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Security report for contently.net

Contently · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 10 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Contently.net operates as a media and resource platform branded as 'The Freelance Creative,' providing daily news, insights, and analysis focused on freelancers and the gig economy. The website serves a niche audience of creative professionals seeking freelance opportunities and industry knowledge. It is part of the broader Contently brand, which supports freelance project management and content marketing services. The platform maintains a consistent brand presence with active social media channels and regularly updated content. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO, jQuery, and various marketing integrations such as Marketo and Google Analytics. The site is mobile optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place, but lacks advanced security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no visible cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, suitable for its target audience.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
55

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

Contently.net positions itself as a specialized media outlet and freelance resource hub within the creative gig economy sector. Its business model combines content publishing with freelance project facilitation under the Contently brand umbrella. The site targets freelancers and creative professionals seeking guidance, job listings, and industry news. Revenue streams likely include advertising, sponsored content, and freelance platform services. The domain's long registration history and consistent branding indicate stable operations. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms and marketing tools like Marketo and Mailchimp, supporting audience engagement and lead generation. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a focus on digital engagement via forms and social channels. Growth indicators include frequent content updates and integration with Contently's broader service offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and domain registration includes protective status flags to prevent unauthorized changes. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy or HSTS reduces the overall security robustness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site uses secure forms for newsletter subscriptions and contact, but lacks publicly available incident response or security policies. Compliance with GDPR is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent banner or explicit data protection officer contact. The use of third-party marketing and analytics tools introduces moderate tracking but no overt privacy risks were identified. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a media platform but could be improved with enhanced headers and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to increase transparency and trust.
  5. Consider appointing and publishing Data Protection Officer contact information to enhance compliance posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Contently
Description
Daily news, insights, and analysis on freelancing and the gig economy.
Key services
Freelance job listings, Freelance resources and guides, Newsletter subscription, Freelance project platform (via Contently)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Font Awesome, Video.js, Marketo, Google Analytics, Ajax Load More, Popup Maker, Easy Forms for Mailchimp
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security status domain locks (clientDeleteProhibited etc.)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Marketo Munchkin
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Marketo Munchkin
Marketing tools
Marketo, Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based media platform focused on freelance creative professionals.
  2. Content is regularly updated with articles and resources.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages; contact via form only.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, indicating partial GDPR compliance.
  5. Use of multiple marketing and analytics tools including Marketo and Google Analytics.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Domain is well maintained with long registration period and domain locks.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn is active and linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a well-integrated tech stack including Yoast SEO for search optimization, jQuery for client-side scripting, and Video.js for media playback. Marketing and analytics are supported by Marketo Munchkin and Google Analytics, with Mailchimp used for newsletter subscriptions. The site loads external CSS and JS resources from trusted CDNs and uses Ajax Load More for dynamic content loading. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and basic accessibility features. The site uses domain locks to protect registration integrity but lacks DNSSEC. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and functional but could benefit from improved security headers and enhanced accessibility compliance.
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. 55/100Medium37 findingsView report
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