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Security report for ryrob.com

RyRob.com · Education · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RyRob.com is a well-established personal brand and educational blog run by Ryan Robinson, focusing on teaching blogging and building profitable side businesses. The site targets bloggers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs seeking authentic advice and practical guidance. It offers comprehensive content, online courses, and coaching services, positioning itself as a trusted authority in the blogging education niche. The website enjoys strong market positioning with a loyal audience and notable media features, enhancing its credibility. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern themes and plugins such as GeneratePress and Gravity Forms. It employs Google Analytics and Cloudflare for performance and security. The site is well-optimized for SEO, mobile-friendly, and accessible, providing a fast and professional user experience. However, some privacy compliance aspects like cookie consent could be improved. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and likely benefits from Cloudflare's security features. No major vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of explicit security policies and incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but is mitigated by the professional presentation and content quality. Overall, RyRob.com is a high-quality, trustworthy educational platform with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic enhancements in privacy compliance and security transparency would further strengthen its position and user trust.

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 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. 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 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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  • Exposed services
  • 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
75
Security headers
50
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
70

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ryrob.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
191
Employees
0
Customers
134
Third parties
57
Weak passwords
24%

5 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

RyRob.com operates as a content-driven educational business focused on blogging and online entrepreneurship. It leverages a multi-channel approach including blog content, online courses hosted on Teachable, and personalized coaching. The business targets individuals seeking to start or grow blogs and side businesses, emphasizing authenticity and long-term growth over quick hacks. Revenue streams likely include course sales, affiliate marketing, and consulting. The site’s strong media presence and testimonials from industry leaders enhance its competitive advantage. Partnerships with platforms like Teachable and a suite of side projects indicate a diversified ecosystem supporting growth and brand expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare integration providing CDN and security protections. Security headers are likely present though not explicitly confirmed. Forms use Gravity Forms with validation, reducing injection risks. No sensitive data leaks or vulnerable libraries were identified. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response plans, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in security governance and transparency. There is no evidence of GDPR cookie consent banners, which is a compliance risk. Overall, the site is secure but could improve in formalizing and communicating its security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance privacy transparency.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve user trust and preparedness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding verified company phone contact information to improve accessibility and credibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RyRob.com
Description
I teach 500,000+ monthly readers how to start a blog and grow a profitable side business. My work has been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fast Company, Business Insider, LifeHacker and many more.
Key services
Blogging guides, Online courses, 1:1 coaching, Content marketing services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Gravity Forms, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Cloudflare
Frameworks
GeneratePress theme, Gravity Forms plugin
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare CDN and security
  • No exposed sensitive data
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cloudflare Insights
Marketing tools
ConvertKit, Gravity Forms
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional personal brand blog focused on blogging and online business education.
  2. Strong social media presence and external partnerships.
  3. No phone contact information found; email and contact form available.
  4. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or domain status.
  6. Use of modern WordPress technologies and SEO best practices.
  7. No security policy or incident response information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the GeneratePress theme and Gravity Forms plugin for form management. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, and uses Cloudflare for CDN and security. The site features responsive design, accessibility considerations, and SEO optimization via Yoast SEO. Performance is fast with optimized images and minimal blocking scripts. The technical stack is well-maintained with no visible deprecated or vulnerable libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance privacy compliance mechanisms and formalize security documentation.
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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