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Security report for usarchery.org

USA Archery · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

USA Archery is the recognized National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of archery in the United States, responsible for selecting and training athletes for major international competitions including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organization operates as a non-profit entity, providing memberships, organizing events, offering coaching certifications, and supporting athlete development programs. Their website reflects a well-structured and professional digital presence with clear navigation, relevant content, and strong branding consistency. The site targets archery athletes, coaches, clubs, and enthusiasts across the U.S., fostering community engagement and sport growth. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and popular libraries such as jQuery and Slick Carousel. It integrates third-party services like Constant Contact for email signups and has social media integration. While performance and mobile optimization are good, there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. Some tracking scripts like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel are present but commented out, indicating a cautious approach to user privacy. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks visible security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are important for compliance and protection. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration verification, but the website's content, partner affiliations, and official recognitions strongly support its legitimacy. Overall, the security posture is moderate with recommendations to enhance header policies and privacy compliance. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site presenting as a trustworthy and professional platform for the archery community. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, adding cookie consent for GDPR compliance, and maintaining up-to-date technical components to ensure continued trust and security.

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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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
65
Security headers
80
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

USA Archery holds a strong market position as the official national governing body for archery in the U.S., recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Its business model revolves around non-profit sports governance, membership dues, event management, coaching certifications, and community engagement. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event registrations, sponsorships, and merchandise sales through its official store. The target customer segments include athletes at all levels, coaches, clubs, and archery enthusiasts nationwide. The presence of numerous sponsors and partners indicates a robust partnership ecosystem supporting its operations. Growth indicators include active event scheduling, athlete development programs, and digital engagement through social media and newsletters. The organization demonstrates strategic focus on inclusivity, safety (SafeSport partnership), and high performance, positioning it well for sustained influence in the sport.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism may pose compliance risks under GDPR and other privacy regulations. Tracking scripts are present but commented out, suggesting a privacy-conscious approach. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, indicating potential gaps in transparency and readiness. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, improvements in security headers, privacy compliance, and incident response disclosures are recommended to enhance the security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to ensure GDPR and privacy regulation compliance.
  3. Publish clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly update and audit third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
USA Archery
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
USA Archery
Description
USA Archery is the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of archery, recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee for selecting and training men’s and women’s teams to represent the U.S. in Olympic, Paralympic, and Pan American Games.
Key services
Memberships, Event organization and management, Coaching certification and resources, Athlete development and high performance programs, Community and club support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Google Fonts, Typekit Fonts, Facebook Pixel (commented out), Constant Contact signup form widget
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by base href https://
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (commented out), Mouseflow (commented out), Microsoft Clarity (commented out)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel (commented out)
Marketing tools
Constant Contact signup form
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 rich content and navigation.
  2. No WHOIS data available due to malformed request or privacy protection.
  3. No visible security headers detected in HTML source.
  4. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy found.
  5. Social media presence is strong with official accounts linked.
  6. Multiple sponsors and partners displayed, indicating trust and legitimacy.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
  8. Some tracking and marketing scripts are commented out, indicating possible privacy considerations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, with libraries like jQuery and Slick Carousel enhancing interactivity. Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit, ensuring consistent typography. The site uses a responsive design approach with viewport meta tags for mobile optimization. Performance is moderate, with some scripts preloaded to improve loading times. However, the absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the HTML. The site lacks visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are technical debts that should be addressed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization in security and privacy features.
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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