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Security report for venatus.com

Venatus Media Limited · Technology · United Kingdom

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Venatus Media Limited operates a global advertising technology platform specializing in gaming and entertainment sectors. The company provides publishers with monetization solutions and advertisers with creative ways to connect with exclusive gaming audiences. Positioned as a trusted partner with over 900 directly sold campaigns annually, Venatus holds multiple industry certifications including Google Certified Publishing Partner and IAB Gold Standard. Their platform, Prosper, integrates premium demand sources and advanced ad formats to maximize revenue for publishers. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Webflow and HubSpot, leveraging advanced analytics and consent management tools to ensure GDPR compliance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and secure form handling, though explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. Overall, Venatus presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically mature digital presence with minor gaps in WHOIS transparency and explicit security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
52
Security headers
30
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
71

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

Venatus is well-positioned in the AdTech market focusing on gaming and entertainment, targeting both publishers and advertisers. Their business model revolves around providing a comprehensive monetization platform that combines programmatic and direct sales demand. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through quality ad formats, strong client testimonials, and a robust partner ecosystem. Growth indicators include numerous awards, extensive case studies, and a global client base. The partnership ecosystem includes integrations with Prebid.org and Google Certified Publishing Partner status, enhancing market credibility. Strategic observations highlight Venatus's focus on long-term publisher relationships and innovation in gaming advertising.

Security posture

Venatus exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant consent management. The website avoids exposing sensitive data and uses secure third-party services for analytics and forms. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the website content or scripts. The company should consider publishing explicit security and incident response information to enhance trust and preparedness. Overall, the security maturity aligns well with industry standards for AdTech platforms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  5. Maintain and update consent management practices in line with evolving privacy regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Venatus Media Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Venatus Media Limited
Description
Award-winning, global AdTech platform where Publishers monetize powerfully & Advertisers connect creatively with exclusive gaming and entertainment audiences.
Key services
Publisher monetization platform (Prosper), Direct sales and programmatic demand integration, Ad formats including video, high-impact, playable ads, Consent management and ad mediation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Forms, jQuery, Swiper.js, Slick Carousel, Webflow CMS, InMobi Consent Manager, Prebid.org integration
Frameworks
Webflow, HubSpot
Platforms
Webflow CMS, HubSpot Marketing
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form submission via HubSpot

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Venatus internal ad platform, Google AdSense (mentioned as competitor), Prebid.org (header bidding partner)
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Ads Pixel, Facebook Pixel (via HubSpot Ads Pixel)
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing
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 interactive elements.
  2. Strong focus on gaming and entertainment advertising technology.
  3. Comprehensive consent management and GDPR compliance mechanisms implemented.
  4. Multiple industry certifications and awards displayed.
  5. Active social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual but not uncommon for privacy reasons.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack including Webflow CMS, HubSpot marketing and forms, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and advanced JavaScript libraries like Swiper.js and Slick Carousel. Hosting is via Amazon CloudFront CDN ensuring fast global delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility practices. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is fast with asynchronous script loading and CDN usage. Technical risks are minimal but depend on continuous maintenance of third-party integrations and consent management tools to remain compliant and secure.
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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