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Security report for skyhold.org

Private by Design, LLC · Other · United States

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Skyhold.org is a personal website operated by C Jackdaw, a writer and witch, serving as a platform for creative expression, personal blogging, and resource sharing. The site targets a niche audience interested in writing, witchcraft, solarpunk, ADHD, and related topics. It is a small-scale, non-commercial site with regular content updates and a modest but consistent brand presence. The business entity behind the domain is Private by Design, LLC, a US-based organization, which aligns with the website's personal and creative nature. Technically, the site is hand-coded with standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, leveraging modern IndieWeb protocols such as IndieAuth and Webmention. Analytics are implemented via privacy-conscious services like GoatCounter and Tinylytics, reflecting a minimal user tracking approach. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and basic accessibility but lacks advanced SEO and security headers. Hosting details are not explicit, but DNS indicates use of messagingengine.com name servers, possibly related to email hosting. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain status protections against unauthorized transfer or deletion. However, it lacks DNSSEC and common security headers, which are recommended to enhance security posture. No privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating compliance gaps. No forms or input fields are present, reducing attack surface but also limiting user interaction. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with standard best practices. The overall risk is low given the personal nature and limited business impact of the site. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, publishing privacy and cookie policies, and considering a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure. These steps would improve trust, compliance, and security without significant overhead.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

8 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
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
60

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

Skyhold.org operates as a personal creative platform rather than a commercial business, positioning itself in a niche market of personal blogging and creative writing with thematic interests in witchcraft, solarpunk, and neurodiversity (ADHD). The business model is non-commercial, focusing on content sharing and community engagement through webrings and social media. Revenue streams or monetization are not evident. The site maintains a small but engaged audience, supported by consistent content updates and integration with decentralized web protocols. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not identified, and the entity behind the domain is a small US LLC. The site’s competitive advantage lies in its unique thematic focus and personal authenticity rather than scale or commercial offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enabled, and domain registration includes protective statuses to prevent unauthorized changes. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or Strict-Transport-Security represents gaps that could be exploited. No forms reduce risk exposure, but also limit user engagement. No explicit privacy or cookie policies indicate compliance gaps with GDPR and similar regulations. Incident response mechanisms or security contact channels are not provided. The use of privacy-focused analytics is a positive indicator. Overall, the security culture appears informal but conscientious, suitable for a personal site but improvable for enhanced trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and integrity.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish clear privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and incident response.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics for security and privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Private by Design, LLC
Description
A personal website by C Jackdaw, a writer and witch, sharing creative work, thoughts, and useful links.
Key services
Creative writing, Personal blogging, Resource linking, Community engagement via webrings and social media
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, GoatCounter analytics, Tinylytics analytics, IndieAuth, Webmention, Microsub
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
GoatCounter, Tinylytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
GoatCounter, Tinylytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a personal blog and creative site with regular updates.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. No forms or direct contact forms present; contact via email and social media links.
  4. Uses IndieAuth and Webmention protocols indicating modern decentralized web practices.
  5. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  6. No explicit security headers detected in HTML content.
  7. Analytics usage is minimal and privacy-focused (GoatCounter, Tinylytics).
  8. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
  9. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hand-coded with clean HTML5 and CSS, using minimal JavaScript primarily for analytics and IndieWeb protocols. It employs modern decentralized web technologies such as IndieAuth and Webmention, indicating a technically aware operator. Performance is moderate with no heavy frameworks or CMS detected, contributing to fast load times. Mobile optimization is good, though accessibility features are basic. SEO is minimal but present via meta description and structured navigation. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS suggests use of messagingengine.com name servers, likely related to email hosting rather than web hosting. The site could benefit from enhanced technical SEO and security hardening.
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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