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Security report for jasonssyndicate.com

The Syndicate · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Syndicate is an angel investing club led by Jason Calacanis, a prominent investor with a history of over 300 startup investments. The website serves as a platform for angel investors and startup founders to connect, offering deal memos, webinars, and investment opportunities. The business model focuses on syndicate membership and startup investment facilitation, positioning itself as a reputable player in the technology investment sector. Technically, the site is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, hosted likely on Vercel, and integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and AdRoll. The site is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and provides a good user experience, though it lacks explicit privacy and cookie policies. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and some best practices, but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and trustworthy, supporting the legitimacy of the business.

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

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 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 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

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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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
63

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 Syndicate leverages the reputation of Jason Calacanis to attract angel investors and startups. Its competitive advantage lies in its curated deal flow, educational webinars, and a strong community. Revenue likely comes from membership fees and carried interest on investments. The target customers are accredited investors and early-stage startups seeking funding. The presence of podcasts and media contributions enhances brand visibility. The ecosystem includes partnerships with media outlets and investment platforms. Growth indicators include a long domain history and active content updates. Strategic observations suggest expanding compliance transparency and enhancing direct contact channels to improve investor confidence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some common security headers indicates room for improvement. There is no public security policy or incident response information, which could hinder trust in case of security incidents. The use of multiple third-party scripts introduces potential risk vectors that require regular auditing. Compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations is not clearly demonstrated, as privacy and cookie policies are missing. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but should be enhanced to meet best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Add a dedicated security policy page including incident response contacts (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  5. Regularly audit and minimize third-party scripts to reduce attack surface and improve performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Syndicate
Description
TheSyndicate.com is an angel investing club led by Jason Calacanis. Jason Calacanis has invested in over 300 startups in the past decade, was Sequoia Capital's first Scout, and is the author of the book ANGEL. He hosts podcasts and is a contributor to CNBC.
Key services
Angel investing club membership, Deal memos distribution, Webinars with startup founders, Startup submissions and investment opportunities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, AdRoll, Twitter Ads, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Vercel (implied by _vercel folder)
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 Google Tag Manager for script management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, AdRoll
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll, Twitter Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar, AdRoll
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the main page.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on the homepage.
  4. The site uses modern web technologies and third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  5. The business is an angel investing syndicate led by a well-known figure, Jason Calacanis.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. No data protection officer or incident response contact information found.
  8. The site is professionally designed with good content quality and navigation.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern React and Next.js stack, hosted likely on Vercel, ensuring good performance and scalability. The integration of Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and AdRoll indicates a focus on marketing analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is mobile optimized and uses a custom theme with good typography and layout. However, accessibility features appear basic and could be improved. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The absence of CMS beyond Super.so suggests a lightweight content management approach. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts and lack of DNSSEC. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization by reducing script load and improving caching.
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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