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Security report for asf.org.au

Australian Sports Foundation · Non-profit · Australia

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

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is a well-established national non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Australian sports clubs, athletes, and community organisations through fundraising and grants. It operates the only tax-deductible donation platform for Australian sport, distributing nearly $700 million over 37 years. The website clearly targets sports communities and donors interested in supporting grassroots and elite sports. Technically, the site is built on modern frameworks like Next.js and React, hosted on Vercel, and integrates secure payment processing via Stripe. It employs multiple tracking and analytics tools but lacks a visible cookie consent mechanism. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and provides comprehensive resources and support for fundraising success.

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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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
65
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
66

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

ASF holds a leading position in the Australian sports fundraising sector, leveraging its unique tax-deductible status to attract donors and support grassroots sports. Its business model focuses on enabling clubs and athletes to raise funds efficiently while providing grants to increase sports participation. The organisation benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem, including government charity regulators and community stakeholders. The website's content and social media presence reinforce its credibility and outreach. Growth indicators include extensive fundraising campaigns and a dedicated support team. ASF's strategic focus on accessibility and sustainability in sport positions it well for continued impact.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure payment integration via Stripe, and bot protection using Google reCAPTCHA v3. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the site's purpose but could be strengthened with additional headers and published policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to enhance security.
  2. Add a visible cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations and inform users about tracking.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking pixels to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic testing to maintain high standards for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Australian Sports Foundation
Description
The ASF is Australia’s national non-profit sports fundraising organisation, the only organisation in Australia to which donations for sport are tax-deductible. It supports athletes, clubs and organisations to fundraise and distributes nearly $700M through its platform and grants. It aims to address underfunding in grassroots sport and promote access to sport for all Australians.
Key services
Online fundraising platform for sports clubs and athletes, Tax-deductible donation processing, Community sport grants, Fundraising resources and support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Stripe, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA v3, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Spotify Pixel, Webtrends Optimize
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Stripe for secure payment processing

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Webtrends Optimize
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Spotify Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Webtrends Optimize
Marketing tools
Webtrends Optimize
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-structured.
  2. Strong focus on Australian sports fundraising and community support.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form.
  4. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected despite tracking scripts.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and secure payment processing.
  6. Social media presence on major platforms supports legitimacy.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  8. WHOIS data consistent with business claims and domain usage.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Next.js and React, providing server-side rendering and fast performance. Hosting on Vercel ensures scalability and reliability. Integration with Stripe enables secure payment processing, while Google Tag Manager and multiple tracking pixels support analytics and marketing efforts. The site uses DatoCMS for content management, facilitating efficient content updates. Mobile optimization and responsive design are excellent, contributing to a positive user experience. Some technical improvements could include adding missing security headers and implementing a cookie consent mechanism to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
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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