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Security report for ashbyhq.com

Ashby · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Ashby is a technology company offering an all-in-one recruiting software platform that integrates ATS, analytics, scheduling, and CRM functionalities with AI-driven automation. The platform targets ambitious teams ranging from startups to large enterprises, positioning itself as a modern and scalable solution in the HR technology market. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, with clear branding, comprehensive content, and strong customer trust signals including testimonials and partner logos. Technically, the site is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, employs multiple analytics and marketing tools, and is hosted on a secure infrastructure likely leveraging Cloudflare. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. The WHOIS data is not publicly available, likely due to privacy protection, which is common for SaaS companies. Overall, Ashby presents a credible and mature digital presence with good compliance and security practices.

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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

1 finding 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

      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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  • 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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

Ashby operates in the competitive ATS and HR software sector, leveraging AI to differentiate its product. Its business model is SaaS-based, targeting a broad customer base from startups to enterprises. The company showcases partnerships and customer endorsements from notable tech companies, indicating a solid market position. Marketing and analytics integrations suggest a data-driven approach to customer acquisition and retention. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the public site indicates a preference for controlled lead capture via forms. The company appears focused on growth and innovation, as evidenced by recent funding announcements and AI-centric product messaging.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and a robust cookie consent framework compliant with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a public security policy, incident response information, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools introduces potential privacy and security risks that should be regularly audited. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security documentation and providing 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 cookies to minimize privacy and security risks.
  5. Enhance data retention disclosures and cookie policy details to align with best privacy practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ashby
Description
Ashby provides an all-in-one recruiting platform that consolidates ATS, Analytics, Scheduling, and CRM, leveraging AI to automate recruiting workflows and provide deeper insights.
Key services
Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruiting Analytics, Scheduling Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn cookies, Microsoft Clarity, RudderStack, CookieYes
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Cloudflare (inferred from __cf_bm cookie)
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 Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Segment
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Segment, Clearbit, RudderStack
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 challenge.
  2. Professional SaaS recruiting platform with AI integration.
  3. Strong cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via forms.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable publicly, possibly due to privacy protection.
  6. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring good performance and SEO optimization. It leverages cloud hosting and CDN services, likely Cloudflare, for security and speed. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms indicates a sophisticated digital marketing infrastructure. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. Opportunities exist to improve technical transparency around security and data protection practices.
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. 82/100 +5Low21 findingsView report
  2. 77/100Low20 findingsView report
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