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Security report for rainmaker.com.au

Rainmaker Information · Finance · Australia

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Rainmaker Information is a well-established Australian company specializing in providing comprehensive data, research, and market insights for the wealth management sector, including superannuation funds, investment managers, and financial advisers. The company operates under the umbrella of ISS - Institutional Shareholder Services, leveraging over 30 years of industry experience to deliver market-leading intelligence solutions. Their offerings include subscription-based data terminals, research reports, CRM integration, ratings and awards, and professional development services, positioning them as a key player in the Australian financial services market. Technically, the website is built on modern platforms such as Webflow and HubSpot, integrating multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and form protections like reCAPTCHA, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly disclosed. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates a strong posture with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR standards. However, the absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers and lack of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies suggest areas for improvement in transparency and user trust. Overall, Rainmaker Information presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence consistent with its market position. The domain WHOIS data is privacy protected in accordance with auDA policies, which is justified given the nature of the business. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security transparency, publishing incident response and vulnerability disclosure information, and providing clearer direct contact channels to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

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"

    • 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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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  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
68

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

Rainmaker Information holds a strong market position as a specialized data and research provider within the Australian wealth management industry. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive historical data, industry expertise, and affiliation with ISS Market Intelligence. The business model centers on subscription services for data terminals and research products, supplemented by professional development and media publications. Target customers include superannuation funds, financial advisers, investment managers, and professional services firms. Growth indicators include continuous product expansion and media presence. The partnership ecosystem includes ISS and related ISS Market Intelligence domains, enhancing credibility and reach. Operationally, the company demonstrates a mature digital marketing and analytics strategy, supporting business development and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. Use of reCAPTCHA on forms mitigates automated abuse risks. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms indicate compliance with data protection regulations. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy, incident response page, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness communication. No contact channels for security incidents (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails) were found. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security governance documents and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide direct contact information for security incidents, such as a security@rainmaker.com.au email address.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance disclosures by including data retention policies and data protection officer contact details if applicable.
  5. Maintain and regularly update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Rainmaker Information
Description
Rainmaker Information provides market leading data, research and market insights about the Australian wealth management market.
Key services
Market data and research terminals (Rainmaker MarketPro Institutional, Wholesale, Superannuation), Research reports, Data and CRM integration solutions, Ratings and awards, Money magazine publication, Professional development (CPD)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Fonts (Montserrat, Manrope), HubSpot forms and analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Quantcast, ShareThis social sharing
Platforms
HubSpot, Webflow
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Quantcast
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Quantcast, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot, ShareThis
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on Australian wealth management market data and research.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and marketing/analytics tools.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via forms.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected as per auDA policy; no registrant details available.
  8. Website is professionally designed, mobile optimized, and SEO friendly.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS and integrates HubSpot for forms and analytics, supported by a suite of modern marketing and tracking technologies including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Quantcast. The site uses Google Fonts for typography and is hosted on Webflow's CDN, ensuring fast load times and global availability. The HTML and CSS are valid and well-structured, with responsive design optimized for mobile devices. Performance is fast with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA landmarks and improved keyboard navigation cues. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph data, and canonical URLs. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern, scalable, and well-maintained, supporting the business's digital presence effectively.
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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