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Security report for ketnet.be

VRT · Media · Belgium

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in GDPR outside view.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

VRT MAX is the official online streaming platform of VRT, the public broadcaster in Belgium. It offers a wide range of video content including live TV, on-demand programs, and specialized kids content under the Ketnet brand. The platform targets a general audience with a strong emphasis on family-friendly and children’s programming. VRT MAX holds a leading position in the Belgian media market as a trusted public service provider. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as React, asynchronous JavaScript bundles, and CSS variables. It supports single sign-on (SSO) authentication and provides mobile-optimized experiences including dedicated iOS and Android apps. The platform is performant, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses SSO for user authentication. It publishes a responsible disclosure policy, indicating a proactive security posture. However, explicit security headers like CSP and HSTS are not detected in the provided data, suggesting room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies aligned with GDPR. Overall, the website is professionally designed, trustworthy, and secure with a high AI-assessed score. The lack of WHOIS data is due to .be domain privacy restrictions but does not detract from the legitimacy of the site. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security.txt file, and expanding incident response contact channels to further strengthen security and trust.

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

1 finding 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.

    • 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

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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
95
Security headers
85
Email security
67
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
83

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
2,244
Employees
0
Customers
2,244
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
27%

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

VRT MAX operates as a key digital service of VRT, Belgium’s public broadcaster, focusing on streaming media content. Its business model revolves around providing free and subscription-based access to video content, including live TV and on-demand shows, targeting families and children primarily. The platform benefits from VRT’s strong brand recognition and public funding, positioning it as a dominant player in the Belgian media landscape. The presence of dedicated kids content channels and apps indicates a segmented approach to audience engagement. Partnerships with app stores and use of Adobe marketing and analytics tools reflect a mature marketing ecosystem. The platform’s growth is supported by continuous content updates and a comprehensive digital presence.

Security posture

The security posture of VRT MAX is solid, with HTTPS enforced and SSO authentication implemented for user management. The presence of a responsible disclosure policy demonstrates commitment to vulnerability management. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement to mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No direct contact emails for security or abuse were found, which could limit rapid incident response. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Overall, the platform shows good security hygiene but could improve in layered security controls and incident response transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Provide dedicated security contact emails (e.g., security@vrt.be, abuse@vrt.be) on the website for faster incident response.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included.
  5. Enhance user privacy controls and cookie consent mechanisms to maintain GDPR compliance and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VRT
Description
VRT MAX is het online streamingplatform van VRT.
Key services
streaming video content, live TV, on-demand programs, kids content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript bundles, CSS variables and stylesheets, SSO authentication system, Manifest for PWA, SVG graphics
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web, iOS app, Android app
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • SSO authentication
  • Responsible disclosure policy published

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics (implied by omtrdc.net domain)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM (assets.adobedtm.com)
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional streaming platform for VRT, Belgium's public broadcaster.
  2. Content is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  3. WHOIS data is restricted due to .be domain privacy policies.
  4. Strong privacy and terms policies linked from footer.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page; contact via forms and official pages.
  6. Uses modern web technologies and SSO authentication.
  7. No security headers detected in provided data; recommend adding.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern front-end technologies, likely React, with multiple asynchronous JavaScript bundles and CSS custom properties for theming. It supports progressive web app features via a manifest file and is optimized for mobile devices with responsive design. The use of SSO indicates integration with centralized authentication services. Analytics and marketing tools from Adobe are integrated, supporting data-driven decision making. Performance appears fast with efficient resource loading. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Accessibility features such as focus outlines and screen reader text are implemented, enhancing usability. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation.
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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