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Security report for planetsport.com

Planet Sport · Media · United Kingdom

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Planet Sport is a UK-based independent sports media company founded in 2010, offering sports news, betting tips, odds, and expert predictions. The website targets sports fans and betting enthusiasts, positioning itself as a leading media business with a monthly global audience exceeding 25 million. The business model relies on content publishing combined with affiliate marketing for betting offers. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including Next.js, React, and integrates multiple analytics and consent management tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and consent mechanisms but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration transparency, though the website content and business presence suggest legitimacy. Overall, the site is professional and functional but would benefit from enhanced security and compliance disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 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 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 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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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

Planet Sport operates in the competitive sports media sector with a focus on sports betting content. Its competitive advantage lies in its large audience reach and diversified content including football, horse racing, and other sports. Revenue streams likely include advertising, affiliate commissions from betting offers, and sponsored content. The target customer segment includes UK and international sports fans interested in betting. The company maintains partnerships with affiliate networks and uses multiple marketing and tracking tools. Growth indicators include active content updates and a broad social media presence. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to improve trust through enhanced transparency and security disclosures.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and a consent management platform for privacy compliance. However, it lacks several security best practices such as explicit security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable risk factor impacting trust. Compliance with GDPR is partially addressed via consent mechanisms but lacks comprehensive privacy policy documentation. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the site content.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to demonstrate security maturity and readiness.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Verify and update domain WHOIS information to improve transparency and legitimacy perception.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Planet Sport
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Planet Sport
Description
Planet Sport Group is the UK’s leading independent sports media business operating a portfolio of storied publishing titles entertaining global audiences of more than 25 million every month.
Key services
Sports news, Sports betting tips, Odds and predictions, Bookmaker reviews, Betting guides
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), JavaScript, CSS, UniConsent Consent Manager, Google Tag Manager, Chartbeat, Customer.io analytics
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Customer.io
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Pubmatic (pubtm.com)
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via GTM), Chartbeat, Customer.io
Marketing tools
UniConsent Consent Manager
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 rich content and structured data.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is a concern for domain transparency.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are partially implemented with consent management.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. Affiliate marketing is prominent with clear disclaimers.
  6. No phone numbers or physical contact forms found; only email contact present.
  7. Good use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  8. No signs of adult or NSFW content; content is sports and betting focused.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with server-side rendering capabilities, supporting good SEO and performance. It uses multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools including Google Tag Manager, Chartbeat, and Customer.io. Consent management is handled by UniConsent, indicating attention to privacy compliance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses preloading and lazy loading for images to improve performance. However, no CMS or hosting provider details were identified. Accessibility features are basic but present. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and more explicit compliance documentation.
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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