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Security report for mynbc15.com

WPMI · Media · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WPMI NBC 15 is a local NBC affiliate providing comprehensive news, weather, sports, and entertainment content primarily serving the Mobile Bay area and surrounding communities. The website is positioned as a trusted local media source with a focus on community engagement and live broadcasting. It operates under the Sinclair Broadcast Group umbrella, a major media conglomerate, which enhances its market credibility and resource access. The business model revolves around local news delivery supported by advertising revenue and digital content distribution. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including React and Next.js frameworks, integrated with JWPlayer for video streaming and advanced advertising technologies such as Google Ad Manager and Prebid.js for header bidding. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility compliance via UserWay, and SEO best practices. Hosting and DNS infrastructure leverage AWS services, ensuring reliable performance and scalability. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and implements several security headers to protect users. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and there is no publicly available dedicated security policy or incident response contact, which are areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, consent mechanisms, and GDPR considerations managed through Ketch consent management. Overall, WPMI NBC 15 presents a professional, secure, and user-friendly digital presence with strong business credibility. Strategic enhancements in DNS security and explicit security governance documentation would further strengthen its security posture and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

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 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 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
50
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
74

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

WPMI NBC 15 holds a solid position as a regional media outlet within the Mobile-Pensacola designated market area, leveraging Sinclair Broadcast Group's resources. Its competitive advantage lies in localized content tailored to community interests, live video streaming capabilities, and integration with multiple digital advertising platforms. Revenue streams primarily include advertising and sponsored content. The target customer segment is local residents seeking timely news and weather updates. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and continuous content updates. The partnership ecosystem includes Sinclair Broadcast Group and advertising technology providers. Operationally, the company maintains a consistent brand identity and leverages modern CMS and technology stacks to deliver content efficiently.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, clientTransferProhibited domain status, and multiple security headers. The use of secure cookie flags and consent management tools indicates attention to user privacy and data protection. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a publicly available security policy or incident response contact represents gaps in comprehensive security governance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The site would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and formalizing incident response communication channels to enhance transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  3. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance incident response readiness by providing clear contact channels for security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WPMI
Description
WPMI NBC 15 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Mobile and nearby towns and communities in the Mobile Bay area including parts of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
Key services
Local news, Weather forecasts, Sports coverage, Entertainment programming, Community event information, Live video streaming
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JWPlayer, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Prebid.js (header bidding), AWS Route 53 DNS, UserWay accessibility widget, Ketch consent management
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC (improvement opportunity)
  • Cookie SameSite=None; Secure flags set
  • Consent management via Ketch
  • UserWay accessibility compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics Universal, Google Analytics 4, Comscore
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager (DFP), Taboola, Rubicon Project (Prebid.js)
Tracking pixels
Comscore, Compulse Segment
Marketing tools
Ketch Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a local NBC affiliate news portal with comprehensive local coverage.
  2. Uses modern web technologies and frameworks.
  3. Strong integration with advertising and analytics platforms.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. Domain registration is consistent and trustworthy.
  8. Content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, ensuring server-side rendering and good SEO performance. It integrates JWPlayer for video content delivery and uses Google Analytics and Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. Advertising is managed through Google Ad Manager and Prebid.js, indicating advanced monetization strategies. Hosting appears to be on AWS infrastructure, providing scalability and reliability. Accessibility is addressed via UserWay widget, and consent management is handled by Ketch. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in script loading and caching strategies. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and scalable media platform.
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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