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Security report for prowly.com

Prowly · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Prowly is a well-established SaaS company founded in 2007, specializing in public relations and media relations software. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools including media databases, media monitoring, PR CRM, media pitching, press release creation, PR reports, and online newsrooms. It targets PR professionals, agencies, in-house teams, and small businesses, positioning itself as an affordable and trusted solution with over 5000 users and strong market recognition such as G2 awards. The website is professionally designed with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and mobile optimization, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, it leverages modern frameworks like Next.js and React, hosted on AWS, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, indicating a robust infrastructure and digital marketing strategy. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and domain protection, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security or incident response policies are published. Overall, the site is trustworthy, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, though it could improve transparency around security policies and vulnerability disclosures.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

2 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 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

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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
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
75

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

Prowly operates in the media sector with a SaaS business model focused on PR software solutions. Its competitive advantages include a large media contact database, integrated PR tools, and a user-friendly interface. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans with free trials and enterprise demos. The company targets a diverse customer base from small businesses to large PR agencies, supported by testimonials and case studies that highlight successful client outcomes. The partnership ecosystem includes marketing and analytics service providers but no direct subsidiaries or parent companies are identified. The company maintains a strong brand presence with consistent messaging and trust signals such as awards and customer stories. Growth indicators include active content marketing, frequent product updates, and a comprehensive resource library.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and domain registration protections. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent areas for improvement. The use of multiple third-party scripts and analytics tools necessitates ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by the presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure practices are not publicly documented, which could impact trust among security-conscious clients. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Prowly
Description
Prowly is a SaaS platform that helps public relations professionals save time on everyday tasks, reach more journalists, and report on brand performance.
Key services
Media Database, Media Monitoring & Intelligence, PR CRM, Media Pitching, Press Releases, PR Reports, Online Newsroom
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), CookieHub
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Platforms
AWS (inferred from AWS DNS servers)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC enabled (recommend enabling)
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), ProfitWell
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), ProfitWell
Marketing tools
HubSpot, CookieHub
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 no blocking detected.
  2. Strong presence of marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital marketing.
  3. Comprehensive product offerings with clear segmentation for different PR user groups.
  4. Good use of structured data and meta tags for SEO.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected in the HTML content.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via forms and social media.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found on main pages.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  9. Consistent branding and professional design throughout the site.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack using Next.js and React, hosted on AWS infrastructure. It employs Prismic CMS for content management, enabling dynamic and structured content delivery. Performance is optimized with preloading, responsive images, and asynchronous script loading. SEO is well addressed through meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema for organization details. Accessibility considerations are evident but could be further enhanced with explicit ARIA roles and keyboard navigation testing. The integration of multiple analytics and marketing tools supports data-driven decision-making but requires careful management to avoid performance degradation or privacy issues. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with current 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. 77/100Low28 findingsView report
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