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Security report for skylight.social

Skylight Social · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Skylight Social is a decentralized short-form video platform built on the AT Protocol, designed to provide users with unbannable social media experience and full ownership of their content and social connections. The platform positions itself as an alternative to traditional social media giants by leveraging open protocol technology and operating as a Public Benefit Corporation committed to social impact. The website presents a modern, professional design with clear messaging about user control and decentralization, targeting users interested in next-generation social networking. Technically, the website is built using React and Expo Router frameworks, with embedded YouTube content to showcase platform features. The site is accessible and mobile-optimized, though some SEO and accessibility features are basic. No advanced CMS or hosting details are evident from the HTML content. The absence of visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms suggests room for improvement in security and privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS (implied by the URL) but lacks explicit security headers and incident response contact information. WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is common for startups but limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or malicious content were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with better header implementation and privacy disclosures. The overall risk assessment is moderate with a recommendation to improve security headers, privacy compliance, and transparency around contact information. The business model and technical infrastructure indicate a forward-looking approach to decentralized social media, but maturity in security and compliance practices will be critical for trust and growth.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 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"

    • 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

    • 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

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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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
63

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

Skylight Social operates in the emerging decentralized social media market, leveraging the AT Protocol to differentiate itself from centralized platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Its Public Benefit Corporation status signals a commitment to social impact, appealing to users concerned about data ownership and platform control. The business model focuses on user empowerment and content portability across AT Protocol-based services, positioning Skylight as a niche but innovative player. The platform targets tech-savvy users and creators seeking alternatives to mainstream social networks. Growth potential depends on adoption of the AT Protocol ecosystem and partnerships with related platforms such as Bluesky. The lack of visible contact information and limited WHOIS data suggests a small or early-stage company. Strategic partnerships and clear communication will be key to scaling and market penetration.

Security posture

The current security posture of Skylight Social is moderate. The website is accessible over HTTPS, but no explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, or Strict-Transport-Security were detected in the HTML content. There is no visible incident response or security contact information, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical but reduces transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. To improve security maturity, the company should implement recommended security headers, provide clear incident response contacts, and enhance privacy compliance mechanisms. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are advised to maintain a strong security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a visible cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve privacy compliance and user trust.
  3. Publish clear incident response and security contact information, including abuse@ or security@ email addresses, to facilitate vulnerability reporting and response.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate potential security issues proactively.
  5. Increase transparency by providing more detailed WHOIS information or verified company contact details to improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Skylight Social
Description
Skylight Social is a decentralized short-form video platform built on the AT Protocol, offering users unbannable social media experience with full control over their content and connections. It operates as a Public Benefit Corporation legally committed to social impact.
Key services
Short-form video platform, Decentralized social networking, Cross-platform content and follower portability
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Expo Router, YouTube iframe embed
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no WAF or blocking detected
  2. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page
  3. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy detected
  4. WHOIS data is privacy protected with no registrar dates or registrant info
  5. Website uses modern React framework and embeds YouTube video for demo
  6. Business is a Public Benefit Corporation focusing on user ownership and social impact
  7. No visible security headers or advanced security policies detected in HTML content
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in the provided HTML
  9. Content is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Expo Router, indicating a contemporary front-end architecture. The use of embedded YouTube videos enhances user engagement with multimedia content. The site appears mobile-optimized and responsive, though accessibility features are basic. No CMS or backend platform details are evident from the HTML. Performance is moderate based on the complexity of embedded content and styling. SEO optimization is basic with minimal meta tags and no structured data like JSON-LD detected. The absence of analytics or tracking scripts suggests minimal user tracking. Technical risks include lack of security headers and limited privacy compliance features. Opportunities exist to improve SEO, accessibility, and security to enhance overall digital maturity.
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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