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Security report for supercast.com

Supercast Podcast Corp. · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Supercast Podcast Corp. operates a specialized podcast subscription platform designed to empower podcasters and content networks to monetize their audiences effectively. The company positions itself as a leading player in the podcast monetization space, offering tailored subscription management, premium content feeds, and growth strategy support. Their platform is trusted by top podcasters and networks, generating millions in annual revenue. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies including Webflow CMS, Stripe for payments, and integrates analytics and customer engagement tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Intercom. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, providing an excellent user experience. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reputable third-party services, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies, which could be improved. The absence of WHOIS registration data raises some legitimacy concerns, though the professional presentation and comprehensive privacy and cookie policies indicate a mature digital presence. Overall, the platform is a credible and professional service with room for enhanced transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  2. 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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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
60
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
73

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

Supercast operates in the media sector, focusing on podcast subscription monetization. Their business model centers on enabling podcasters to create premium subscription feeds and manage payments with a low flat fee, avoiding high platform commissions. The company targets serious podcasters and content networks seeking to grow revenue streams beyond advertising. Their market position is strong, supported by partnerships such as with Acast and notable clients like Huberman Lab and This American Life. Revenue streams include subscription fees and strategic growth consulting. The company demonstrates growth through case studies and testimonials, emphasizing migration ease from other platforms. Their ecosystem includes integrations with payment processors (Stripe) and marketing tools (HubSpot). Strategic observations highlight a focus on user experience, customer support, and growth partnership, differentiating them from generic creator platforms.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and secure payment processing via Stripe. Use of reputable analytics and customer engagement tools is evident, though the site lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response plan limits transparency and preparedness visibility. GDPR compliance is indicated by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good, with recommendations to enhance header configurations and publish security documentation to improve trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure legitimacy and trustworthiness.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance data retention and privacy disclosures to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Supercast Podcast Corp.
Description
Supercast is a podcast subscription platform powering millions in revenue for independent podcasters and content networks.
Key services
Podcast subscription management, Premium feed creation, Subscription payment processing, Growth strategy support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, jQuery, Stripe, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Intercom, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Choices.js, autoComplete.js
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Stripe payment platform, Intercom customer messaging
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure payment integration via Stripe
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and analytics scripts from reputable sources

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight, Twitter Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, Twitter Pixel
Marketing tools
Intercom
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Professional podcast subscription platform targeting podcasters and listeners.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and third-party integrations.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. Multiple forms collecting user data for demos and contact with clear fields.
  6. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, raising some legitimacy concerns.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Choices.js, and autoComplete.js for enhanced user interactions. Payment processing is securely handled by Stripe. Analytics and marketing integrations include Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Pixel, and Intercom for customer support. The site demonstrates fast loading times, excellent mobile optimization, and good accessibility features. The technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, with opportunities to improve security headers and formalize security documentation. Hosting is provided by Webflow, ensuring reliable uptime and performance. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and scalable podcast subscription platform.
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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