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Security report for aists.org

AISTS · Education · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) is a well-established academic institution founded in 2000, specializing in sport management and technology education. It offers a range of postgraduate and continuing education programs, along with advisory services tailored to the sport industry. The institution is endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and collaborates with several prestigious universities and organizations, positioning itself as a global leader in sport science education. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence, optimized for performance and user experience, with clear navigation and rich content targeting students and professionals in the international sport sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper and GSAP, and employs caching and cookie consent tools to enhance performance and compliance. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with structured data and Open Graph metadata implemented. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protection, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security headers are missing. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, but no explicit security policy or incident response information is published. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature security and privacy stance appropriate for an academic institution, with minor areas for improvement in DNS security and transparency around security policies. The domain registration data aligns well with the institution's history and legitimacy, supporting high trustworthiness. The site does not contain any adult or questionable content, making it safe for general audiences.

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

6 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
    • 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
57
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention aists.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
12
Employees
3
Customers
6
Third parties
3
Weak passwords
25%

Latest record dated 2026-05-13 · 2 subdomains affected

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  • –india.aists.org2026-05-13
  • –india.aists.org2026-02-22
  • –india.aists.org2025-08-26

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

AISTS operates in the education and non-profit sectors, focusing on sport science and management. Its business model revolves around delivering high-quality academic programs and advisory services to a global audience, including students, sport federations, and public authorities. The institution leverages partnerships with Olympic and academic entities to enhance credibility and market reach. Revenue streams likely include tuition fees, consulting services, and continuing education programs. The presence of a subsidiary in India indicates geographic expansion. The institution's market position is strong, being ranked the top master’s program in sports management worldwide. The website content and structure support a professional brand image and facilitate engagement with prospective students and partners.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. The domain is protected with clientTransferProhibited status, reducing risk of unauthorized transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing attacks. No advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could improve protection against common web attacks. The site uses cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR, but lacks publicly available security policies or incident response contacts, which are best practices for transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional DNS and HTTP security measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
International Academy of Sport Science and Technology
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AISTS
Description
AISTS is the premier global academic institution focused on advancing sport leadership through education, innovation, and research.
Key services
Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology, Continuing Education Programmes, Sport Advisory Services, E-Learning Courses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Yoast SEO plugin, Swiper.js, GSAP, Breeze Cache plugin, Klaro Cookie Consent
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Analytics (via GTM), Klaro Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and updated with recent news and events.
  3. Strong academic and Olympic community affiliations.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  9. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and caching for performance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.2, utilizing modern front-end libraries including Swiper for sliders and GSAP for animations, contributing to a dynamic and engaging user experience. The Yoast SEO plugin is used for search engine optimization, and Breeze caching plugin enhances performance. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for accessibility. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and tracking, with Klaro providing cookie consent management. Hosting details are inferred from registrar and DNS information, with no direct hosting provider identified. Performance is fast, supported by caching and optimized assets. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, with opportunities for security enhancements and additional compliance documentation.
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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