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Security report for cbinsights.com

CB Insights · Technology · United States

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

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

CB Insights is a leading market intelligence platform that provides comprehensive data and AI-powered insights to help businesses make high-stakes decisions. The company offers a suite of services including personal briefings, ChatCBI™, instant insights, mobile applications, browser extensions, and integrations with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Their platform is trusted by top Fortune 500 companies and is designed to deliver predictive analytics and proprietary data science to accelerate strategic decision-making. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including HubSpot forms, Google Analytics, Drift chat, and various marketing and tracking tools, ensuring a robust and responsive user experience across devices. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs privacy compliance mechanisms, and uses secure forms, though it could benefit from additional security headers. Overall, CB Insights demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and compliance posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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 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 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 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
62
Security headers
40
Email security
98
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
81

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention cbinsights.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
2,671
Employees
0
Customers
2,629
Third parties
42
Weak passwords
10%

13 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

CB Insights occupies a strong market position as a provider of technology-driven market intelligence and competitive analytics. Their business model revolves around SaaS offerings that leverage proprietary data science and AI to deliver actionable insights. The platform targets corporate strategy teams, M&A professionals, market researchers, venture capitalists, and developers. The company showcases trust through client logos, testimonials, and detailed service descriptions. Their ecosystem includes partnerships and integrations with major platforms like Microsoft 365. The website content and structure reflect a focus on enterprise clients and high-value data services.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of GDPR cookie compliance and privacy policies indicates attention to regulatory requirements. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident in the HTML, representing an area for improvement. The presence of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to prevent vulnerabilities. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities were detected in the content. Incident response and security policy pages are not found, which could enhance transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance form security by ensuring anti-CSRF tokens and robust validation are in place.
  5. Maintain and communicate clear data retention and privacy practices to align with evolving compliance standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CB Insights
Description
We track and compare the world’s companies. You stay ahead of changing markets and competitors. Built from the ground up with AI to turbocharge your workflow.
Key services
Personal Briefing, ChatCBI™, Instant Insights, Mobile App, Browser Analyst, Microsoft 365 Copilot integration, API & Data Feeds, Research, Team of Agents
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.3.2, HubSpot Forms, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Drift Chat, Clearbit, Datadog RUM, Splide.js, Swiper.js, Moove GDPR Cookie Compliance, Chili Piper, OptinMonster, Wistia
Frameworks
WordPress, HubSpot, GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin
Platforms
Web, Mobile (via mobile app and responsive design)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security and privacy compliance plugins
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with hidden fields and validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Datadog RUM, Hotjar, Clearbit, LinkedIn Insight, Bing Ads
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Clearbit
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Drift, Chili Piper, OptinMonster, Datadog RUM
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 rich content and interactive elements
  2. Strong use of AI and data science branding and features
  3. Comprehensive navigation with clear sections for platform, use cases, developers, resources, and updates
  4. Multiple forms for lead generation and contact with proper hidden fields for tracking
  5. Robust privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms implemented
  6. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools for user tracking and engagement
  7. No visible security or privacy red flags in the HTML content
  8. Consistent branding and professional design throughout
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.3.2 with extensive use of modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as Splide.js for carousels, Swiper.js, and HubSpot forms for lead capture. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Datadog RUM, Hotjar, Clearbit, Drift chat, and Facebook Pixel. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with some opportunities for optimization in script loading and resource management. The technical infrastructure supports a rich, interactive user experience suitable for an enterprise-grade SaaS platform.
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. 78/100 −5Low24 findingsView report
  2. 83/100Low21 findingsView report
  3. 83/100Low22 findingsView report
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