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Security report for ferncast.com

Ferncast GmbH · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ferncast GmbH is a German technology company specializing in audio logistics solutions, including software and hardware for audio streaming, contribution, communication, loudness control, transcoding, multiplexing, and security. With over 50 years of development experience, Ferncast serves a broad range of industries such as broadcasting, telecom, social media, and security agencies. Their product portfolio includes the aixtream software suite, audio codec servers, and consulting services, offered both as traditional sales and subscription models. The company maintains a strong market position supported by customer testimonials and partnerships. Technically, the website is built on the Webflow platform, leveraging modern web technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, and Intellimize for personalization and tracking. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile devices, with good SEO and basic accessibility features. Security best practices are observed, including HTTPS enforcement and bot protection mechanisms, although no dedicated security policy or incident response information is published. The security posture is solid with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy, cookie consent mechanisms, and GDPR adherence. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. The domain registration details align well with the company's claims, reinforcing trustworthiness. Overall, Ferncast presents a professional, secure, and compliant digital presence with a clear focus on audio technology solutions. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information to further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

5 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  4. 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.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
56

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 ferncast.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Ferncast operates in the niche market of audio logistics technology, targeting broadcasters, media companies, telecom providers, and security agencies. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive experience, comprehensive product suite, and flexible business models including subscriptions. Revenue streams likely include product sales, consulting, and recurring subscription fees. The company demonstrates growth through a broad customer base and partnerships with notable industry players. Their ecosystem includes related domains for e-commerce and technical documentation, supporting customer engagement and service delivery. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation, customer-centric solutions, and expanding footprint in audio streaming and security sectors.

Security posture

Ferncast exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple bot protection mechanisms such as Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile. The website does not expose sensitive data and uses modern libraries without known vulnerabilities. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy policies and cookie consent. The company’s security culture is implied by their product offerings in secure audio transmission and compliance with legal requirements for security customers. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced documentation and communication of security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ferncast GmbH
Description
Ferncast optimizes and revolutionizes audio logistics by providing software and hardware solutions for audio streaming, contribution, communication, loudness control, transcoding, multiplexing, and security. They serve industries such as radio, TV, social media, news agencies, telecom, CDN, and cable.
Key services
Audio streaming software (aixtream), Audio codec servers, Loudness control, Transcoding and multiplexing, Security solutions, Consulting and system architecture design, Subscription-based offerings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google reCAPTCHA, Intellimize (A/B testing and personalization), Finsweet Attributes (number count animation), Cloudflare Turnstile (captcha alternative), jQuery 3.5.1
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Webflow hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Intellimize
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Intellimize
Marketing tools
Intellimize, Google reCAPTCHA, CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Clear business focus on audio logistics and streaming technology.
  3. Multiple customer testimonials and partner logos enhance trust.
  4. Comprehensive navigation with product and service details.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  8. Contact information is clearly provided including email and phone.
  9. No evidence of security policy or incident response page.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Webflow CMS platform, utilizing modern front-end technologies including Google Fonts, jQuery, and Intellimize for personalization and A/B testing. Performance is optimized with CDN delivery and asynchronous script loading. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured navigation. Security features include HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and Cloudflare Turnstile. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and to document security and privacy practices more explicitly. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence aligned with the company's business goals.
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

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