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Security report for leadersinsport.com

Leaders · Media · United Kingdom

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Leaders is a well-established media and events company founded in 2009, specializing in connecting influential figures in the global sport industry through events, memberships, and intelligence services. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a modern WordPress-based infrastructure, leveraging multiple analytics and marketing tools while maintaining GDPR compliance through a consent management platform. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and reputable hosting via Cloudflare, though DNSSEC is not enabled. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the site offers excellent content quality, user experience, and professional branding, positioning it as a leading platform in the sport business sector.

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

3 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. 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 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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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
75
Security headers
55
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
79

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 executives and practitioners in sport business and performance, offering memberships, global events, and curated intelligence content. Its market position is strong, supported by industry testimonials and a consistent brand presence. The business model relies on memberships and event participation, supplemented by content publishing. The presence of a partner domain (leadersclub.com) indicates an ecosystem approach. The company operates primarily in the UK and US markets, with medium organizational size and a focus on media sector services.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and security headers, uses Cloudflare for DNS and CDN services, and integrates a consent management platform for privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended enhancement. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is noted as an area for improvement. The use of multiple third-party tracking and marketing scripts is balanced by consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature privacy and security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Consider implementing a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Continue to monitor and enhance privacy compliance as regulations evolve, ensuring clear user consent and data handling practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Leaders
Description
We connect the most influential people in sport to the most powerful ideas. Through a series of global events, topic-led communities, and cutting edge intelligence.
Key services
Global events, Topic-led communities, Intelligence hub, Membership programs
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag, Osano CMP
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Cloudflare
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Use of Cloudflare CDN and security services
  • Consent management platform (Osano) implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Marketing tools
Osano Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Content is rich, updated, and relevant to sport business and performance leadership.
  3. Strong presence of industry testimonials and social proof.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with consent mechanisms.
  7. Domain and hosting infrastructure are stable and reputable.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO, jQuery, and slick carousel for UI components. It uses Cloudflare for DNS and CDN, enhancing performance and security. Multiple analytics and marketing tools are integrated, including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight, and Twitter tags, managed via Google Tag Manager. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast with efficient resource loading. The technical implementation reflects a well-maintained and modern digital infrastructure suitable for a professional media 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 79/100Low25 findingsView report
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