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Security report for yourstory.com

YourStory · Media · India

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

YourStory is a leading Indian media platform dedicated to startups and entrepreneurship, providing news, stories, funding updates, and educational content. The platform targets entrepreneurs, investors, and SMBs, positioning itself as a key player in India's startup ecosystem. Technically, the website leverages modern frameworks like React and Next.js, with Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and reCAPTCHA Enterprise integration, although DNSSEC is not enabled. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with extensive analytics and advertising integrations, balanced with user privacy considerations.

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

4 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  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 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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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
50
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
76

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

YourStory operates as a content-driven media business focusing on the Indian startup ecosystem. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing presence since 2001, comprehensive content offerings, and strong brand recognition. Revenue streams likely include advertising, sponsored content, events, and subscription services via Piano. The target customer segments include entrepreneurs, startups, SMBs, and investors. The partnership ecosystem includes related media like The CapTable and service providers such as JotForm for forms. The company shows strategic growth through diversified content formats including video and newsletters.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and use of reCAPTCHA Enterprise to protect forms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a published security policy or incident response contact are gaps. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy policy and cookie consent mechanisms. The extensive use of third-party scripts requires ongoing vigilance to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is good but can be improved with formalized policies and DNS security enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency on data retention and user privacy practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
YourStory
Description
YourStory.com is India's biggest platform dedicated to foster the startup ecosystem via entrepreneurship related stories, resources, products, research reports and more
Key services
Startup news and stories, Funding updates, Events coverage, Newsletter subscription, Video content (YSTV), Research reports
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Cloudflare DNS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Piano (subscription/paywall), Cxense (content personalization), DoubleClick (ads), Lite YouTube Embed
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Cloudflare
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA Enterprise on forms
  • Client-side input validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Piano Analytics, LinkedIn Insight, ScorecardResearch
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Bidmatic
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Cxense, Piano Analytics, ScorecardResearch
Marketing tools
Piano subscription/paywall SDK
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a mature, well-established media platform focused on Indian startups and entrepreneurship.
  2. Strong use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  3. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. Extensive use of third-party analytics and advertising networks.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Clear branding and professional design.
  8. Active social media presence linking to official accounts.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack centered on React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and fast client-side interactivity. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site is well optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. Performance is fast with lazy loading of images and scripts. The use of multiple analytics and advertising platforms indicates a complex but well-integrated digital marketing infrastructure. Technical risks include dependency on multiple third-party services and lack of DNSSEC.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 78/100Low21 findingsView report
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