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Security report for ashbyhq.com

Ashby · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Ashby is a technology company providing an all-in-one recruiting software platform that integrates ATS, CRM, scheduling, and analytics with AI-driven automation. The platform targets ambitious teams ranging from startups to large enterprises, positioning itself as a modern alternative to legacy recruiting systems. The website demonstrates a high level of digital maturity, utilizing modern frameworks like Next.js and integrating multiple analytics and marketing tools. Privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are robust, reflecting good compliance with GDPR and related regulations. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. Overall, the website and business present a professional and trustworthy front with extensive customer testimonials and clear business focus.

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

2 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.

    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 29 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates
    • 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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  • 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
65
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Ashby operates in the competitive SaaS recruiting software market, focusing on AI-enhanced automation and analytics. Its business model is subscription-based SaaS targeting companies of various sizes, from startups to enterprises. The company leverages partnerships with major platforms like LinkedIn and integrates marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity. The presence of well-known customer logos and testimonials indicates a solid market presence and customer trust. The company emphasizes scalability and ease of use, appealing to growth-oriented organizations. No direct contact emails or phone numbers are publicly listed, relying on web forms for lead capture and communication.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs multiple security headers, indicating a mature security posture. Cookie consent is managed with granular user controls, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts requires ongoing vigilance to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced public security documentation and direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide a direct security contact email (e.g., security@ashbyhq.com) for incident reporting and inquiries.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ashby
Description
Ashby offers an all-in-one recruiting platform that consolidates ATS, Analytics, Scheduling, and CRM with AI-driven automation and insights, targeting ambitious teams from startups to enterprises.
Key services
Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruiting Analytics, Scheduling Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), AI-powered recruiting tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), JavaScript, CSS Modules, CookieYes (cookie consent), Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn tracking, Microsoft Clarity, RudderStack
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot, Microsoft Clarity, FullStory, Segment, Clearbit
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Microsoft Clarity, FullStory, RudderStack
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Segment, Clearbit
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern React/Next.js framework with good SEO and accessibility.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy management implemented.
  3. Multiple customer testimonials and logos indicate established client base.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via forms.
  5. No WHOIS data available, likely due to privacy protection or domain not registered under this exact name.
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found.
  7. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  8. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with server-side rendering and optimized performance. It uses CSS modules and advanced styling techniques for responsive and accessible design. The site integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and cookie management, including Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Microsoft Clarity, and RudderStack. The performance is fast with good mobile optimization and SEO best practices. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or headless architecture. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. The technical stack supports scalability and modern web standards, positioning the company well for future growth.
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. 84/100 +7Low21 findingsView report
  2. 77/100Low20 findingsView report
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