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Security report for wfmt.com

WFMT · Media · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WFMT is a well-established classical and folk music radio station based in Chicago, offering both traditional broadcasting and online streaming services. The website serves as a digital platform to engage listeners with high-quality music programming, live event broadcasts, and community information. The station targets classical and folk music enthusiasts primarily in the Chicago area but also globally via streaming. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and integrates modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Adsense, and New Relic for performance monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and reCAPTCHA, but lacks explicit security policies and incident response contacts, which could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, although the professional presentation and active social media presence support legitimacy. Overall, WFMT's digital presence is solid but could benefit from enhanced transparency in security and domain registration information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

3 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
65
Security headers
40
Email security
67
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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

WFMT operates in the media sector focusing on niche classical and folk music broadcasting. Its business model revolves around public radio services, likely funded by donations, sponsorships, and advertising. The station holds a strong market position in Chicago with a loyal listener base and a reputable brand. The website supports this with comprehensive content and engagement tools. Partnerships with major platforms like YouTube and Google enhance reach and monetization. The station's growth potential lies in expanding digital streaming and community engagement. The lack of visible certifications or security disclosures suggests an opportunity to build further trust with listeners and partners.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS encryption and use of reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, it lacks visible security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts, which are important for transparency and compliance. The missing WHOIS data raises questions about domain registration legitimacy, which should be addressed to avoid trust issues. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site would benefit from implementing a security.txt file and publishing a formal security policy to improve incident response readiness and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure transparency and trust.
  3. Implement and confirm security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
WFMT Radio Network
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WFMT
Description
Hear superlative classical programs, concerts, and live events you cannot hear anywhere else – broadcasts your favorite orchestras and festivals — and more.
Key services
Classical music radio broadcasting, Folk music programming, Live event broadcasts, Online streaming
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Adsense, YouTube API, Ninja Forms, JWPlayer, New Relic monitoring
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, New Relic
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
New Relic
Marketing tools
Google Custom Search Engine, Popup Maker
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed WordPress site for a classical and folk music radio station.
  2. Content is rich and relevant to the target audience.
  3. No signs of adult or malicious content.
  4. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
  5. Security headers and policies are not explicitly visible but HTTPS and reCAPTCHA are used.
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  7. Multiple external trusted domains are linked for fonts, analytics, ads, and social media.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Adsense, and New Relic monitoring. It uses JWPlayer for media playback and Ninja Forms for user input. The site loads external fonts and scripts from trusted CDNs and integrates social media and advertising platforms effectively. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Mobile responsiveness is good, and SEO practices are well implemented with meta tags and structured data. The technical infrastructure supports a professional media outlet but could improve in security header implementation and hosting transparency.
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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