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Security report for usanetwork.com

USA · Media · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

USA Network is a prominent American cable and streaming television network offering a wide range of entertainment content including original series, movies, and live sports. It operates under the NBCUniversal umbrella, a major media conglomerate, positioning it strongly in the competitive media landscape. The website serves as a digital hub for streaming full episodes, accessing exclusive content, and live sports viewing, targeting a broad general audience. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies such as React and Adobe DTM, ensuring a responsive, fast, and accessible user experience across devices. The presence of comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, along with consent management tools, reflects a mature approach to privacy compliance. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement and standard security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly visible. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, strong branding consistency, and trustworthy content delivery, making it a reliable platform for users. The absence of WHOIS data is noted but does not detract from the site's legitimacy given its corporate affiliation and content quality.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
25
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
56

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

USA Network operates as a key media brand within NBCUniversal, focusing on entertainment and sports content delivery via cable and digital streaming. Its business model revolves around content licensing, advertising, and subscription-based streaming services. The network targets a wide demographic, including general audiences interested in scripted series, sports, and movies. The website's integration with NBCUniversal's broader ecosystem, including Peacock streaming and NBC Sports, enhances its market reach and competitive advantage. The presence of social media channels and frequent content updates indicates active audience engagement and marketing efforts. While direct revenue streams are not visible on the site, the platform supports advertising and subscription models. The network's market position is strong, supported by its parent company's resources and brand recognition. Strategic partnerships with NBC Sports and Peacock further solidify its ecosystem presence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. Consent management via OneTrust indicates compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. However, the site lacks publicly accessible security policies or vulnerability disclosure programs, which could enhance transparency and trust. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The absence of direct security contact information or incident response channels is a gap in the security maturity. Overall, the site aligns with industry best practices for media websites but could improve by publishing explicit security documentation and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add visible security and privacy contact information to facilitate communication with users and researchers.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user data handling to strengthen privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
USA
Description
Watch full episodes of current and classic USA shows online. Plus find clips, previews, photos and exclusive online features on USANetwork.com.
Key services
TV show streaming, Live sports streaming, Exclusive online features, Video on demand
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Adobe DTM, Google Publisher Tags, OneTrust Consent Management, Google Identity Services
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM, Google Publisher Tags, OneTrust
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM, Google Identity Services
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 logos and social media links
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies linked
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  6. No signs of adult or explicit content
  7. No visible security or vulnerability disclosure information
  8. WHOIS data not available, possibly due to privacy or query on subdomain
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks, primarily React, supported by Adobe Dynamic Tag Management for analytics and Google Publisher Tags for advertising. It leverages OneTrust for cookie consent management, ensuring regulatory compliance. The site is optimized for performance with preloading of critical assets and responsive design for mobile devices. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and keyboard navigation hints are present, indicating attention to inclusive design. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema for organization and content. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but the use of NBCUniversal domains and CDNs suggests enterprise-grade infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, modern, and aligned with best practices for media streaming platforms.
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. 70/100Medium30 findingsView report
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