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Security report for podme.com

Podme · Media · Finland

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

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Podme is a Finnish digital media company specializing in premium podcasts and audiobooks, offering ad-free content through subscription plans. The service targets Finnish-speaking users, including students who benefit from discounts. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and uses modern web technologies such as Next.js and React, hosted likely on Microsoft Azure. The business is part of the Schibsted group, a reputable media conglomerate, which enhances its market credibility. The domain is well-established since 2009, supporting the company's maturity and legitimacy. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, clientTransferProhibited domain status, and no evident vulnerabilities, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Overall, Podme presents a trustworthy and professional digital media platform with a solid technical foundation and clear business model.

Scanned

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"

    • 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. 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

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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

Podme operates in the Finnish media sector, focusing on subscription-based streaming of podcasts and audiobooks. Its competitive advantage lies in offering exclusive, ad-free premium content and a user-friendly mobile app. The company leverages Schibsted's resources and brand reputation. Revenue streams include monthly subscription fees with tiered plans (Solo, Duo, Premium Total). The target market includes general Finnish consumers and students, with clear marketing for student discounts. The partnership ecosystem includes Schibsted and related domains. The company shows growth potential through content expansion and user engagement features like personalized recommendations.

Security posture

Podme demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, domain transfer protection, and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts indicate areas for improvement. The use of Schibsted authentication for user login enhances security. No vulnerable libraries or security misconfigurations were detected in the analyzed content. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The security culture appears professional but could benefit from more transparency regarding incident handling and vulnerability disclosure.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response procedures and contact channels.
  3. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing phone contact options or live support for customer and security inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Podme
Description
Podme offers premium podcasts and thousands of audiobooks without ads, with a 14-day free trial. It is a Finnish service targeting podcast and audiobook listeners.
Key services
Premium podcasts, Audiobooks, Mobile app for iOS and Android, Subscription plans including Solo, Duo, Premium Total
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Azure DNS, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC enabled (recommend enabling)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with Schibsted authentication

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
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 fully accessible with rich content.
  2. Professional design and clear navigation.
  3. Strong focus on Finnish market with localized content.
  4. Subscription-based business model with multiple plans.
  5. No signs of phishing or malware.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security misconfigurations detected.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response info found.
  9. No phone contact numbers found; only email contact.
  10. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js framework, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile responsiveness. Hosting appears to be on Microsoft Azure, supported by Azure DNS servers. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The HTML is well-structured with proper meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph, Twitter cards). Accessibility features are present but could be further audited. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. The site loads quickly and provides a seamless user experience with clear navigation and rich multimedia content.
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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