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Security report for maven.com

Maven · Education · N/a

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

Maven.com is an established online education platform specializing in live courses led by real-world experts across domains such as AI, product management, leadership, design, data engineering, marketing, sales, and business finance. The platform targets professionals seeking career growth and skill enhancement through expert-led interactive learning experiences. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Next.js, React, and Cloudflare for hosting and CDN, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The presence of multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Amplitude, Hotjar, and Sprig indicates a mature digital marketing strategy with extensive user tracking capabilities. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and uses Cloudflare DNS, contributing to a strong security posture. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published privacy and cookie policies represent compliance gaps. Overall, Maven.com presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound platform with room for improvement in privacy compliance and transparency.

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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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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  • 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
87
DNS health
80
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

Maven operates in the education and technology sectors, focusing on live, expert-led courses that cater to professionals aiming to upskill in high-demand areas like AI and product management. The business model centers on delivering premium educational content and certifications, likely generating revenue through course fees and subscriptions. The platform's market position is strengthened by featuring recognized industry experts and offering specialized certifications. While no explicit parent or subsidiary companies are identified, the domain's long registration history and consistent branding support a credible market presence. The extensive use of third-party marketing and analytics tools suggests a data-driven approach to customer acquisition and retention. Strategic partnerships or integrations are not explicitly detailed but may exist given the use of services like Intercom and Cloudflare.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced, multiple security headers present, and domain registration practices that prevent unauthorized transfers. The use of Cloudflare for DNS and CDN adds an additional layer of protection and performance optimization. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation is a minor vulnerability that could be addressed to enhance DNS security. No evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries was found in the provided content. The absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the business to regulatory risks. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with enhanced privacy and incident response disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to inform users and obtain consent for tracking.
  4. Provide clear contact information including security incident response contacts and a vulnerability disclosure policy.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts to minimize security risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Maven
Description
Live courses with real-world experts in AI, Product, Leadership, Design, Data & engineering, Marketing & sales, and Business & finance.
Key services
Live courses, Certifications, Career growth support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Cloudflare, Google Tag Manager, Amplitude, Hotjar, Sprig
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Use of Cloudflare for DNS and CDN

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Amplitude, Hotjar, Sprig
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Amplitude, Sprig
Marketing tools
Intercom, Amplitude, Sprig, Hotjar
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional education platform focused on live courses in AI and business skills.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies were found in the provided content.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers were found.
  4. Multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts are used, indicating extensive user tracking.
  5. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  6. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. Website is well designed, mobile optimized, and SEO friendly.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Next.js and React, which supports server-side rendering and optimized performance. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, ensuring fast content delivery and protection against common web threats. The site includes multiple analytics and marketing integrations such as Google Tag Manager, Amplitude, Hotjar, and Sprig, enabling detailed user behavior tracking and engagement analysis. The design is responsive and mobile-optimized, with good accessibility and SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured content. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to enhance security by enabling DNSSEC and improving privacy compliance mechanisms.
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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