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Security report for libsyn.com

Libsyn.com · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Libsyn.com is a well-established podcast hosting, distribution, and monetization platform targeting podcast creators and podcasters. The website presents a professional and polished digital presence, leveraging WordPress with Elementor and Yoast SEO for content management and optimization. The platform integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Bing tracking, alongside a robust cookie consent mechanism via OneTrust, demonstrating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enabled and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit security headers and policies could be improved. The absence of visible contact information and security policies suggests areas for enhancement in transparency and incident response readiness. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-branded, and positioned as a leading service in the podcast media industry.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

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 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';…

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
66

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

Libsyn.com operates in the media sector, providing essential podcast hosting and monetization services through a subscription-based business model. Its market position is solid, supported by detailed analytics and advertising integration. The company targets podcast creators seeking reliable hosting and monetization solutions. The website's integration with social media platforms and trust signals like Trustpilot widgets enhances its credibility. While no explicit parent or subsidiary companies are identified, the platform's size and service scope indicate a large enterprise. The business benefits from modern web technologies and SEO strategies, positioning it competitively in the podcast hosting market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of cookie consent tools ensuring GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident in the HTML content, representing an opportunity for improvement. No security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are found, which could impact incident handling and transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The integration of third-party analytics and marketing tools is managed with consent mechanisms, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced with formal policies and additional headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated contact channels for incident reporting to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure page or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Include visible and verified contact information such as company emails and phone numbers to strengthen business credibility and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Libsyn.com
Description
The best podcast hosting, distribution & monetization platform. Detailed stats | Excellent service | As low as $5/mo.
Key services
Podcast hosting, Distribution, Monetization, Detailed statistics
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Yoast SEO plugin, Elementor 3.28.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Bing tracking, Hotjar, OneTrust cookie consent, Trustpilot widget, Listdom plugin, Qi Addons for Elementor, Premium Addons for Elementor
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics with consent
  • Cookie consent via OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Trustpilot
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong SEO and marketing integration with Yoast and Google tools.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage HTML.
  5. Social media presence includes Facebook and Twitter (X).
  6. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  7. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service links found in the provided HTML snippet.
  8. Use of multiple modern WordPress plugins and Elementor for page building.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for optimization. It employs a variety of plugins for enhanced functionality including Listdom, Qi Addons, and Premium Addons for Elementor. The site integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Bing tracking, and Trustpilot widgets, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical infrastructure is robust but could benefit from improved security header implementation and enhanced accessibility compliance. No hosting provider details were explicitly found in the HTML content.
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. 69/100 +3Medium31 findingsView report
  2. 66/100 +1Medium33 findingsView report
  3. 65/100Medium28 findingsView report
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