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Security report for regprog.com

Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website 'Regular Programming' is a podcast platform focused on delivering conversations about programming topics, hosted by Lars Wikman and Andreas Ekeroot, and funded by Underjord.io. The site targets programmers and software developers interested in technology discussions. It operates primarily as a content distribution platform for podcast episodes, leveraging Transistor.fm for hosting and media delivery. The website presents a clean, consistent brand with good content quality and user experience, though it lacks comprehensive business and contact information. From a technical perspective, the site uses modern JavaScript frameworks such as Alpine.js and integrates with Transistor.fm's platform. The performance and mobile optimization are adequate, with basic accessibility features. However, the site lacks visible security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies, which are important for compliance and user trust. Security posture is moderate; no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, but the absence of security headers and incident response information indicates room for improvement. The lack of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, reducing trustworthiness and raising questions about domain registration legitimacy. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from enhanced security practices, privacy compliance, and transparent business information to improve trust and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

6 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.

    • 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

    • 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

  2. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
69

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

The business operates in the technology sector, specifically in podcast content creation and distribution. Its niche focus on programming discussions positions it well within a specialized market segment. The business model centers on producing and distributing podcast episodes, likely monetized through sponsorships or funding (not explicitly stated). The target audience includes software developers and technology enthusiasts. The partnership with Transistor.fm provides a robust hosting and analytics platform, enhancing operational efficiency. Growth indicators are limited due to lack of public business data. The absence of contact and legal information suggests a small-scale or informal operation. Strategic partnerships appear limited to hosting services.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is basic to moderate. The website uses HTTPS (implied by external links), but no explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content. There are no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies and lack of incident response contacts. Data protection practices are minimal, with no evidence of a data protection officer or formal security framework adherence. Incident response readiness is unclear. The security culture appears informal, with no explicit security or compliance documentation. Enhancing security headers, privacy compliance, and incident response mechanisms would significantly improve posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish clear privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and other regulations.
  3. Add transparent contact information including business email and incident response contacts.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and hosting configurations.
  5. Develop a formal incident response plan and communicate it on the website to build user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Conversations about programming by Lars Wikman and Andreas Ekeroot. Funded by Underjord.io.
Key services
Podcast episodes on programming topics
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Alpine.js, Transistor.fm podcast hosting
Frameworks
Alpine.js
Platforms
Transistor.fm
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a podcast site focused on programming topics.
  2. No WHOIS data available for the domain, indicating possible unregistered domain or proxy usage.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. No contact emails, phone numbers, or physical addresses provided.
  5. Site uses Transistor.fm for podcast hosting and media delivery.
  6. No security headers detected in the HTML content.
  7. No forms or data collection mechanisms detected.
  8. No social media links explicitly found on the site.
  9. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  10. Site is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages modern JavaScript frameworks (Alpine.js) and integrates with Transistor.fm for podcast hosting and media streaming. The HTML structure is valid and includes appropriate meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph and Twitter cards). Performance is moderate with deferred script loading and minimal inline CSS. Mobile optimization is good with responsive navigation. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA roles and keyboard navigation enhancements. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. Hosting is via Transistor.fm, a specialized podcast platform. Technical risks include lack of security headers and limited privacy compliance mechanisms.
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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