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Security report for io.ventures

io.net, inc · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

io.net is a technology company specializing in decentralized GPU cloud computing and venture capital investment focused on AI and machine learning startups. Their platform enables rapid deployment of large GPU clusters, supporting innovation in the AI/ML space. The company positions itself as a pioneering compute power VC firm with a founder-friendly funding model. The website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies such as Next.js and React, delivering fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers implemented, though some compliance aspects like cookie consent and explicit GDPR statements are missing. Overall, io.net demonstrates a professional and trustworthy online presence with clear business focus and community engagement.

Scanned

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

6 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 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 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

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
72
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
73

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

The company targets AI/ML startups and innovators requiring scalable GPU compute power. Their unique business model combines venture capital funding with decentralized cloud infrastructure, positioning them as a niche leader in compute-focused investment. The presence of a vulnerability disclosure policy and active social media channels indicates a commitment to transparency and community building. The company leverages third-party services like Typeform for applications and maintains multiple external resources for its ecosystem. While the company does not disclose detailed founding year or physical address, the domain and WHOIS data support legitimacy and consistent registration information.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and includes key security headers, indicating a good baseline security posture. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact reduces transparency in security governance. The vulnerability disclosure policy is a positive indicator but could be enhanced with a security.txt file and clearer incident response channels. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and explicit GDPR compliance statements, which are important for legal adherence and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Add explicit GDPR compliance statements and data protection information.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
io.net, inc
Description
io.net is a decentralized GPU cloud platform and venture capital firm focused on providing compute power for AI/ML startups. They offer rapid deployment of large GPU clusters and invest in machine learning startups with a unique funding model.
Key services
Decentralized GPU cloud compute, Venture capital funding for ML startups, Auto-scaling GPU infrastructure
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure external links with target=_blank

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Typeform (form service)
Transparency
basic

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 challenges.
  2. Professional and modern design with clear calls to action.
  3. Strong focus on AI/ML startups and decentralized GPU compute.
  4. Multiple social media and community links present.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided with company domain email.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which is a compliance gap.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  8. Vulnerability disclosure policy is present, indicating security awareness.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Next.js and React, ensuring fast loading times and excellent mobile responsiveness. The use of Typeform for application forms indicates reliance on third-party SaaS for data collection. The site includes proper meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph and Twitter cards). Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical implementation is robust with room for minor improvements in privacy and security transparency.
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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