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Security report for southportsharks.com.au

Southport Sharks · Hospitality · Australia

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Southport Sharks is a well-established sports, leisure, and entertainment complex located on the Gold Coast, Australia. The organization offers a diverse range of services including membership programs, multiple dining venues, a fitness centre, accommodation through a partner hotel, and a football club with multiple teams. The website reflects a mature digital presence with rich multimedia content, clear navigation, and integration of modern web technologies such as WordPress, jQuery, and Google Analytics. The business targets local residents, sports enthusiasts, families, and visitors seeking leisure and entertainment experiences. Technically, the site is hosted on AWS infrastructure with a WordPress CMS, optimized for mobile devices and SEO, though some accessibility features could be improved. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers which are recommended for enhanced protection. Privacy compliance is limited as no explicit privacy or cookie policies were found, which is a notable gap. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and provides comprehensive information about the business and its offerings.

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

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 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

    • 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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  • 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
67
Security headers
40
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
65

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

Southport Sharks holds a strong market position as a leading regional sports and entertainment venue on the Gold Coast. Its diversified business model includes hospitality, fitness, accommodation, and sports club operations, generating multiple revenue streams from memberships, events, dining, and retail. The presence of multiple subdomains and partner sites indicates a well-integrated ecosystem supporting various customer segments including families, fitness enthusiasts, and sports fans. The company leverages digital marketing tools and analytics to engage its audience and optimize user experience. Growth indicators include ongoing promotions, events, and a masterplan for future development aligned with the 2032 Olympics. Strategic partnerships with accommodation providers and event venues enhance its competitive advantage. The business demonstrates a community-oriented approach with family-friendly activities and local sports engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented ensuring encrypted communications. The use of Google reCAPTCHA scripts suggests measures against automated abuse on forms. However, the absence of DNSSEC leaves the domain vulnerable to DNS spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries in the provided content. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the business to regulatory risks under GDPR or similar frameworks. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, indicating potential gaps in transparency and readiness. Overall, while basic security practices are in place, enhancements are recommended to strengthen defense and compliance posture.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Regularly audit and update all CMS components and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Establish and publish an incident response policy and contact channels for security issues to improve transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Southport Sharks
Description
Southport Sharks is the Gold Coast’s premier sport, leisure, and entertainment destination offering a wide range of services including membership programs, dining options, fitness centre, accommodation, events centre, and football club activities.
Key services
Membership programs, Dining and beverage outlets, Fitness centre and group classes, Accommodation via Mantra at Sharks, Events and functions venue, Football club activities and teams
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, jQuery 3.7.1, Swiper.js, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Maps API, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Adobe Typekit Fonts
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No DNSSEC (not enabled)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA script (implied for forms)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

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 multimedia.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy pages explicitly found in provided content.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with phone and physical address.
  4. Multiple subdomains and partner sites indicate a mature business ecosystem.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices evident.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  7. Security posture is good but can be improved with DNSSEC and security headers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.1 with a modern tech stack including jQuery 3.7.1, Swiper.js for carousels, and Adobe Typekit for fonts. Hosting is provided via AWS infrastructure as indicated by DNS servers. The site uses Yoast SEO plugin for search engine optimization and Google Analytics for traffic monitoring. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and clear navigation. Accessibility features are basic and could be improved to meet higher standards. The site uses Google Maps API for location services and integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form security. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and DNS configuration. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with business goals.
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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