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Security report for tijd.be

De Tijd · Media · Belgium

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

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

De Tijd is a leading Flemish financial newspaper and digital media platform based in Belgium, providing comprehensive news coverage in finance, economy, politics, and business. Established in 1968 and owned by Mediafin, it serves a professional audience with subscription-based content and advertising revenue. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern technologies such as React, Adobe Experience Manager CMS, and advanced ad management tools. It employs robust GDPR-compliant consent management and integrates multiple analytics and marketing platforms. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. WHOIS data is restricted due to .be domain policies but aligns with a legitimate, privacy-conscious media entity. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized for performance and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 26 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
74

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

De Tijd holds a strong market position as a premier financial news source in Belgium, targeting Dutch-speaking professionals and investors. Its business model combines subscription revenue with advertising, supported by a broad ecosystem including subsidiaries Netto and Sabato. The company benefits from a consistent brand identity and a comprehensive content offering that includes live market data and podcasts. Partnerships with major ad networks and marketing platforms enhance monetization. The company’s digital maturity is evident in its use of advanced CMS and analytics tools, positioning it well for continued growth and audience engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and a well-implemented GDPR consent mechanism via Didomi. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is noted as an area for improvement. The site would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and enhancing transparency around vulnerability disclosure. Overall, the security practices align with industry standards for media organizations, minimizing risk exposure.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Implement Subresource Integrity (SRI) for critical external scripts to prevent tampering.
  5. Conduct periodic penetration testing and security awareness training to strengthen security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mediafin
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
De Tijd
Description
Nieuws en inzicht in economie, politiek, tech en media en financiën. Vlaamse zakenkrant met financieel, economisch, business en politiek nieuws en een volledig koersenpakket.
Key services
Financial news, Economic news, Political news, Stock market data, Podcasts, Subscription services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Google Tag Manager, Google Publisher Tags (GPT), Prebid.js, Didomi Consent Management, Ruxit (Dynatrace) monitoring, Brandmetrics survey, IMA SDK for ads
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Consent management for GDPR
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Evergage, Brandmetrics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ad Manager, Rubicon Project, Trustmedia
Tracking pixels
Reddit Ads Pixel, Google Analytics (via GTM), Brandmetrics Survey
Marketing tools
Didomi Consent Management, Evergage
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. Strong GDPR and cookie consent implementation with Didomi CMP.
  3. Multiple social media and contact channels present.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious behavior.
  5. WHOIS data is restricted but consistent with privacy policies for .be domains.
  6. Robust advertising and analytics ecosystem with major providers.
  7. Mobile optimized and accessible with good SEO practices.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Adobe Experience Manager CMS, supported by advanced ad serving and analytics frameworks such as Google Tag Manager, Prebid.js, and Brandmetrics. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through comprehensive meta tags and structured data. The site integrates multiple external services for advertising, tracking, and user engagement, managed with consent compliance. Opportunities exist to optimize loading speed further and enhance hosting transparency. 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

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