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Security report for vrtmax.be

VRT · Media · Belgium

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in GDPR outside view.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

VRT MAX is the official online streaming platform of the Flemish public broadcaster VRT, offering free access to a wide range of TV programs, podcasts, and live radio streams. It serves a broad general audience in Belgium, providing high-quality media content with a strong brand presence and consistent user experience. The platform leverages modern web technologies such as React and optimized media delivery to ensure fast and accessible content consumption across devices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and a responsible disclosure policy in place, though some security headers could be enhanced. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear policies and consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, VRT MAX represents a mature, trustworthy media service with strong business credibility and technical implementation.

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

1 finding 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.

    • 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
100
Security headers
85
Email security
82
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
84

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

VRT MAX operates as a free streaming service under the umbrella of VRT, the public broadcaster in Belgium. Its market position is strong as a leading media platform in the region, targeting general audiences interested in Flemish TV, radio, and podcasts. The business model focuses on public service media distribution without direct monetization via ads or subscriptions. The platform benefits from partnerships with related VRT services such as VRT NWS and Sporza, enhancing content diversity and reach. Growth indicators include mobile app availability and active social media engagement. The ecosystem is well integrated within the public media sector, emphasizing content quality and accessibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a published responsible disclosure policy, indicating readiness to handle vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and limited incident response contact channels suggest areas for improvement. GDPR compliance is evident through comprehensive privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is strong for a public media platform but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and more visible incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Expand incident response contact channels with dedicated security email addresses to improve vulnerability reporting and handling.
  3. Conduct regular third-party script audits to minimize risks from external dependencies.
  4. Enhance transparency on data retention policies to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Maintain continuous monitoring and update privacy and security policies to align with evolving regulations and threats.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VRT
Description
VRT MAX is het online streamingplatform van VRT. Kijk én luister gratis naar het strafste aanbod van VRT. Van primetime tv-programma's, tot podcasts en live radiostreams.
Key services
tv-programma's, podcasts, live radio streams
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, CSS, SVG
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • responsible disclosure policy

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Experience Platform
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM (Adobe Experience Platform)
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM
Transparency
basic

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.
  2. Strong branding consistent with VRT public broadcaster.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and terms policies present.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected.
  5. Modern tech stack with React and optimized assets.
  6. Mobile and accessibility features well implemented.
  7. No suspicious or malicious external links.
  8. Responsible disclosure policy available indicating security maturity.
Technical notes

Notes

The platform is built using modern web technologies including React and JavaScript bundles, with optimized CSS and SVG assets for branding and UI elements. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as high contrast mode and screen reader support. Performance is fast with asynchronous script loading and preconnect hints to key domains. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. No CMS or hosting provider details were explicitly detected. The technical infrastructure supports a robust user experience but could improve security header implementation.
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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