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Security report for beyondwords.io

BeyondWords · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BeyondWords is a technology company specializing in AI-driven audio content management systems tailored for publishers. Their platform offers voice cloning, audio article generation, customizable audio players, analytics, monetization, and integration capabilities. Positioned as a trusted solution for media companies and publishers, BeyondWords serves a medium-sized market segment with a focus on enhancing audience engagement through audio. The company is legally registered as LSTN LTD in the UK and was founded in 2021, reflecting a modern and innovative business model in the AI audio space. Technically, BeyondWords employs a modern tech stack including the Astro framework, Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, and analytics tools such as PostHog and Fathom. The website is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, demonstrating a high level of digital maturity. Hosting and DNS configurations are robust, though DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor security gap. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses clientTransferProhibited domain status to prevent unauthorized transfers. While explicit security headers are not fully visible in the HTML, the overall SSL configuration is excellent. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is a gap, as is the lack of a cookie consent mechanism, which impacts privacy compliance. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, BeyondWords presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and technical implementation. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, and implementing a cookie consent mechanism to enhance GDPR compliance and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

7 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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. 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

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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
15
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
60

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1,359
Employees
0
Customers
1,359
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
6%

2 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

BeyondWords operates in the AI audio technology sector, targeting publishers and media companies seeking to convert text articles into engaging audio content. Their SaaS business model leverages AI voice cloning and audio generation to create scalable audio experiences. The company has established trust with notable clients such as Mediacorp, Nine, and Thomson Reuters, indicating strong market positioning. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees, monetization through ad integrations, and possibly professional voice cloning services. The platform's integrations with hundreds of CMS and workflow tools enhance its appeal to diverse publisher sizes. Growth indicators include a modern website, active social media presence, and continuous feature expansion. The company maintains a professional brand image with consistent messaging and clear calls to action.

Security posture

The security posture of BeyondWords is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. The use of privacy protection for WHOIS is justified for a tech company. However, the lack of DNSSEC and incomplete visible security headers suggest room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy and incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact trust for security-conscious clients. Analytics tools used are privacy-focused but tracking is moderate. Overall, the site demonstrates good security hygiene but should enhance transparency and DNS security to meet higher compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Add explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the web server.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
LSTN LTD
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BeyondWords
Description
Drive engagement and delight with the all-in-one AI audio CMS built for publishers.
Key services
Voice cloning, Audio articles, Customizable audio player, Analytics, Monetization, Integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Astro v5.4.3, Cloudflare DNS, PostHog analytics, Fathom analytics, BeyondWords Player (custom JS player)
Frameworks
Astro
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of privacy protection for WHOIS

Analytics and tracking

Services
PostHog, Fathom
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
PostHog, Fathom
Marketing tools
PostHog, Fathom
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and fully accessible.
  2. Content is focused on AI audio CMS for publishers.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of service are present and comprehensive.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  6. Use of modern analytics tools with moderate tracking.
  7. Domain uses privacy protection but is consistent with business profile.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Astro framework version 5.4.3, indicating a modern static site generation approach optimized for performance. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS and likely CDN services, contributing to fast load times and global availability. The site uses PostHog and Fathom for analytics, which are privacy-conscious alternatives to mainstream trackers. The presence of a custom BeyondWords audio player script shows tailored functionality for audio content delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. No broken elements or errors were detected in the HTML content. The technical stack is well-chosen for a SaaS platform targeting media publishers, balancing performance, scalability, and user experience.
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. 60/100Medium35 findingsView report
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