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Security report for camilleriandcuschieri.com

Camilleri & Cuschieri Consulting Engineers · Energy · Malta

Critical risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

11/100

Risk levelCritical

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

Camilleri & Cuschieri Consulting Engineers is a well-established Maltese engineering consultancy firm specializing in building engineering services and industrial controls since 1979. The company serves a diverse clientele including banks, universities, and property developers, offering services such as project design, surveys, testing, certification, and energy audits. Their market position is strong within Malta, supported by client testimonials and a professional online presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using popular plugins like WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution, with a moderate performance and good mobile optimization. However, the site lacks HTTPS, which is a significant security shortfall. The presence of cookie consent and analytics tools indicates some level of privacy awareness, though no explicit security or incident response policies are published. Security posture is moderate but impacted by the absence of HTTPS and security headers, exposing the site to potential risks. The site collects user data via contact forms and uses third-party services like Google Analytics and Tawk.to chat, which require careful privacy management. Overall, the website is professional and credible but requires urgent security improvements, especially implementing HTTPS and enhancing security headers. Privacy policies are present but could be more comprehensive. Strategic recommendations include upgrading security infrastructure, formalizing incident response, and improving accessibility and compliance documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
Checks completed
5of 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

9 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

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
  4. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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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
Security headers
15
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
11

Not counted

  • Email security: did not complete in this scan.
  • DNS health: 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 · found on this site
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company operates in the energy and real estate sectors, providing essential engineering consultancy services. Their business model focuses on project-based consultancy with a strong emphasis on sustainable and innovative solutions. The firm has a medium size and a long-standing market presence, which supports stable revenue streams and client trust. Partnerships appear limited to thematic or development partners, with no subsidiaries or parent companies indicated. The company leverages digital marketing tools and social media to maintain visibility and client engagement.

Security posture

The current security maturity is moderate but with critical gaps. The lack of HTTPS is a major vulnerability that undermines user trust and data protection. No advanced security headers or incident response contacts are published, indicating limited formal security governance. The use of popular WordPress plugins necessitates regular updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is basic, with cookie consent implemented but no detailed data retention or DPO information. The site should prioritize SSL implementation, security header deployment, and formalize incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate to secure all site traffic.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to patch known vulnerabilities.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and appointing a Data Protection Officer if applicable.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Camilleri & Cuschieri Consulting Engineers
Description
Camilleri and Cuschieri Consulting Engineers is a leading consultancy firm in building engineering services and industrial controls, founded in 1979, with projects in Malta and overseas.
Key services
Survey and Report, Project Design, Testing and Certification, Preliminary Project Advice, Design of General Building MEP Service, Energy Audits and Certification, Intelligent Building Automation Design, Cost Consultancy
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, Font Awesome
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder, Slider Revolution
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
40/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of contact form with Contact Form 7 plugin
  • Cookie consent banner present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Tawk.to live chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional WordPress site for an established engineering consultancy in Malta.
  2. Content is rich with business information, services, client testimonials, and news updates.
  3. No HTTPS detected in provided HTML content; site uses HTTP URLs which is a security concern.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented, indicating some privacy compliance.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found on site.
  6. Contact information is clear with phone number and contact form.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram is active.
  8. No terms of service or certifications mentioned.
  9. Use of modern WordPress plugins and themes but some technical improvements recommended.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a standard WordPress CMS with common plugins for page building and sliders, indicating a modern but typical infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Mobile responsiveness is good, but accessibility features are basic and could be improved. SEO is adequately addressed with meta tags and structured navigation. The absence of HTTPS and security headers represents technical debt and risk. Hosting provider details are not explicit, which could be clarified for better infrastructure transparency.
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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