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Security report for starwatcher.io

Starwatcher.io · Technology · Latvia

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Starwatcher.io is a European-focused technology platform that connects startups and investors by providing data-driven insights, personalized recommendations, and collaboration tools. Founded in 2021 and based in Latvia, it positions itself as a premier startup-investor matchmaking service in Europe. The platform offers a usage-based pricing model, allowing users to access a free quota of company profiles with paid options for additional views. The website features a modern, professional design with clear navigation and content relevant to its target audience of startups and investors. It also hosts a podcast series featuring industry experts, enhancing its community engagement. Technically, the website is built using modern frameworks such as Next.js and Chakra UI, hosted likely on Vercel, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Drift chat. The site is mobile-optimized and performs well with good SEO and accessibility basics. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protections but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers. No dedicated security or incident response policies are published. Overall, Starwatcher.io demonstrates a solid digital maturity with a good security posture and privacy compliance, including GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The domain registration is privacy protected but consistent with the business profile. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security, publishing security policies, and implementing security headers to further strengthen trust and protection.

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

5 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 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 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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  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

Starwatcher.io operates in the technology sector, specifically targeting the venture capital and startup ecosystem in Europe. Its competitive advantage lies in its data-driven approach to mapping the startup market and facilitating investor connections. The business model is usage-based, monetizing through profile views, which aligns incentives with user engagement. The platform's podcast and social media presence indicate active community building and thought leadership. The company is small-sized, founded recently, and leverages modern cloud hosting and web technologies. Partnerships and integrations with platforms like Substack for podcasting and social media channels enhance its market reach. The lack of physical address and phone contact suggests a digital-first operation model. Growth indicators include continuous content updates and active user engagement features.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could impact user trust and compliance readiness. The use of multiple third-party scripts and tracking pixels necessitates regular security audits to prevent vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or known vulnerabilities were detected in the content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate, suitable for a startup platform but requiring enhancements to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as CSP, HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Starwatcher.io
Description
Discover and connect with startups and investors across Europe. Personalised recommendations, data-driven insights, and collaboration made easy with Starwatcher.io.
Key services
Startup and investor matching, Market mapping, Data-driven insights, Collaboration facilitation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Chakra UI, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Substack (podcast hosting)
Frameworks
Next.js, Chakra UI
Platforms
Vercel (hosting inferred from script paths)
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC enabled (recommend enabling)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Vercel Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Drift (chat)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on startup-investor matchmaking in Europe with data-driven insights.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  4. Privacy and terms policies are present and linked in footer.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies found on site.
  7. No phone numbers or physical addresses disclosed.
  8. Contact primarily via email and social media.
  9. Podcast content indicates active engagement with VC and startup ecosystem.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

Starwatcher.io is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with Chakra UI for styling, ensuring responsive and accessible design. Hosting appears to be on Vercel, providing fast performance and scalability. The site integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Drift chat for user engagement. The use of JSON-LD structured data improves SEO and semantic understanding by search engines. The website is well-structured with proper meta tags and social media integration. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting good user experience and performance. Opportunities exist to improve security configurations and accessibility features further.
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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