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Security report for rtlplus.de

RTL+ · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RTL+ is a major German media streaming platform offering a wide range of entertainment content including live TV, movies, series, podcasts, music, and audiobooks. It operates under RTL interactive GmbH and provides tiered subscription packages to cater to diverse customer needs. The platform is well-positioned in the German media market with a strong brand presence and extensive content library. Technically, RTL+ utilizes modern web technologies such as Angular, Google Tag Manager, and Sourcepoint for consent management, hosted on EuroDNS infrastructure. The website demonstrates good SEO, mobile optimization, and accessibility standards, though performance is moderate due to resource load. Security-wise, the site employs TLS 1.2 with strong cipher suites and has valid SPF and DMARC records, but lacks TLS 1.3, HSTS, and OCSP stapling, which are recommended for enhanced security. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with active consent mechanisms. Overall, RTL+ presents a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly streaming service with room for security enhancements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
15/ 100 · Critical
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

4 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

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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
87
Security headers
85
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
15
Average
71

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

RTL+ leverages its parent company RTL interactive GmbH's media expertise to deliver a comprehensive streaming service targeting general entertainment consumers in Germany. Its business model is subscription-based with multiple tiers offering varying levels of content access and features. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its extensive content portfolio, including exclusive and early-access TV shows, live sports, and diverse media formats like podcasts and audiobooks. The integration of social media and marketing partners enhances its reach and user engagement. Growth indicators include frequent content updates, live event streaming, and a strong presence across multiple digital platforms. Strategic partnerships with advertising networks and consent management providers ensure compliance and monetization. RTL+ maintains a robust ecosystem with related domains supporting user management and corporate functions.

Security posture

The security posture of RTL+ is solid but not optimal. The site uses TLS 1.2 with a strong cipher suite and is free from major SSL vulnerabilities such as Heartbleed, FREAK, and Logjam. SPF and DMARC records are correctly configured, enhancing email security. However, the absence of TLS 1.3, HSTS, and OCSP stapling indicates potential areas for improvement in transport security and certificate validation. No explicit security policy or incident response information is publicly available, which may impact transparency and readiness. The presence of a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, reflecting a mature data protection approach. Overall, the platform demonstrates a good security baseline with recommendations to adopt modern protocols and enhance security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Enable TLS 1.3 to improve encryption strength and connection performance.
  2. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload to enforce HTTPS usage.
  3. Enable OCSP stapling to optimize certificate revocation checks and reduce latency.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Consider deploying DNSSEC and CAA records to enhance DNS security and certificate issuance control.
Technical notes

Notes

RTL+ is built on Angular framework (version 19.2.6) with a modern front-end architecture utilizing components, SVG icons, and responsive design. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and Sourcepoint for consent management. The site is hosted with EuroDNS nameservers and uses a single IPv4 address. Performance is moderate with a load time of approximately 16 seconds and over 230 resources loaded, indicating potential optimization opportunities. Mobile optimization and accessibility are rated good, with clear navigation and structured content. The absence of CMS identification suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks include lack of TLS 1.3 support and missing advanced security headers. Overall, the infrastructure supports a rich user experience but could benefit from performance and security 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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