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Security report for orienteering.org

International Orienteering Federation · Non-profit · Sweden

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) operates as the global governing body for orienteering sports, providing comprehensive resources, event information, rankings, and educational materials for multiple orienteering disciplines. The website serves a global audience of athletes, organizers, and enthusiasts, positioning IOF as an authoritative and trusted entity in the orienteering community. The digital infrastructure is built on WordPress with modern performance optimizations and integrates live event coverage and media streaming platforms. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, though security headers could be enhanced to improve protection. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms indicate GDPR compliance. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained online presence for a medium-sized non-profit sports federation based in Sweden.

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

8 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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 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

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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
50
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
56

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

IOF holds a strong market position as the official international federation for orienteering, leveraging partnerships with Olympic and global sports organizations. Its business model focuses on governance, event coordination, and community engagement rather than commercial revenue. The website supports multiple revenue streams indirectly through sponsorships and partnerships. The target audience includes athletes, event organizers, and fans worldwide. The partnership ecosystem includes specialized service providers for event management, rankings, and media streaming, enhancing IOF's operational capabilities. Growth indicators include active event calendars, educational initiatives, and global outreach programs. Strategic observations highlight IOF's emphasis on sustainability, fair play, and athlete support.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive information. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios like clickjacking or MIME sniffing. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is supported by visible privacy and cookie policies. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly found, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-commercial site but could benefit from enhanced header policies and documented incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Continue to maintain GDPR compliance with clear privacy notices and consent mechanisms, and consider publishing data retention policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
International Orienteering Federation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Orienteering Federation
Description
The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) is the global governing body for the sport of orienteering, providing information on events, rankings, rules, and resources for various orienteering disciplines including Foot Orienteering, Ski Orienteering, Mountain Bike Orienteering (MTBO), and Trail Orienteering (TrailO).
Key services
Event organization and calendar, World rankings and competition rules, Educational materials and e-learning courses, Live event coverage and media, Sustainability and environmental guidelines
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, Owl Carousel, WP Rocket (performance optimization), Google Analytics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of deferred and lazy-loaded scripts for performance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
WP Rocket
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is rich and relevant to the orienteering sports community.
  3. Multiple orienteering disciplines and resources are covered comprehensively.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  6. Security headers could be improved for enhanced protection.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance.
  8. Contact information is clearly provided with official emails and addresses.
  9. Strong affiliations with international sports organizations enhance trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using PHP and jQuery, enhanced with Bootstrap 4 for responsive design and Owl Carousel for interactive elements. Performance is optimized using WP Rocket for caching, lazy loading, and script deferral. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Some technical debt is evident in missing security headers and basic accessibility features. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a fast, user-friendly experience suitable for the federation's global audience.
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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