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Security report for mtv.com

MTV · Media · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

MTV is a globally recognized media and entertainment brand specializing in lifestyle and competition reality shows, targeting youth and pop culture audiences. The website serves as a hub for show schedules, live events, and entertainment content, reflecting MTV's strong market position under the Paramount Global umbrella. The digital infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including React, New Relic monitoring, and OneTrust for privacy compliance, indicating a mature and well-maintained technical environment. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and active monitoring, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, excellent content quality, and good privacy compliance, supporting MTV's brand trust and user engagement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 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. 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 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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  • 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
70
Security headers
60
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
79

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

MTV operates as a major media content provider with a business model centered on advertising and content distribution. Its partnership with Paramount+ and CBS Interactive enhances its market reach and technological capabilities. The website's integration with multiple tracking and marketing tools reflects a sophisticated approach to audience analytics and monetization. The absence of direct contact information suggests a focus on digital engagement rather than direct customer service. MTV's consistent branding and high-quality content position it strongly in the competitive entertainment sector, with growth potential tied to digital streaming and live event broadcasting.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of monitoring tools like New Relic. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the lack of published security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The domain's WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which is common for large media brands but should be monitored for legitimacy. Overall, MTV maintains a secure and compliant web presence but could improve security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response contacts to enhance transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance visibility of company contact information for general and security inquiries to improve trust.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
  5. Maintain updated WHOIS information or provide justification for privacy protection to avoid suspicion.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MTV
Description
MTV brings viewers the best in lifestyle and competition reality shows, plus live events featuring the biggest names in entertainment.
Key services
Lifestyle shows, Competition reality shows, Live entertainment events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, New Relic monitoring, OneTrust cookie consent, Paramount content delivery
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security monitoring (New Relic)
  • Cookie consent management (OneTrust)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic, Kochava, CBSI analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
CBS Interactive, Kochava
Tracking pixels
OneTrust, Kochava, CBSI tracking
Marketing tools
OneTrust, Kochava, CBSI marketing tags
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich multimedia content
  2. Strong use of modern web technologies and monitoring tools
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to registry or privacy protection
  7. Use of multiple external domains related to Paramount and CBSI services
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes

Notes

MTV's website is built on a modern React framework with extensive use of JavaScript and asynchronous script loading for performance optimization. The integration of New Relic provides real-time monitoring and error tracking, while OneTrust manages cookie consent and privacy compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. External dependencies include Paramount's content delivery network and CBS Interactive services. Performance is fast with preloading of critical assets and efficient resource management. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security review.
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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