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Security report for destinationgoldcoast.com

Experience Gold Coast · Hospitality · Australia

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Experience Gold Coast operates as a regional tourism and experience promotion platform focused on the Gold Coast region in Australia. The website provides comprehensive information on attractions, events, accommodation, and student resources, positioning itself as a key destination marketing entity. The business is relatively new, founded in 2022, and leverages partnerships with local cultural and educational organizations to enhance its offerings. Technically, the website is built on Sitecore CMS, hosted with Azure DNS, and employs a modern tech stack including Bootstrap 4 and various analytics and tracking tools. The site is well-structured with good SEO and accessibility features, though performance is moderate. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain locking, but DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security or privacy policies are visible. The site extensively uses third-party tracking pixels, indicating a high level of user data collection without visible consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and clearer contact and security policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Potential Subdomain Takeover

      Subdomain staging.experiencegoldcoast.com points to unregistered service ditmr9zsvm170.cloudfront.net

      What to do: Remove or fix CNAME record to prevent subdomain takeover

      • WSTG-CONF-10
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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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
82
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
77

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 targets tourists, students, and locals interested in exploring the Gold Coast, offering services such as travel planning, event promotion, accommodation listings, and student support. Its market position is that of a regional tourism authority or destination marketing organization, leveraging partnerships with cultural institutions like HOTA and educational platforms. The business model is primarily informational and promotional, likely funded by local government or tourism bodies. The presence of multiple partner domains and external booking links suggests a broad ecosystem supporting tourism and education. Growth indicators include active event promotion and integration with social media channels. The company maintains a consistent brand and professional online presence, supporting its credibility in the hospitality sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and domain registration locked with multiple EPP status flags. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for domain security. There are no visible security or incident response policies, and no security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present. The extensive use of third-party tracking and analytics scripts increases the attack surface and raises privacy concerns, especially given the lack of visible cookie consent or privacy policies. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved by implementing DNSSEC, publishing security policies, and enhancing privacy compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and inform users.
  4. Add visible contact information including security incident response contacts and general inquiries.
  5. Introduce a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Experience Gold Coast
Description
Discover the best attractions, events, and experiences on the Gold Coast. Plan your perfect getaway with insider tips and local insights.
Key services
Tourism information, Event promotion, Accommodation listings, Travel planning, Student resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Azure DNS, Sitecore Engage, Microsoft Application Insights, Google Tag Manager, Mouseflow, ClickCease, Bing Ads, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Tag, Quora Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Slick Carousel
Frameworks
Bootstrap 4, Sitecore
Platforms
Azure DNS hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain locked with multiple EPP status flags
  • Use of modern analytics and tracking scripts with async loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Microsoft Clarity, Mouseflow, TikTok Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, Quora Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, ClickCease
Tracking pixels
Pinterest, TikTok, Google Analytics (via GTM), Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, Quora Pixel, Mouseflow
Marketing tools
Sitecore Engage
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional tourism and experience guide for the Gold Coast region.
  2. No visible privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the homepage or header.
  3. Extensive use of third-party analytics and tracking scripts indicating high user tracking.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided content.
  5. Site uses Sitecore CMS and Azure DNS hosting.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  7. No visible security or incident response policies.
  8. Good use of structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and social media integration.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and robust technical infrastructure based on Sitecore CMS and Azure DNS hosting. It employs Bootstrap 4 for responsive design and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, and others. The site is mobile optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices, including structured data in JSON-LD format. Performance is moderate, likely due to the number of third-party scripts loaded asynchronously. There is no indication of technical debt or outdated technologies, but the absence of DNSSEC and privacy compliance features are notable technical gaps. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and scalable online presence for the business.
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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