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Security report for hspa.com

Hoosier State Press Association · Media · United States

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

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Hoosier State Press Association (HSPA) is a longstanding regional trade organization founded in 1933 that advocates for free press and supports Indiana newspapers through membership services, advocacy, events, and advertising programs. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence targeting media professionals and newspapers in Indiana. Technically, the site is built on the Wild Apricot membership platform, leveraging JavaScript, jQuery, and Google reCAPTCHA for security. While the site is accessible and uses HTTPS, it lacks visible privacy and cookie policies, which impacts privacy compliance scores. Security posture is solid with encrypted connections and bot protection on login forms, but could be improved with additional security headers and incident response information. The domain WHOIS data is incomplete, limiting full trust verification, but the website content and external links indicate legitimacy. Overall, the site is safe, professional, and functional with room for privacy and security enhancements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, Twitter

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • 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
67
Security headers
60
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
70

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

HSPA operates as a small non-profit media trade association with a clear focus on Indiana newspapers. Its business model centers on membership fees, advocacy, and advertising services. The organization maintains a stable market position with a long history and regional influence. Key services include member resources, legal advocacy, contests, and advertising networks. The website supports these functions with event listings, news updates, and member directories. Social media presence on Facebook and Twitter supports outreach. The lack of detailed WHOIS data is a minor concern but does not detract significantly from the organization's credibility. Growth opportunities may include enhanced digital engagement and expanded privacy compliance to meet evolving regulatory standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced site-wide, and Google reCAPTCHA protects the login form against automated abuse. However, the absence of common security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The site lacks published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies, which could improve transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which is a compliance gap especially under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the site's purpose but could be strengthened with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve privacy compliance and user trust.
  2. Add standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact information to improve security transparency and readiness.
  4. Improve accessibility features and SEO optimization to enhance user experience and search engine visibility.
  5. Regularly review and update WHOIS information to ensure domain registration transparency and trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hoosier State Press Association
Description
Since 1933, The Hoosier State Press Association (HSPA) has been Indiana's trade organization advocating for the free press, promoting high standards of journalism, and providing support and services to its member newspapers.
Key services
Advocacy for free press, Membership resources, Events and contests, Advertising services, Legal resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, WebFont Loader
Frameworks
Wild Apricot CMS
Platforms
Wild Apricot Membership Software
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v2 invisible used on login form
  • Login form with CSRF protection implied

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is focused on a regional press association with clear business purpose.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, address, and email.
  5. Security posture is good with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA but lacks advanced headers.
  6. WHOIS data is incomplete or unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected; site is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Wild Apricot CMS platform, utilizing JavaScript, jQuery, and Google reCAPTCHA for interactive and security features. The site loads moderate resources and is mobile optimized with responsive design elements. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. The site lacks advanced SEO meta tags and accessibility features but has a clear navigation structure. Hosting appears to be managed by Wild Apricot, a specialized membership software provider. Technical debt is low given the use of a managed platform, but opportunities exist to modernize security headers and improve privacy compliance mechanisms.
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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