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Security report for qrl.com.au

Queensland Rugby League · Media · Australia

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Queensland Rugby League (QRL) is the official governing body for rugby league in Queensland, Australia. The website serves as a comprehensive platform providing news, match schedules, player and club information, and community engagement for rugby league fans and participants. It holds a strong market position as a trusted source for rugby league content in the region, supporting various competitions and community initiatives. The site targets rugby league enthusiasts, players, clubs, and the broader community interested in the sport's development and events. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Vue.js, AppDynamics for performance monitoring, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Optimizely for experimentation. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with a moderate performance profile. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and standard security headers, contributing to a robust security posture. Security-wise, the site demonstrates good practices with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance. However, there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. Overall, the risk profile is low, with strong trust indicators and professional content. Strategically, QRL should focus on enhancing transparency around security policies and incident response, continue monitoring third-party scripts for vulnerabilities, and optimize site performance further to improve user experience and security resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

4 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 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
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
78

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

QRL operates as a sports governing body and media content provider, leveraging official partnerships and community engagement to maintain its market leadership in Queensland rugby league. Its business model revolves around content dissemination, event management, and community support. Revenue streams likely include sponsorships, merchandise sales (via partner sites), and event ticketing. The organization targets a diverse audience from grassroots players to professional fans, supported by a strong digital presence and social media engagement. The partnership with maroonsshop.com indicates a strategic merchandising channel. Growth indicators include active competition coverage and digital modernization efforts.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure form implementations including CAPTCHA. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected. Privacy compliance is evident with clear policies and consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. Incident response contacts are not prominently displayed, which could delay response to security incidents. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools necessitates ongoing vigilance to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced documentation and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user responsibilities.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts including security and abuse email addresses.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Optimize website performance through caching, image optimization, and minimizing script load times.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Queensland Rugby League
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Queensland Rugby League
Description
News, video and photos from the Queensland Rugby League rugby league including the Queensland Maroons, Hostplus Cup, Hastings Deering Colts, and Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup
Key services
News updates, Match draws and results, Player and club information, Community engagement, Event and ticketing information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, AppDynamics, Google Tag Manager, Optimizely
Frameworks
Vue.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Secure forms with CAPTCHA

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, AppDynamics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Optimizely, AppDynamics
Marketing tools
Optimizely
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich with sports-related news, match data, and community information.
  3. Use of modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics tools.
  4. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and appear compliant.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected but consistent with legitimate use.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Vue.js) with integration of performance monitoring (AppDynamics) and analytics (Google Tag Manager). It uses CDN-hosted scripts for optimization and experimentation (Optimizely). The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but likely involve a professional hosting provider given the security posture. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in load times. The technical stack supports scalability and user engagement but requires continuous maintenance to address evolving security and performance challenges.
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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