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Security report for mediatradecraft.com

Media Tradecraft · Media · N/a

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Media Tradecraft is a specialized service provider focused on helping website owners optimize their site monetization strategies through a tailored and innovative approach. The company positions itself as a knowledgeable partner combining technology and human expertise to empower clients in controlling their monetization decisions. The website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, incorporating modern analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and use of reCAPTCHA, but lacks advanced DNS security and security headers. Privacy compliance is weak due to absence of privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the website presents a professional image but would benefit from enhanced compliance and security measures.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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"

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
60
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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 company operates in the media sector, targeting website owners seeking to increase revenue through monetization strategies. Its business model is service-oriented, providing consulting and advisory services. The market position is that of an expert and innovative partner, with a small team and a domain age consistent with a startup or small business. The website content is professional and consistent, though lacking in explicit contact details and compliance documentation. The use of reputable hosting and registrar services supports operational stability. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the data.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and reCAPTCHA is implemented to protect forms. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no security headers were detected, which are important for mitigating common web attacks. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which limits transparency and readiness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present. The absence of privacy and cookie policies also indicates compliance gaps. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires improvements to meet higher standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  4. Add a security policy page and provide incident response contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Media Tradecraft
Description
Media Tradecraft offers tailored monetization strategies for websites, focusing on a holistic and personalized approach to help clients earn more revenue. They emphasize a combination of expert technology and human innovation, empowering clients to control their monetization decisions.
Key services
Tailored monetization strategies, Operator advisory, Monetization consulting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, MediaElement.js, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
Divi
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Use of Microsoft Clarity for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress with Divi theme, indicating a common CMS choice.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage content provided.
  4. Use of modern analytics and tracking tools like Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity.
  5. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  6. Domain is secured with HTTPS and uses GoDaddy registrar with standard domain status flags.
  7. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended security improvement.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in the provided data.
  9. Content is business-focused, professional, and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a common and well-supported CMS (WordPress) with the Divi theme, which facilitates ease of content management and design flexibility. The inclusion of Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity indicates an investment in analytics and user behavior tracking. Performance is moderate, with some optimization possible. Mobile responsiveness is good, but accessibility features are basic. The lack of DNSSEC and security headers represents technical debt in security. No critical technical vulnerabilities were detected in the provided data. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a small business but can be enhanced for better security and compliance.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 68/100Medium32 findingsView report
  2. 69/100Medium27 findings · partial scanView report
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