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Security report for syfy.com

SYFY · Media · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

SYFY is a well-established media brand specializing in science fiction and fantasy entertainment content, including TV shows, movies, news, and schedules. It operates as part of NBCUniversal's portfolio, targeting a general audience interested in genre entertainment. The website offers rich multimedia content, including full episodes and exclusive videos, supported by a modern technical infrastructure based on Drupal 10 and integrated with advanced analytics and marketing tools such as Adobe Analytics, mParticle, and LaunchDarkly. The site demonstrates excellent design quality, mobile optimization, and user experience, reinforcing its strong market position in the media industry. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and explicit security policies could be improved. Privacy compliance is robust, leveraging NBCUniversal's comprehensive policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained, with no critical security or content safety concerns detected.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

2 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 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. 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 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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
70
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
76

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

SYFY holds a significant position in the media and entertainment sector as a niche cable and digital network focused on science fiction and fantasy genres. Its business model revolves around content distribution, advertising, and brand engagement through digital platforms. The company benefits from NBCUniversal's extensive partnership ecosystem, including sister networks and streaming services like Peacock. Revenue streams likely include advertising, licensing, and subscription partnerships. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing general audiences with interest in genre entertainment. Growth indicators include active content updates, multimedia integration, and strategic partnerships. The website's integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms indicates a mature digital marketing strategy. The absence of direct contact information suggests a focus on digital engagement rather than direct customer service.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, cookie consent via OneTrust, and integration with Adobe Pass for authentication. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of a publicly available security policy or vulnerability disclosure page represent areas for improvement. Incident response contact channels are not provided, which could hinder timely reporting and mitigation of security issues. The extensive use of third-party analytics and advertising scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring for privacy compliance and security risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security policies and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and vulnerability disclosure page to enhance transparency and incident response readiness.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents, including dedicated security or abuse email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and minimize security risks.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and user expectations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SYFY
Description
SYFY is a media brand providing full episodes, exclusive videos, news, and schedules for SYFY shows.
Key services
Streaming full episodes, Exclusive video content, News and updates on shows and movies, Schedule information
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, JavaScript, mParticle, Adobe Analytics, LaunchDarkly, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Drupal
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Adobe Pass for authentication
  • Cookie consent mechanism via OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, Parsely, mParticle
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, NBCUniversal MPS
Tracking pixels
Parsely, Adobe Analytics, mParticle
Marketing tools
LaunchDarkly
Transparency
good

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 multimedia content.
  2. Strong brand presence with consistent SYFY branding and logos.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies linked to NBCUniversal domain.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No security policy or incident response contact information publicly available.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.
  9. No adult or explicit content detected; content safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10 CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries including Swiper.js for carousels and LaunchDarkly for feature flagging. It integrates with multiple analytics and marketing platforms such as Adobe Analytics, mParticle, and Parsely, indicating a sophisticated data collection and user engagement strategy. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with preconnect and preload hints to optimize resource loading. No critical technical debt or outdated technologies were observed. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and formalize security documentation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience and scalable content delivery.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 74/100Medium27 findingsView report
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