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Security report for pod.co

Podcasting Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Podcast.co is a professional podcast hosting and production platform operated by Podcasting Ltd, based in the United Kingdom. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for podcast creators, brands, and publishers to host, distribute, and grow their podcasts. Their market position is strong, with over 7000 podcasters and notable clients trusting their services. The platform also provides additional services such as private podcasting, studio hire, and agency partnerships, supporting a diverse business model combining SaaS and service offerings. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies including Webflow CMS, Wistia video hosting, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Microsoft Clarity. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs modern security headers, and uses CAPTCHA for form protection, indicating a good security posture. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response information publicly available. The WHOIS data is redacted, which is common for commercial entities but limits transparency. Overall, Podcast.co presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence with minor areas for improvement in security transparency and incident response readiness.

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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
60
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
81

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

Podcast.co operates in the technology and media sectors, targeting podcast creators, brands, and publishers globally. Their competitive advantage lies in combining a robust podcast hosting platform with production and agency services, enabling end-to-end podcast management. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees for hosting, service fees for production and studio hire, and possibly advertising or partnership revenues. The company demonstrates growth through a broad client base and strategic partnerships such as MatchMaker.fm. Their marketing ecosystem is well-integrated with major ad networks and tracking platforms, supporting effective audience reach and retargeting. The presence of comprehensive resources, guides, and a blog indicates a strong content marketing strategy. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages trust signals like testimonials and client logos to reinforce credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers enhancing protection against common web threats. The use of Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA on forms mitigates automated abuse risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a gap in transparency and preparedness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by the presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The security score is good but could be improved by publishing dedicated security documentation and establishing clear incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for security risks.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Podcasting Ltd
VAT number
GB302800063
Registration number
10923794
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Podcasting Ltd
Description
Create, promote, and monetize your podcast with state-of-the-art tools. Launch or import episodes in seconds. Unlimited uploads. Try it free.
Key services
Podcast hosting and distribution, Private podcasting, Podcast production services, Podcast studio hire, Agency partnerships, Marketing tools, Listener analytics
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Wistia video player, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Cloudflare Turnstile Captcha, Sentry error tracking, Intercom chat
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Webflow hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of modern security headers
  • Captcha for forms (Cloudflare Turnstile)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Intercom
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Professional podcast hosting and production platform
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected
  6. WHOIS data is redacted, limiting domain registration transparency
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response info publicly available
  8. Multiple trusted client logos and testimonials present
  9. Active marketing and tracking tools in use
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern front-end technologies and integrating third-party services for video hosting (Wistia), analytics (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity), marketing (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag), and customer engagement (Intercom). The site is hosted on Webflow's infrastructure, likely backed by Cloudflare CDN, ensuring fast load times and global availability. The design is responsive and accessible, with proper meta tags and SEO optimizations. The use of Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA enhances form security. Overall, the technical implementation is modern and robust, supporting a high-quality user experience and scalable operations.
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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