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Security report for netmede.pt

ANACOM · Telecommunications · Portugal

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Security headers.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

NET.mede is an official internet speed testing service operated by ANACOM, the Portuguese national communications authority. The website provides users with tools to measure fixed and mobile internet speeds, test for traffic shaping, and access aggregated statistics. It also offers a mobile app for regular testing and a user account area called My NET.mede. The service targets residential internet users in Portugal and positions itself as a trusted, government-backed resource for internet quality assessment. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Handlebars, with custom scripts for speed testing functionality. It supports mobile platforms via dedicated apps on iOS and Android. The site is well-optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO, with clear navigation and responsive design. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with consent mechanisms, and analytics are used responsibly. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and basic security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response contact information published, which could be improved. The WHOIS data confirms the domain is legitimately registered to ANACOM, consistent with the website's official nature. Overall, NET.mede presents a professional, trustworthy, and secure platform for internet speed testing in Portugal. Strategic recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy, adding incident response contacts, and enhancing HTTP security headers to further strengthen security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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  • 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
90
Security headers
20
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
64

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

NET.mede operates as a public service under ANACOM, providing essential telecommunications testing tools to Portuguese consumers. Its market position as an official government service gives it a competitive advantage in trust and authority. The business model focuses on offering free, transparent internet quality measurements and related statistics to empower consumers and promote network transparency. Revenue streams are likely government-funded rather than commercial. The target customers are residential internet users seeking to verify their contracted internet speeds and detect traffic shaping. The partnership ecosystem includes official ANACOM portals and social media channels, reinforcing its authoritative presence. Growth indicators include mobile app availability and integration with user accounts for historical data tracking.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, privacy and cookie consent compliance, and no visible vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposure. The use of modern libraries without known vulnerabilities and secure form inputs with privacy consent are positive indicators. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response contacts limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the security culture appears sound but could benefit from formalized policies and communication channels for vulnerability reporting and incident handling.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Establish and publicize incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement additional HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user trust by providing transparency reports or security certifications if applicable.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ANACOM
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ANACOM
Description
O NET.mede permite testar em poucos segundos a velocidade da Internet fixa e móvel. Saiba se tem a velocidade contratada. NET.mede é um serviço ANACOM.
Key services
Internet speed testing, Traffic shaping testing, Aggregated statistics, Mobile app for speed testing, User account area (My NET.mede)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.3.1, Handlebars.js 4.0.5, proj4.js, alertify.js, CSS with smart-banner and alertify themes
Platforms
Web, iOS (via app store), Android (via Google Play)
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by URLs)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Privacy policy and cookie consent implemented
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts
  • Secure forms with privacy consent checkbox

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official government service for internet speed testing in Portugal.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professional, and well-structured.
  3. Strong branding and trust signals from ANACOM association.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy implementation with consent mechanisms.
  5. No security or content blocking detected.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
  7. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and good technical implementation.
  8. Social media links point to official ANACOM accounts.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a robust and modern technology stack including jQuery, Handlebars.js, and custom JavaScript modules for speed testing functionality. It supports multiple platforms including web, iOS, and Android through dedicated apps. Performance is optimized with deferred script loading and responsive design. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph images. Accessibility features such as screen reader labels and keyboard navigation aids are present. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom-built solution. Hosting provider details are not explicit. The technical implementation is solid with opportunities to enhance security headers and formalize security documentation.
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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