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Security report for hgconf.com

Technology · Ukraine

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HIT Games Conference (HGC) is a professional B2B event organizer specializing in the gaming industry, covering mobile, PC, console, and Web3 games. Originating from Ukraine and established in 2020, HGC has grown into a recognized international conference player with presence in Europe, MENA, and Asia. The platform primarily targets game developers, publishers, and service providers, facilitating networking and industry growth. Technically, the website is built on the Tilda CMS platform, leveraging standard web technologies such as jQuery and integrates Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for marketing and analytics purposes. The site is mobile-optimized and presents a consistent brand image with good content quality. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and domain protections but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, which are recommended for enhanced security. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies and no explicit consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is functional and professional but would benefit from improved compliance and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

5 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 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

  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 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
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
69

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

HGC operates in the technology sector as an event organizer for the gaming industry, focusing on B2B services. Its competitive advantage lies in its international reach and specialization in gaming markets including emerging Web3 technologies. The business model revolves around hosting conferences and networking events, generating revenue likely through sponsorships, partnerships, and ticket sales. The use of Google Forms for speaker and partner applications indicates a lean operational approach. The company targets game developers, publishers, and service providers, positioning itself as a key industry connector. Growth indicators include expansion into multiple regions and consistent event scheduling. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed but includes Google and Facebook platforms for marketing. Strategic observations suggest the company should enhance its compliance and security posture to build greater trust and meet regulatory requirements.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain status protections preventing unauthorized domain changes. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options exposes potential risks. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. The lack of a security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in security governance and transparency. Compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies and no consent mechanisms. The security culture appears basic, with reliance on platform defaults and third-party services. Business impact of these gaps includes potential regulatory penalties and reduced user trust. Incident response readiness is unclear, and no dedicated security contacts are provided.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance and user consent mechanisms.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Include verified company contact information (email, phone, physical address) to enhance business credibility and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
HGC is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more. Born in Ukraine, evolved over four years into a key player in international gaming conferences, recognized in Europe, MENA and Asia. Main target audience: game development companies, publishers and game services.
Key services
Gaming industry conferences, Networking events, Publishing and development growth support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.10.2, Tilda CMS scripts, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
Tilda Blocks, Tilda Animation, Tilda Forms
Platforms
Tilda CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
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 B2B event platform for the gaming industry.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  3. Uses Google Forms for speaker and partner applications, no direct contact forms detected.
  4. Social media presence mainly on Facebook; no other social media links found.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information present.
  7. Website uses HTTPS but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC.
  8. Content is well structured and visually consistent with the brand.
  9. Tracking scripts for analytics and advertising are present without explicit cookie consent mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Tilda CMS platform, utilizing jQuery 1.10.2 and various Tilda-specific scripts for animations, forms, and galleries. It integrates Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for tracking and marketing purposes. The site is mobile responsive with adaptive layouts for different screen sizes. Performance is moderate, with multiple external resources loaded from Tilda CDN and Google/Facebook domains. The use of Google Forms for data collection indicates reliance on third-party services for form handling. There is no evidence of modern JavaScript frameworks or advanced backend technologies. Technical risks include outdated jQuery version and lack of advanced security configurations. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack, improve performance optimization, and enhance accessibility features.
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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