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Security report for 1609group.com

1609 Group · Other · South Africa

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

1609 Group is an independent iGaming consultancy focused on the South African online betting market. They collaborate with leading and emerging gaming providers to deliver innovative gaming content and services. The company positions itself as a key player in the South African iGaming industry, targeting operators and providers seeking quality gaming solutions. The website is professionally designed using modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, with content managed via Sanity.io. The site is mobile optimized and provides clear navigation and relevant business information. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and trustworthiness. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS implied but lacking explicit security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy notice present but no cookie consent mechanism or GDPR indicators. Contact information is limited to a contact form with no explicit emails or phone numbers. Overall, the website demonstrates good digital maturity but requires improvements in security transparency, compliance, and domain legitimacy to enhance trust and credibility.

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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  • 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
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

The company operates in the niche iGaming consultancy sector within South Africa, leveraging partnerships with gaming providers like Habanero and Air Dice. Their business model centers on consultancy and content delivery for online betting platforms. The presence of client logos such as Hollywood Bets and LottoStar indicates established market relationships. The company targets gaming operators and providers seeking innovative and certified gaming content. The website content and structure suggest a small-sized enterprise with a focused regional market. There is no evidence of parent or subsidiary companies. The lack of WHOIS data and contact details may impact business credibility. The company could benefit from enhanced transparency and expanded contact channels to support growth and partnership development.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS, indicating basic encryption for data in transit. However, no security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options were detected, which are important for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found in the HTML source. The absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure programs suggests limited security transparency. No cookie consent or GDPR compliance mechanisms were observed, which may pose compliance risks. The contact form is the only data collection method visible, with no explicit security controls detailed. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved by implementing security headers, publishing policies, and enhancing privacy compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Publish detailed security and incident response policies on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to reflect GDPR compliance and data protection practices.
  4. Provide explicit company contact emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Investigate and resolve WHOIS data absence to ensure domain legitimacy and reduce suspicion.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
1609 Group
Description
1609 Group is an independent iGaming consultancy that has revolutionised the online betting industry in South Africa by collaborating with leading and emerging gaming providers. They develop core offerings and impart ingenuity and quality in the gaming industry to the South African market.
Key services
iGaming consultancy, Collaboration with gaming providers, Development and delivery of gaming content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Fonts, Sanity.io (CMS or image hosting), JavaScript
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS implied by URL
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is fully accessible and professional.
  2. No WHOIS data available, raising legitimacy concerns.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form only.
  4. No cookie consent or terms of service pages detected.
  5. No security or incident response policies published.
  6. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in HTML source.
  7. Website uses modern React/Next.js framework and Sanity.io for content management.
  8. No social media links found in the provided HTML content.
  9. Privacy policy page exists but is basic and lacks GDPR compliance indicators.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, leveraging Sanity.io for content management and image hosting. The site uses Google Fonts and serves images optimized for desktop and mobile. The technical implementation supports responsive design and good SEO practices with proper meta tags. Performance is moderate with preloading of key assets. Accessibility features are basic but present. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal user tracking. The lack of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms are notable technical gaps. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML source. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-implemented but requires enhancements in security and privacy features.
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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