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Security report for begambleaware.org

GambleAware · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

GambleAware is a UK-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing free, confidential advice and support for individuals concerned about gambling addiction. The website offers tools and resources aimed at helping those affected by gambling-related issues. It holds a recognized position in the gambling awareness sector within the UK, targeting individuals and families seeking help. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot for consent management, ensuring a compliant and user-friendly experience. The site is well-structured with good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms effectively but lacks visible security headers and explicit incident response policies. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, which is justified given the sensitive nature of the services provided. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid security posture and compliance with privacy regulations, making it a trustworthy resource for its audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 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"

  2. 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
45
Email security
97
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
82

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

GambleAware operates as a non-profit entity focused on gambling addiction awareness and support. Its business model revolves around providing educational content, confidential advice, and support services rather than commercial transactions. The organization targets individuals affected by gambling and their families, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the UK. The website integrates with multiple third-party analytics and marketing platforms to optimize outreach and engagement. While no direct contact information or detailed business registration data is publicly available on the site, the professional presentation and comprehensive privacy and cookie policies indicate a mature operational framework. The absence of terms of service and explicit security policies suggests areas for further transparency improvement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS usage and a robust cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an opportunity for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact details limits the site's transparency in handling security incidents. The use of multiple third-party tracking and advertising services increases the attack surface but is managed through user consent. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from additional security best practices and clearer incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a dedicated security policy page and provide clear contact channels for reporting security incidents or vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for users with disabilities.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GambleAware
Description
Free, confidential advice, tools and support for anyone who’s worried about their – or someone else’s – gambling.
Key services
Gambling help and support, Advice and tools for gambling addiction, Confidential support services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, jQuery Validate, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Gleap SDK
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking pixels, Reddit pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating privacy protection
  5. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools
  6. No visible security headers in HTML but HTTPS is enforced
  7. Content is focused on gambling addiction help and support
  8. No terms of service page detected in the provided content
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies found
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with jQuery 3.6.0, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot for consent management, and Gleap SDK for feedback or support. The site loads external fonts from Adobe Typekit and Google Fonts, and scripts are deferred to improve performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes SEO best practices such as canonical URLs and meta tags. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. No CMS is explicitly detected from the HTML content. The site uses multiple third-party domains for analytics, marketing, and content delivery, which is typical for a site of this nature.
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. 78/100 +8Low24 findingsView report
  2. 70/100 −9Medium20 findingsView report
  3. 79/100Low21 findingsView report
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