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Security report for ntb.no

NTB · Media · Norway

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

NTB is a leading Norwegian news agency providing comprehensive news, images, video, communication services, and technology solutions primarily targeting media outlets and businesses in Norway. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a modern tech stack including React, Next.js, and Sanity.io CMS, supporting a rich user experience with multimedia content and advanced search capabilities. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and a detailed cookie consent mechanism ensuring GDPR compliance. The absence of public WHOIS data is consistent with Norwegian domain privacy practices and does not detract from the legitimacy of the business. Overall, NTB presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-structured online presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

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 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';…

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

  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
67
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
70

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

NTB operates in the media sector as a total provider of editorial content and communication platforms. Its business model revolves around content distribution, media services, and technology platforms for news and communication. The company targets Norwegian media organizations and corporate clients requiring news and communication tools. NTB's market position is strong as a primary news source in Norway, supported by partnerships with technology providers like Salesforce and Cookie Information. The website's content and service offerings indicate a large enterprise with a focus on innovation, including AI-powered media bank services. The company maintains active social media channels and offers customer support through multiple channels, reinforcing its market credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a robust security posture with HTTPS enabled and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. The cookie consent banner is comprehensive, providing granular control over cookie categories and linking to privacy policies of third-party processors. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the site lacks explicit public documentation on incident response or vulnerability disclosure, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is high, suitable for a media enterprise handling user data and tracking.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and cookies to ensure ongoing compliance and security.
  5. Consider adding more detailed business information such as company registration and certifications to strengthen business credibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NTB
Description
NTB er totalleverandør av nyheter, bilder og video, kommunikasjonstjenester og teknologi.
Key services
News, Images and video, Sport, Communication services, Entertainment content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Cookie Information consent management, Video.js (video-react), Sanity.io (CMS backend)
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook, LinkedIn
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Pardot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented with detailed cookie categories and opt-in controls.
  3. Privacy policy is present, detailed, and GDPR compliant.
  4. Contact information including phone, email, and physical addresses are clearly provided.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks (React, Next.js, Sanity.io).
  6. Security best practices observed including HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No WHOIS data available publicly, consistent with Norwegian domain privacy norms.
  8. Social media presence on major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  9. No evidence of adult or questionable content; content is professional media and communication services.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, leveraging Sanity.io as a headless CMS for content management. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and Cookie Information for consent management. Video content is delivered using video-react (Video.js). The site is mobile responsive with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with preloading and prefetching of critical assets. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Hosting details are not explicit but the use of CDN and third-party services suggests a scalable infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and engaging user experience with room for optimization in performance and accessibility.
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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