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Security report for pressnh.org

New Hampshire Press Association · Media · United States

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

33/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The New Hampshire Press Association operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the media and journalism community within New Hampshire. The website provides news aggregation from multiple local news sources, membership information, journalism awards, and educational resources. It targets journalists, media professionals, and the general public interested in regional news and press activities. The business model centers on membership services and community engagement rather than commercial revenue streams. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.2, hosted on SiteGround, and uses common web technologies such as jQuery, Font Awesome, and Jetpack. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and content relevance. Performance is moderate, and SEO practices are adequately implemented. However, accessibility features are basic and could be improved. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and has domain transfer protections enabled. However, it lacks DNSSEC, security headers, and explicit privacy or cookie policies, which are important for compliance and security posture. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, which limits transparency in security matters. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences. The main risks relate to privacy compliance and security best practices, which could be enhanced to improve user trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  3. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
33

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention pressnh.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The New Hampshire Press Association holds a strong regional position as a media non-profit serving New Hampshire's journalism community. Its competitive advantage lies in aggregating local news feeds, offering membership benefits, and hosting journalism awards. The business model is membership-based with a focus on community and professional development rather than direct monetization. The association partners with educational institutions like the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, enhancing its ecosystem. Growth indicators include regular content updates and active social media presence. The organization appears small but well-established since 2017, with a clear focus on media and journalism sectors.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and domain transfer protections are in place, which are positive indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No explicit privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating compliance gaps with GDPR and other privacy regulations. The lack of vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts suggests limited readiness for security incidents. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Enhancing security headers and privacy compliance would significantly improve the security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements and implement a cookie consent mechanism.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
New Hampshire Press Association
Description
The New Hampshire Press Association is a non-profit organization serving media outlets and journalists in New Hampshire, providing news, membership services, awards, and resources for the press community.
Key services
News aggregation via RSS feeds, Membership services and classifications, Journalism awards and contests, Newsletter distribution, Training and educational resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, jQuery 3.7.1, Font Awesome, Jetpack plugin, Google Fonts, MediaElement.js
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited set

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats (WordPress.com Stats)
Marketing tools
Facebook SDK
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based press association site with active news content.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. Contact information limited to email and social media links; no phone or physical address found.
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy present.
  5. Site uses HTTPS with valid SSL and is hosted on SiteGround.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled on domain.
  7. No advanced security headers detected in HTML content.
  8. Content is professional, relevant, and safe for general audiences.
  9. Multiple external news sources aggregated via RSS feeds.
  10. Social media presence includes Facebook and Twitter.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern WordPress CMS with up-to-date core version 6.8.2 and uses popular libraries such as jQuery and Font Awesome. Hosting on SiteGround provides reliable infrastructure. The site includes Google Fonts and Jetpack for analytics and social features. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO meta tags. Accessibility is basic but present. There is room for improvement in technical security configurations and privacy compliance. The site architecture supports content-rich news aggregation and membership services effectively.
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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