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Security report for keywordblocks.com

Media.net · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Media.net operates as a sell-side platform specializing in programmatic advertising, targeting both publishers and advertisers to optimize digital ad performance across multiple screens. The company leverages unique audience graphs, partnerships with industry-leading verification and measurement partners, and offers monetization solutions tailored to publishers. Their market position is strengthened by collaborations with major DSPs and premium publishers, supported by recognized industry certifications. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Webflow, integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, and demonstrates strong mobile optimization and performance. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and employs consent management, though it lacks some explicit security headers and a public vulnerability disclosure. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy front with good privacy compliance, though the absence of WHOIS data introduces a minor legitimacy concern. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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 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

    • 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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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
25
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
72

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

Media.net's business model centers on providing programmatic advertising solutions that unify search signals with first- and third-party data to deliver targeted advertising. Their competitive advantage lies in exclusive demand access, curated premium inventory, and a global team offering granular analytics and optimization. The company targets digital publishers and advertisers seeking performance-driven ad solutions. Partnerships with major DSPs and publishers indicate a robust ecosystem. The website content and certifications reflect a mature, large-scale operation with a focus on privacy and compliance. Growth indicators include seasonal campaign promotions and a focus on emerging advertising technologies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and a consent management platform in place, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for improvement. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information was found, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included.
  5. Enhance user privacy controls and clearly communicate data retention policies to strengthen GDPR and CCPA compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Media.net
Description
Media.net helps brands and publishers leverage programmatic advertising to achieve marketing goals across multiple screens, offering unique audience graphs, partnerships with verification and measurement partners, and monetization solutions.
Key services
Programmatic advertising platform, Audience graph and data unification, Verification and measurement partnerships, Monetization solutions for publishers, Curated premium inventory for advertisers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Consent Manager, GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform), Choices.js (custom select UI), jQuery 3.5.1, Webflow CMS
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Bing Ads, Twitter Ads
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management platform implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form with email input and submission

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, Twitter Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Media.net, Criteo, Display & Video 360, The Trade Desk, DeepIntent, Epsilon, Yahoo! Advertising
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, Twitter Ads
Marketing tools
Consent Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Strong branding and consistent design
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, only contact form
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy pages found
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, raising minor concerns but website trust signals are strong
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as GSAP for animations, Choices.js for enhanced form controls, and integrates multiple third-party analytics and advertising platforms including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, and Twitter Ads. Hosting is via a CDN (Amazon CloudFront) ensuring fast content delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features like focus-visible outlines. Performance is fast with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern, scalable, and well-implemented.
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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