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Startup Fast · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Startup Fast is a technology-focused startup directory platform that enables entrepreneurs and developers to submit their startups, gain quality dofollow backlinks, and leverage community voting to boost their SEO and visibility. The platform positions itself as a fast and efficient launchpad for startups, offering premium promotional services and a curated directory. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers implemented, though privacy compliance could be improved by adding cookie consent mechanisms and publishing security policies. Overall, the site presents a professional and trustworthy front with clear business objectives and community engagement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
35
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
66

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

The business operates in the technology sector, targeting startup founders and entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate growth through SEO and community exposure. Its business model revolves around a freemium directory service with premium promotional offerings. The platform leverages partnerships with open source projects and community platforms like Discord and social media to enhance reach. Trust signals include badges from Product Hunt and Startup Fame, indicating market recognition. However, the lack of direct contact information and limited privacy compliance may impact credibility for some users. Growth potential is supported by a clear value proposition and a niche market focus.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present, reducing common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness. No contact channels for security incidents were found, which could delay response to potential threats. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and explicit GDPR adherence. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from enhanced transparency and compliance measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and general inquiries.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Startup Fast
Description
Join our startup directory, get quality dofollow backlinks, and let the community discover your product. Submit your startup, climb the rankings, and boost your SEO.
Key services
Startup submission, Quality dofollow backlinks, Community voting and rankings, Startup directory browsing, Premium product promotion
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, Web Fonts (woff2)
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form submission endpoints (implied)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics (implied by script), click.pageview.click
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
click.pageview.click
Marketing tools
Product Hunt badges, Startup Fame badge, Launch Directories badge
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a startup directory focused on SEO and community voting.
  2. Content is well structured with clear calls to action.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found.
  4. Privacy policy and terms of service are present but basic.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  6. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  9. Integration with community platforms like Discord and social media.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Next.js and React, leveraging modern JavaScript and CSS for a responsive and performant user experience. It uses web fonts and asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility features and SEO meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, but the site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom-built solution. The technical implementation is robust with room for improvement in privacy compliance and security transparency.
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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