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Security report for golfchannel.com

Golf Channel · Media · United States

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

Golf Channel is a prominent media brand specializing in golf-related content including live streams, news, videos, and podcasts. It operates under the NBC Sports Group umbrella, targeting golf enthusiasts and sports fans primarily in the United States. The website offers a rich multimedia experience with integrated live streaming and extensive editorial content, positioning itself as a leading golf media outlet. Technically, the site employs modern technologies such as JW Player for video streaming, OneTrust for cookie consent, and various advertising and analytics platforms, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and maintains privacy compliance with GDPR indicators, although it lacks a public security policy or incident response contact. The WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, which is common for large media brands but slightly reduces transparency. Overall, the site is professional, secure, and trustworthy with excellent content quality and user experience.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
62
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
Average
76
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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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Total records
540
Employees
1
Customers
378
Third parties
161
Weak passwords
18%

Latest record dated 2025-07-20 · 13 subdomains affected

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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

Golf Channel leverages a media and advertising business model focused on golf sports content delivery. Its market position is strong as a niche leader in golf broadcasting and digital content. Revenue streams likely include advertising, sponsorships, and possibly subscription or pay-per-view services. The target audience includes golf fans and sports viewers seeking live and on-demand golf content. The brand benefits from its association with NBC Sports Group, enhancing credibility and reach. The website's partnership ecosystem includes major ad networks and analytics providers, supporting monetization and audience insights. Growth indicators include comprehensive digital content offerings and integration with social media platforms. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in streaming technology and privacy compliance will sustain market leadership.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of multiple security headers, and implementation of cookie consent mechanisms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through consent banners and privacy policy content. The use of third-party scripts and ad networks introduces potential risk vectors that require ongoing monitoring. Overall, the security maturity is solid for a media website but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Golf Channel
Description
Watch live golf action and get news, analysis and hear from the best players in the world.
Key services
Live golf streaming, Golf news and analysis, Golf videos and podcasts
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JW Player, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Adobe DTM (Dynamic Tag Management), Freewheel Ad Manager, mParticle, Taboola, Facebook SDK, Google Fonts, VeriSign Registry Services
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, mParticle, ScorecardResearch
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Freewheel, Taboola, ScorecardResearch
Tracking pixels
mParticle, Adobe DTM, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM, mParticle
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 media streaming capabilities.
  2. Strong use of third-party ad and analytics services.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms implemented.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage or metadata.
  5. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable or privacy protected, reducing transparency.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected; content is family-friendly sports media.
  8. Good SEO and social media integration (Twitter, Facebook).
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JW Player for video streaming, OneTrust for privacy management, Adobe DTM for tag management, and mParticle for customer data platform capabilities. It integrates multiple ad networks such as Freewheel and Taboola, and analytics services including Adobe Analytics and ScorecardResearch. The site loads Google Fonts asynchronously and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. The site is hosted on a scalable infrastructure likely managed by NBC Sports Group or its partners. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require vigilant security monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and publish more detailed technical and security documentation.
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. 71/100Medium28 findingsView report
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