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Security report for kro-ncrv.nl

KRO-NCRV · Media · Netherlands

Medium risk. 3 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

KRO-NCRV is a prominent Dutch public broadcasting organization dedicated to producing mission-driven media content aimed at fostering a fairer, greener, and kinder society. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for their television, radio, podcast, and online content offerings, targeting a broad Dutch-speaking audience interested in socially conscious programming. The organization appears well-established within the Dutch media landscape, with strong branding consistency and a professional online presence. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10, leveraging modern web technologies including lazy loading for images, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Hotjar for user behavior insights. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although explicit security headers and incident response information are not publicly visible. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and a high level of professionalism. However, the absence of explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages, as well as lack of direct contact information, slightly detracts from privacy compliance and user trust. No signs of malicious content or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating a safe and accessible platform.

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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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
72
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

KRO-NCRV operates as a key player in the Dutch public broadcasting sector, focusing on socially impactful content that aligns with public interest values. Their business model revolves around content creation and distribution through multiple channels including TV, radio, and digital platforms, supported by membership and public funding. The organization maintains a strong partnership with the NPO network, enhancing its reach and credibility. The website reflects a strategic emphasis on mission-driven storytelling, targeting socially aware viewers and listeners. The presence of diverse program offerings and expert presenters indicates a broad content portfolio designed to engage various audience segments. The use of modern CMS and analytics tools suggests ongoing investment in digital maturity and audience engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and the implementation of cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting compliance with basic privacy regulations. The use of Google Tag Manager and Hotjar is managed with consent, minimizing privacy risks. However, the absence of visible security headers such as X-Frame-Options and explicit security or incident response policies indicates areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The lack of a security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page suggests limited transparency in security incident handling. Overall, the site is secure for general use but could enhance its security maturity by publishing clear policies and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear and accessible privacy policy page detailing data handling and GDPR compliance.
  2. Add explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Provide visible contact information for security incidents and general inquiries to improve trust and incident response readiness.
  4. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure ongoing compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KRO-NCRV
Description
KRO-NCRV is a Dutch public broadcasting organization focused on creating media content with a mission to make society fairer, greener, and kinder. They produce TV and radio programs, podcasts, and online content.
Key services
Television programs, Radio programs, Podcasts, Online articles and multimedia content, Membership services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, JavaScript, LazySizes (lazy loading images), Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, NPO Cookie Control
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Platforms
NPO (public broadcasting platform)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Hotjar with consent
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed public broadcasting site for KRO-NCRV in the Netherlands.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and targeted at a general audience interested in socially conscious media.
  3. No signs of blocking or WAF interference detected.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms are implemented but privacy policy page not explicitly found in provided content.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content provided.
  6. Use of modern CMS (Drupal 10) and standard tracking/analytics tools.
  7. Social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest is clearly linked.
  8. No security or incident response contact information publicly visible.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, indicating a robust content management infrastructure. It uses lazy loading for images to optimize performance and integrates Google Tag Manager and Hotjar for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Hosting details are not explicit but the presence of NPO-related domains suggests hosting within a professional environment. Overall, the technical implementation supports a high-quality user experience with room for minor security enhancements.
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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