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Security report for handball.ch

Schweizerischer Handball-Verband (SHV) · Other · Switzerland

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Schweizerischer Handball-Verband (SHV) operates as the national governing body and competence center for handball in Switzerland. The website serves as an information hub for players, clubs, fans, and stakeholders, providing match schedules, league data, player profiles, and event information. The organization holds a strong market position as the official federation for handball in Switzerland, focusing on sport governance and promotion. Technically, the website is built on the Umbraco CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and integrations such as Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Cookiebot for analytics and compliance. The site demonstrates good digital maturity with responsive design and SEO optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and anti-CSRF protections, although explicit security and incident response policies are not publicly detailed. Privacy compliance is well addressed through a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with the organization's mission.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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 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. 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

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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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
16
Employees
0
Customers
16
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
6%

1 subdomain 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

SHV's market positioning as the Swiss national handball federation provides it with authoritative control over the sport's governance and development. Its business model centers on sport administration, event organization, and community engagement rather than commercial sales. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, sponsorships, and event-related income. The target audience includes athletes, clubs, fans, and sports officials within Switzerland. The partnership ecosystem includes technology providers like Opten AG and Swisslos for digital services and betting widgets. The organization's digital presence supports its strategic goals of sport promotion and stakeholder communication.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and cookie consent aligned with GDPR requirements. Use of anti-CSRF tokens and secure cookies indicates attention to common web security threats. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Third-party scripts from HubSpot, Facebook, and Google introduce potential risk vectors that require ongoing monitoring. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but further enhancements such as a vulnerability disclosure program would strengthen security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program (e.g., security.txt) to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Schweizerischer Handball-Verband (SHV)
Description
Der Schweizerische Handball-Verband (SHV) ist der nationale Fachverband und das Kompetenzzentrum für den Handballsport in der Schweiz.
Key services
Handball sport governance, Matchcenter and league information, Player and team data, Event and venue information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Umbraco CMS, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot analytics and marketing scripts, Google Maps API, Moment.js, Pikaday datepicker, Cookiebot for cookie consent
Frameworks
Umbraco
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • Anti-CSRF tokens in cookies (.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.#)
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot tracking
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with strong security headers
  2. Cookie consent implemented with detailed cookie categories
  3. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics integrations present
  4. No signs of malware or phishing
  5. Content is professional and relevant to Swiss handball community
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response page found
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy of the organization
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Umbraco CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Moment.js, and Google Maps API. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in script loading and caching. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured data. Cookiebot integration ensures compliance with cookie regulations. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the site uses Cloudflare CDN services. Technical debt appears low, but continuous modernization and performance tuning are recommended to maintain user experience and security.
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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