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Security report for zdbb.net

Ziff Davis, Inc · Media · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Ziff Davis, Inc is a Nasdaq-listed, vertically focused digital media and internet company operating a portfolio of leading brands across technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech sectors. The company serves millions of customers worldwide and maintains a strong market position as a multi-billion dollar enterprise. The website reflects a professional corporate presence with comprehensive information about its brands, ESG and DEI initiatives, and investor relations. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, including Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, and OneTrust for consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and performs moderately well. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure details are absent. Overall, the site is trustworthy and safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content detected.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

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.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

  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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
87
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
79

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
8
Employees
0
Customers
8
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

4 subdomains affected

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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

Ziff Davis operates a diversified digital media business model leveraging multiple well-known brands to generate revenue through content, advertising, and internet services. Its Nasdaq listing and extensive brand portfolio provide competitive advantages and market credibility. The company targets a broad audience including technology consumers, gamers, health and wellness readers, and cybersecurity customers. Growth is supported by a rigorous M&A program deploying over $3 billion in capital. The website ecosystem includes numerous subsidiary domains representing its brands, indicating a complex partnership and subsidiary structure. Strategic observations include strong branding consistency, comprehensive ESG and DEI reporting, and a focus on digital transformation and data privacy compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers, and integration of consent management for privacy compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit vulnerability disclosure and incident response contact information represents a compliance gap. The site appears to follow best practices for data privacy and security as indicated by its ESG security page, but transparency could be improved. Overall, the security maturity is good, supporting business continuity and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure policy and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and security readiness.
  2. Include explicit data protection officer contact information to enhance GDPR and privacy compliance visibility.
  3. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance data retention policy disclosures to inform users about data lifecycle management.
  5. Maintain and update security certifications and communicate them on the website to strengthen trust signals.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ziff Davis, Inc
Description
Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
Key services
digital media, internet services, technology content, entertainment content, shopping platforms, health and wellness content, cybersecurity products, martech solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Yoast SEO plugin, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, OneTrust Consent Management, WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, OneTrust Consent Management
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented with comprehensive corporate information.
  3. Strong branding with multiple well-known subsidiary brands.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent management.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page; contact via form only.
  6. No explicit security incident or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO plugin for search optimization and Swiper.js for interactive carousels. It uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for user behavior tracking and OneTrust for cookie consent management, indicating a modern and compliant technology stack. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features and structured data implemented via JSON-LD for enhanced SEO. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Technical risks are minimal but include the need for continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies and ensuring up-to-date security patches.
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. 79/100 +9Low23 findingsView report
  2. 70/100Medium26 findingsView report
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