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Security report for ciss.org

International Committee of Sports for the Deaf · Non-profit · N/a

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) operates the website ciss.org, serving as a non-profit international sports governing body dedicated to deaf athletes and deaf sports events worldwide. The organization has a long history dating back to 1924 and is recognized for organizing the Deaflympics and other related championships. The website provides news, event information, and resources for athletes, countries, and sports enthusiasts within the deaf community. The target audience includes deaf athletes, sports organizations, and the international sports community. Technically, the website employs modern frontend technologies such as Bootstrap 5 and jQuery 3.6.0, offering a responsive and user-friendly experience. The site is moderately performant with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO optimization is basic but sufficient for the content provided. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, but the domain is registered with Network Solutions, LLC, and uses 1and1 DNS servers. From a security perspective, the website uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place. However, it lacks DNSSEC, security headers, and a cookie consent mechanism, which are important for enhancing security and privacy compliance. No forms or direct contact emails are visible on the homepage, limiting data collection risks but also reducing user engagement options. The WHOIS data is consistent with the organization's history and shows no suspicious patterns, supporting the domain's legitimacy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and focused on its niche audience. Security and privacy practices could be improved to align with modern standards and regulatory requirements. The absence of a cookie policy and explicit GDPR compliance indicators are notable gaps. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy mechanisms, and incident response transparency would enhance the site's security posture and user trust.

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 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

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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
15
Email security
65
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

ICSD holds a strong market position as the authoritative international body for deaf sports, with a legacy dating back nearly a century. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on organizing international sporting events such as the Deaflympics and supporting deaf athletes globally. The organization leverages partnerships with related domains like deaflympics.com and maintains an active social media presence to engage its community. Revenue streams likely include sponsorships, event hosting, and grants typical for non-profit sports organizations. The website content and structure reflect a clear focus on its target audience, with consistent branding and professional presentation. Growth indicators include upcoming events and workshops, signaling ongoing activity and engagement within the deaf sports ecosystem.

Security posture

The current security posture is moderate. The website uses HTTPS and has domain transfer lock enabled, which are positive indicators. However, the lack of DNSSEC, security headers (such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security), and absence of a cookie consent mechanism reduce overall security and privacy compliance. No incident response or security policy information is published, limiting transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The site does not appear to use vulnerable libraries but could benefit from regular security audits and implementation of best practices to improve resilience against attacks and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Conduct regular security assessments and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
Description
CISS.org is the deaf sports organization for deaf athletes who compete at an elite international level dating back to the 1900's.
Key services
Organizing Deaflympics and other deaf sports championships, Providing news and event information related to deaf sports, Supporting athletes and countries involved in deaf sports
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Bootstrap 5
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited to prevent unauthorized transfers

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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 challenges.
  2. Content is focused on deaf sports and related events with a clear organizational purpose.
  3. No forms detected on the homepage; no direct contact emails or phone numbers visible.
  4. Social media presence includes Facebook and Twitter accounts related to Deaflympics.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism or explicit GDPR compliance indicators found.
  6. No security headers detected in the provided data; DNSSEC not enabled.
  7. Website uses modern frontend technologies (Bootstrap 5, jQuery 3.6.0).
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
  9. No advertising or tracking technologies detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Bootstrap 5 and jQuery 3.6.0, providing a modern and responsive frontend framework. The HTML structure is valid and includes appropriate meta tags for SEO and social sharing (Open Graph). The site is mobile optimized with responsive design elements and basic accessibility features. Hosting details are not explicitly stated, but DNS is managed via 1and1 servers and the domain is registered with Network Solutions, LLC. Performance is moderate with no obvious issues, but no advanced performance optimization techniques (e.g., lazy loading, CDN usage) were detected. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom or static site architecture, which may reduce complexity but could limit content management flexibility.
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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