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Security report for reportertenders.com

Reporter Tenders · Other · Ethiopia

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Reporter Tenders is a specialized online platform dedicated to providing the latest tender and procurement opportunities in Ethiopia. It serves businesses seeking government and private sector contracts by offering a comprehensive and regularly updated database of tenders across multiple industries. The platform positions itself as a leading tender resource in Ethiopia, emphasizing ease of use and timely updates to help businesses grow and compete effectively. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern web technologies and Cloudflare DNS for performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, though some accessibility features could be improved. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and domain-level protections but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended enhancements. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from improved privacy and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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. 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. 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

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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
60
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
63

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 tender and procurement sector within Ethiopia, targeting companies looking for contract opportunities. Its competitive advantage lies in its focused and comprehensive tender listings, superior to competitors like 2merkato. The business model is primarily informational and service-oriented, likely monetized through advertising or premium listings. The platform covers diverse sectors including energy, transport, banking, construction, education, and more, appealing to a broad business audience. The company has maintained consistent domain registration since 2018, indicating stability. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident from the data. The platform uses modern digital marketing and analytics tools to track user engagement and optimize content delivery.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and domain status protections such as clientDeleteProhibited. However, it lacks DNSSEC, which could mitigate DNS spoofing risks. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, which could expose the site to clickjacking, MIME sniffing, or other web-based attacks. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which is a gap in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party plugins and scripts necessitates regular vulnerability assessments to prevent exploitation. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be significantly improved with standard best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  4. Add a security policy or incident response page with dedicated contact channels for reporting issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and third-party scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Reporter Tenders
Description
Reporter Tenders is a platform providing the latest tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in Ethiopia across various industries. It offers a comprehensive database for government and private sector bids, aiming to simplify tender searches and help businesses grow.
Key services
Tender listings, Procurement announcements, Search and filter tenders by category and location, Business news related to tenders
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, PHP, jQuery, FontAwesome, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and other EPP protections

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO plugin, Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on Ethiopian tender opportunities and procurement.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided with phone and email.
  5. Uses modern WordPress CMS with Elementor and several plugins.
  6. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are used for tracking.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  8. Domain is registered with GoDaddy and uses Cloudflare DNS.
  9. No DNSSEC enabled, which is recommended for improved security.
  10. No visible security headers detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, using modern front-end technologies including jQuery and FontAwesome. It leverages Cloudflare for DNS services but does not enable DNSSEC. The site uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for user tracking and marketing analytics. Performance is moderate with minified CSS and JS assets, and the site is mobile responsive. SEO is enhanced by Rank Math plugin and structured data (JSON-LD) is implemented for organization, website, and article schema. Accessibility is basic, with some improvements possible in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. The technical stack is standard for a content-driven business site, with opportunities for security and privacy enhancements.
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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