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Security report for mansueto.com

Mansueto Ventures LLC · Media · United States

Medium risk. 4 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

Mansueto Ventures LLC operates as a prominent publisher of two major business media brands, Inc. and Fast Company. The company focuses on delivering high-quality content, awards, and events that inspire and inform entrepreneurs and business innovators globally. Their market position is strong, supported by a large and engaged audience across print, digital, social, and events. The website reflects a professional media publishing business model targeting entrepreneurs and progressive business leaders. Technically, the website is built on WordPress CMS with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and uses popular libraries such as jQuery and Slider Revolution for enhanced user experience. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, although some accessibility features could be improved. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are important for compliance and protection. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, although the professional nature of the site suggests a legitimate business presence. Overall, Mansueto Ventures presents a low-risk profile with a strong business and content foundation. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy compliance, and WHOIS transparency would enhance trust and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

4 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

  2. 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

    • 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

  3. 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

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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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

Mansueto Ventures holds a leading position in the business media sector through its flagship brands Inc. and Fast Company. Their competitive advantage lies in their iconic brand recognition, extensive audience reach, and diversified revenue streams including publishing, events, and awards. The company targets entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders seeking inspiration and insights. Growth indicators include a broad global market presence and active event participation. The partnership ecosystem includes related media and event domains, reinforcing brand synergy and market penetration. Operationally, the company demonstrates a mature digital presence but could benefit from enhanced transparency in domain registration and privacy practices.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, which is fundamental. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the defense-in-depth posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, indicating gaps in security governance. Data protection practices are implied but not explicitly documented, and no dedicated security contact channels were found. Compliance with GDPR is partially indicated through the privacy policy, but cookie consent mechanisms are missing. The security culture appears nascent and would benefit from formalized policies and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to ensure GDPR and privacy compliance.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file to engage with security researchers.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available to improve trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Mansueto Ventures LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mansueto Ventures LLC
Description
Publisher of Inc. and Fast Company, two iconic business media brands providing content, awards, and events to help entrepreneurs and innovators succeed.
Key services
Business publications (Inc., Fast Company), Awards, Events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Popper.js 1.12.9, Bootstrap, Slider Revolution 6.7.20, WordPress 6.8.3
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional business media site for Mansueto Ventures, publisher of Inc. and Fast Company.
  2. No WHOIS registration data found, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  3. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage; contact likely via contact form or dedicated contact page.
  4. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy detected.
  5. No security headers detected in provided data; HTTPS is enabled.
  6. Uses WordPress CMS with Slider Revolution and Bootstrap frameworks.
  7. No signs of adult or unsafe content.
  8. External links mostly to related media brands and event sites.
  9. No visible analytics or tracking scripts detected in provided HTML.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack centered on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework and popular JavaScript libraries like jQuery and Popper.js. Slider Revolution is used for dynamic content presentation. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices, with good SEO metadata and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load times and accessibility compliance. The absence of visible analytics or tracking scripts suggests minimal user tracking, which aligns with privacy-friendly practices. Technical debt appears low, but security enhancements and cookie management are recommended to align with best practices.
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. 75/100Medium12 findings · partial scanView report
  2. 76/100Low21 findingsView report
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