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Security report for viestimedia.fi

Viestimedia Oy · Media · Finland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Viestimedia Oy is a leading Finnish media company specializing in content related to rural life, forestry, and detached home living. Established in 2015, the company produces both print and digital media targeting rural communities and stakeholders interested in sustainable development and lifestyle. Their market position is strong within their niche, supported by a portfolio of well-known publications and digital content offerings. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA, ensuring a good user experience and SEO optimization. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses reCAPTCHA for form protection, and implements a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism, though it could improve by adding explicit security headers and publishing a security policy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements, reflecting a mature digital presence for the company.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

3 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, LinkedIn, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
95
Security headers
80
Email security
92
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
82

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 viestimedia.fi, 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 company operates in the media sector with a focus on rural and forestry-related content. Its business model revolves around content production and advertising sales across print and digital channels. The target audience includes rural residents, forestry professionals, and homeowners in Finland. The company maintains partnerships with related media outlets, enhancing its market reach. The website content and structure indicate a medium-sized enterprise with consistent branding and good content quality. The presence of clear contact information and social media links supports business credibility. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and the use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse. The cookie consent banner is comprehensive, allowing users to manage their privacy preferences in compliance with GDPR. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Overall, the site is secure but could enhance its security maturity by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Viestimedia Oy
Registration number
0111165-0
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Viestimedia Oy
Description
Viestimedia is Finland's leading producer of content related to rural areas, forestry, and detached house living. They focus on topics such as rural economy, sustainable development, and lifestyle.
Key services
Print newspapers and magazines, Digital content, Advertising services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Yoast SEO
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  3. Clear contact information and social media presence enhance trust.
  4. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, utilizing jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. It integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form security and uses Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. The site is hosted likely by Elisa Oyj, inferred from the nameservers. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses modern fonts and CSS styling, and the navigation is clear and user-friendly. There is room for technical improvement in security header implementation and possibly performance optimization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional web presence aligned with business needs.
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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