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Security report for thegoodmedia.net

The Good Media Network GMN GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Good Media Network GMN GmbH operates a professional and well-designed website focused on promoting impactful non-fiction storytelling through films. Their business model centers on organizing events such as conferences and festivals, consulting on impact-driven campaigns, and producing media content aimed at social change. The website targets storytellers, academics, grassroots organizations, and foundations interested in social justice and sustainability. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with Bootstrap and integrates privacy-conscious analytics via Matomo and Usercentrics consent management. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though the absence of security headers and explicit security policies suggests room for improvement. The lack of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly that slightly reduces trust but does not overshadow the professional presentation and content quality. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence aligned with its mission and audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 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 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. 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

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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
72
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

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 thegoodmedia.net, 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 Good Media Network occupies a niche position in the media and non-profit sectors, leveraging film and storytelling to drive social impact. Their competitive advantage lies in their specialized focus on non-fiction narratives and their ability to convene diverse stakeholders through events and campaigns. Revenue streams likely include event sponsorships, consulting fees, and production services. The target customer segments are socially conscious organizations and individuals invested in media for change. Growth indicators include active event programming and a consistent content publishing schedule. Their partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms and consent management providers, reflecting a modern digital strategy. Strategic observations suggest the organization could enhance credibility by publishing more detailed business and security information.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and privacy-compliant analytics. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Compliance with GDPR is evident through the use of Usercentrics CMP and a comprehensive privacy policy. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, which is a gap. The organization should consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contacts to improve transparency and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance contact information availability by providing verified company emails and phone numbers for business and support inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Good Media Network GMN GmbH
Description
The Good Media Network is dedicated to championing exceptional films that aspire to transform the world into a more just, sustainable, and enchanting place. They organize conferences, symposia, festivals, and provide consulting and production services focused on impact-driven storytelling.
Key services
Organizing conferences, symposia, festivals, Consulting on impact-driven campaigns, Production of trailers, educational films, short videos
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, Matomo Analytics, Usercentrics Consent Management
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • Matomo analytics configured with cookie disabling

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
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 content and professional design.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  3. Strong focus on social impact through media and storytelling.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with Usercentrics CMP.
  5. Use of Matomo analytics with cookies disabled indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages; contact is via form.
  7. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts published.
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; potential area for improvement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and robust CMS platform (TYPO3) with responsive design using Bootstrap. It integrates Matomo analytics configured to disable cookies, reflecting a privacy-first approach. Usercentrics is used for consent management, ensuring GDPR compliance. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The lack of detected security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent technical risks that should be addressed. Hosting provider details are not disclosed, which limits full infrastructure assessment. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals but has opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
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.

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