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Security report for boston-link.com

Boston Link · Other · Malta

Partial score · DNS & email only

61/100

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

Boston Link is a well-established international recruitment consultancy specializing in the iGaming, financial services, technology, and legal sectors. Founded in 2014, the company operates multiple offices across Europe including Malta, the UK, the Netherlands, and Cyprus. Their services include bespoke talent acquisition, salary surveys, and career support, targeting both job seekers and employers. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand with good content quality and clear navigation. Technically, the site is built on Silverstripe CMS with modern tracking and security features such as Google reCAPTCHA and HTTPS enforcement. Security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned forms and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, Boston Link presents a credible and trustworthy online presence with a solid business model and market position.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

2 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

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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
0
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
61

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Boston Link holds a strong position in the recruitment market for specialized sectors such as iGaming and financial services. Their competitive advantage lies in their multi-location presence and tailored recruitment approach. The business model focuses on consultancy and market insights, including salary surveys that add value to clients. The company targets professionals and employers in niche sectors, leveraging testimonials and client trust to reinforce credibility. The partnership with a professional web agency and use of advanced tracking tools indicate a mature digital marketing strategy. Growth indicators include expansion to Cyprus and active social media engagement. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA on all forms to prevent spam and abuse. Consent checkboxes ensure GDPR compliance for data collection. However, no explicit security policy or incident response contact information is published, which could be improved. No security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, representing an opportunity to enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could be strengthened with additional headers and transparency on security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user and client agreements.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Boston Link
Description
Boston Link is an international recruitment consulting firm offering bespoke talent acquisition services for the iGaming, financial services, digital assets and technology sectors. They have offices in Malta, the UK, the Netherlands, and Cyprus and focus on recruiting and placing talent across Europe.
Key services
Recruitment consulting, Salary surveys, Talent acquisition, CV submission
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Silverstripe CMS 5.4, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Slick Slider
Frameworks
Silverstripe CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Consent checkboxes for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Marketing tools
LinkedIn Insight
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with valid SSL.
  2. Multiple GDPR compliant forms with reCAPTCHA and consent checkboxes.
  3. No exposed sensitive data or credentials found.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
  5. No terms of service page detected.
  6. Strong presence of client testimonials and trust signals.
  7. Use of modern CMS and tracking technologies.
  8. Cookie consent panel present with options to accept or manage settings.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Silverstripe CMS version 5.4, a modern and flexible content management system. It uses Google Tag Manager and LinkedIn Insight for analytics and marketing, alongside Google reCAPTCHA for form security. The site loads CSS and JavaScript assets efficiently and includes responsive design elements for mobile optimization. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. No hosting provider details were found in the HTML content. The site uses canonical URLs and meta tags appropriately for SEO. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional website with potential for further optimization.
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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