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Security report for themanifest.com

The Manifest · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Manifest is a well-established B2B marketplace and business news platform founded in 1999, headquartered in Washington, D.C. It connects buyers with verified business service providers across multiple sectors including development, marketing, design, IT, and business services. The platform offers comprehensive service listings, guides, and industry data to support business decision-making. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript technologies, uses Cloudflare for DNS and likely CDN services, and integrates Google Analytics and Cookiebot for analytics and consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility features. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security policy or incident response information is published. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable resource for B2B buyers and service providers.

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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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

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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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
62

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 Manifest holds a strong market position as a trusted B2B platform with a clear business model focused on connecting buyers with service providers through verified listings and business insights. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive service categorization, verified reviews, and integration with partner platforms like Clutch. Revenue streams likely include advertising, lead generation, and premium listings. The target customers are businesses seeking vetted service providers across technology and business services sectors. The company demonstrates growth potential through content expansion and geographic coverage. The partnership ecosystem with Clutch and related domains enhances its market reach and credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain status protections such as clientDeleteProhibited. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represents areas for improvement. No public security policy or incident response contacts are provided, which could hinder transparency and readiness in case of security incidents. The use of Cookiebot indicates compliance with cookie consent regulations, supporting GDPR adherence. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing security policies and implementing additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Create and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing direct security contact channels for incident reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Manifest
Description
The Manifest is a business news and how-to website that helps buyers of business services connect with B2B vendors.
Key services
Development services listings, Digital marketing services listings, Advertising & creative services listings, Design services listings, IT services listings, Business services listings, Business news and guides
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Cloudflare DNS, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Cookiebot Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and other EPP protections

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional B2B marketplace and business news platform
  2. Content is well structured with comprehensive service categories
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with consent mechanisms
  4. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in HTML content
  5. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information published
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  8. Domain uses Cloudflare DNS but DNSSEC is not enabled
  9. Website uses Google Analytics and Cookiebot for tracking and consent
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content
Technical notes

Notes

The Manifest's technical infrastructure is modern and well-structured, utilizing JavaScript frameworks and Cloudflare DNS services. The website is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, likely benefiting from CDN usage. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The integration of Google Analytics and Cookiebot reflects attention to analytics and privacy compliance. Opportunities exist to improve technical security by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Overall, the technical foundation supports a professional and scalable online presence.
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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