iOS and Android
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Mapbox GL JS, Google Tag Manager, Segment Analytics, New Relic, CookieHub, Adnuntius
Frameworks
Vue.js
Platforms
Web, iOS app, Android app
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security monitoring tools (New Relic)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Segment, New Relic
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Adnuntius, Adform
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Segment
Marketing tools
Segment Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established Icelandic local search and e-commerce platform
  2. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools
  3. Has clear cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms
  4. Contact information is clearly provided
  5. No signs of blocking or security challenges
  6. Advertising and tracking are transparent and use reputable providers
  7. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Vue.js) and leverages cloud-based CDN and hosting via Amazon AWS Cloudfront, ensuring fast content delivery and scalability. It integrates multiple analytics and monitoring services including Google Analytics, Segment, and New Relic, enabling comprehensive user behavior tracking and performance monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized and uses responsive design principles. Cookie consent is managed via CookieHub, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. Advertising is handled through established networks such as Adnuntius and Adform. The technical implementation is robust with good performance and SEO optimization, though accessibility could be improved. The absence of a CMS indication suggests a custom or proprietary platform.
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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