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Security report for aucklandlive.co.nz

Auckland Live · Media · New Zealand

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Auckland Live is a prominent event and entertainment platform serving Auckland, New Zealand, offering comprehensive listings and ticketing for a wide range of cultural events including music, theatre, comedy, dance, and festivals. The website is professionally designed with excellent content quality and clear navigation, targeting both residents and visitors interested in live entertainment. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including React, Google Analytics, and multiple marketing pixels, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, cookie consent mechanisms, and use of reCAPTCHA, although explicit security headers could be verified further. Privacy compliance is well addressed with accessible privacy and cookie policies. Overall, Auckland Live presents a trustworthy and credible digital presence with strong business and technical foundations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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 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

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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
67
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
75

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 website positions Auckland Live as a key player in Auckland's cultural and entertainment sector, supported by its parent company Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. It benefits from partnerships with recognized entities such as QBE and Auckland Council. The business model focuses on event promotion, ticket sales, and visitor information services. The target audience includes local residents and tourists seeking live entertainment options. The site demonstrates a mature digital marketing ecosystem with extensive use of analytics and tracking tools, indicating a data-driven approach to audience engagement and growth. The presence of multiple resident companies and festivals highlights a broad partnership ecosystem enhancing market reach.

Security posture

Auckland Live exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security and analytics scripts integrated responsibly. The site employs Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms and a cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options were not confirmed and should be audited. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is noted as an area for improvement. Overall, the site balances user experience with security and privacy considerations effectively.

Recommendations

  1. Conduct a security header audit and implement missing headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  3. Regularly review third-party scripts for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user data handling practices.
  5. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Auckland Live
Description
Auckland Live provides information about events, shows, and entertainment in Auckland including music concerts, theatre, comedy, dance, musicals, and festivals.
Key services
Event listings, Ticket booking, Visitor information, Venue information
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (implied by react-helmet meta tags), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel, Google reCAPTCHA, Moshtix embed
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Analytics, Facebook Analytics, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar, Moshtix embed
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 features.
  2. Strong use of modern analytics and marketing technologies.
  3. Comprehensive event and visitor information provided.
  4. Clear contact details and social media presence.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. WHOIS data is not publicly available, indicating privacy protection.
  7. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework with server-side rendering indicated by react-helmet usage for SEO meta tags. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Hotjar, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, reflecting a sophisticated tracking infrastructure. The site loads asynchronously many scripts to optimize performance. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed with responsive images and ARIA attributes. The site uses external CDNs for static assets and scripts, which supports scalability but requires monitoring for third-party risks. Performance is moderate with potential for further optimization in script loading and caching strategies.
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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