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Security report for bestrestaurants.com.au

Best Restaurants of Australia · Hospitality · Australia

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

Best Restaurants of Australia operates a well-established online platform dedicated to showcasing the finest restaurants and bars across Australia. Founded in 1996, the company has positioned itself as a trusted guide for culinary experiences, offering services such as restaurant listings, gift card sales, and curated dining experiences. The website demonstrates a strong market presence with consistent branding and a clear focus on the hospitality sector. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Vue.js, HubSpot CMS, and integrates advanced analytics and fraud prevention tools like Google Analytics and Forter. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a seamless user experience with clear navigation and interactive search features. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and use of reputable third-party security scripts, although explicit security headers could be more visible. Privacy compliance is well addressed with accessible privacy and cookie policies, and GDPR considerations are evident. Overall, the website reflects a professional and credible business with a medium-sized operational scale in the Australian hospitality market.

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 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
50
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 company maintains a competitive advantage through its longevity and comprehensive service offerings in the Australian dining sector. Revenue streams likely include advertising, gift card sales, and partnerships with restaurants and vendors. The target audience includes Australian residents and tourists seeking quality dining experiences. The partnership ecosystem includes vendor portals and sister sites such as Best Restaurants New Zealand. The business model is primarily digital, focusing on content curation and e-commerce for gift cards and experiences. Growth indicators include active social media presence and continuous content updates. Strategic observations suggest opportunities for expanding incident response transparency and enhancing security header implementations.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, integration of fraud prevention via Forter, and secure form handling through HubSpot. No immediate vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options in the visible source suggests room for improvement. There is no public vulnerability disclosure or incident response contact information, which could be a gap in security culture and readiness. Compliance with privacy regulations is strong, but further transparency on data retention and incident handling would enhance trust. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and header enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly declare security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a public vulnerability disclosure policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and security culture.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  4. Enhance data retention and privacy policy disclosures to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
  5. Consider adding verified company phone contact details to improve customer trust and accessibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Best Restaurants of Australia
Description
Explore the best restaurants near you with Best Restaurants Australia, your premier guide to the nation's finest dining experiences! Since 1996, we've been curating exceptional culinary adventures, connecting you with top chefs and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're searching for a cherished local gem or eager to uncover new gourmet destinations, we bring the best of Australian dining directly to you.
Key services
Restaurant and bar listings, Gift card sales, Experience packages, Event and specials listings
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, HubSpot Forms, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Forter fraud prevention
Frameworks
Vue.js (inferred from v-on and component tags), HubSpot CMS integration
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Forter fraud prevention script
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with HubSpot

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing
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 branding and consistent design throughout
  3. Multiple contact emails for different enquiry types
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. Privacy and terms policies are clearly linked and comprehensive
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  7. No phone numbers explicitly labeled as company contact found
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Vue.js and HubSpot CMS, supported by widely used libraries such as jQuery and Google Analytics. The integration of Forter indicates attention to fraud prevention. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). The site uses asynchronous script loading to optimize page load times. Technical debt appears low, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is recommended. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and scalable digital presence.
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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