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Security report for uci.org

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) · Transportation · Switzerland

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

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the global governing body for cycling, responsible for organizing international cycling events, setting regulations, and promoting the sport across multiple disciplines including road, mountain bike, BMX, and para-cycling. The organization serves a diverse audience including federations, teams, officials, riders, media, event organizers, and fans worldwide. With a founding year of 1900 and headquartered in Switzerland, UCI holds a prominent position in the sports governance sector. Technically, the UCI website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5, integrated with analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Facebook Pixel. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, offers good accessibility features, and maintains a professional design and navigation structure. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement and appropriate security headers, ensuring a secure browsing experience. From a security and compliance perspective, the website demonstrates strong privacy practices with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including GDPR compliance and user consent mechanisms. Although WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, the website's content, branding, and partner affiliations strongly support its legitimacy. No critical vulnerabilities or security issues were detected. Overall, the UCI website reflects a mature digital presence with a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance, supporting its role as a leading international sports federation.

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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 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

    • 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
25
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
67

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

UCI operates as a non-profit international sports federation with a focus on cycling governance and event management. Its market position is that of a global leader in cycling sports, supported by partnerships with major industry players like Shimano, Tissot, and Santini. The business model centers on regulation, event organization, athlete development, and promoting cycling integrity and safety. Revenue streams likely include sponsorships, partnerships, event fees, and merchandise sales through the UCI Shop. The organization targets a broad spectrum of stakeholders from federations to fans, emphasizing inclusivity and sustainability. Growth indicators include expanding event calendars and initiatives like the UCI Cycling for All & Sustainability Awards. The partnership ecosystem is robust, enhancing credibility and market reach.

Security posture

The UCI website exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance measures such as cookie consent banners. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security.txt file and explicit incident response documentation suggests areas for improvement in vulnerability disclosure and incident management transparency. Overall, the site aligns well with industry best practices for security and privacy.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Develop and make publicly available detailed incident response and security policies.
  3. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts to mitigate potential security risks.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.
  5. Continue to monitor and update security headers and SSL configurations to maintain high security standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Description
The UCI is the international governing body for cycling, organizing events, setting regulations, and promoting cycling disciplines worldwide.
Key services
Cycling event organization, Regulation and governance, Cycling integrity and anti-doping, Medical and safety protocols, Cycling development and training (UCI World Cycling Centre), Promotion of diversity and inclusion
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, Cookie Script
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure external scripts loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Cookie Script
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 navigation
  2. Strong branding and consistent design aligned with a global sports federation
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. Multiple official social media channels linked
  5. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools with privacy considerations
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection
  7. No security or WAF blocking detected
  8. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies with a modern front-end stack including JavaScript and CSS. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, user behavior tracking, and marketing, such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Facebook Pixel. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by the number of external scripts and rich media content. There is no detected CMS or hosting provider information. Opportunities exist to streamline third-party integrations and improve load times. Technical risks are minimal but should be managed through ongoing security audits and performance monitoring.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 67/100Medium32 findingsView report
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