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Security report for citadelplc.com

Citadel Insurance p.l.c. · Other · Malta

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Citadel Insurance p.l.c. is a Malta-based composite insurer offering a broad range of personal and business insurance products including life, health, motor, marine, travel, and business insurance. The company is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and maintains a professional online presence with clear branding and comprehensive service information. Their website targets individuals and businesses in Malta seeking insurance solutions, positioning themselves as a trusted and established player in the local insurance market. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Salient theme and WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, integrating modern tools such as Google Analytics, Intercom chat, and Google reCAPTCHA for security and user engagement. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, SEO practices, and accessibility features, although some accessibility improvements could be made. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, explicit security policy and incident response pages are absent, which could enhance trust and compliance. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and user-friendly, supporting Citadel's market credibility and customer engagement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 100 · High
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

7 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. 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"

    • 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';…

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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
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
45
Average
49

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

Citadel Insurance operates in the insurance sector with a focus on both personal and business insurance products. Their business model revolves around providing comprehensive insurance coverage tailored to the Maltese market. The company leverages digital channels for customer engagement, including online quote requests, policy management, and claims processing. Their market positioning is strengthened by regulatory compliance and a broad product portfolio. The presence of social media channels and regular news updates indicates active marketing and customer communication strategies. The company appears to have a medium-sized operation with multiple branches across Malta and Gozo. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting independent operation. The website content and structure reflect a mature digital presence aimed at enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse, and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content, and no outdated or vulnerable libraries were detected. The use of Intercom for chat is implemented securely. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page and lack of explicit security headers in the HTML source are areas for improvement. The site does not show signs of WAF or security challenge blocking, indicating smooth accessibility. Overall, the security measures are appropriate for the business type but could be enhanced by publishing formal security and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Add an incident response page with clear contact channels for reporting security issues.
  3. Implement and explicitly declare security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Citadel Insurance p.l.c.
Registration number
C21550
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Citadel Insurance p.l.c.
Description
As a composite insurer we offer a wide range of products designed around innovative insurance solutions for better security and protection.
Key services
Life Insurance, Home Insurance, Health Insurance, Motor Insurance, Marine Insurance, Travel Insurance, Weddings Insurance, Business Insurance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, WPBakery Page Builder, Google Analytics, Intercom, Google reCAPTCHA, jQuery, Owl Carousel, CarouFredSel, Flowbite Datepicker, jQuery UI
Frameworks
Salient WordPress Theme
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Intercom for secure chat
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Intercom
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Comprehensive insurance product offerings for personal and business clients
  3. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with user consent mechanisms
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. Clear contact information including physical addresses and phone numbers
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Salient theme and WooCommerce plugin for e-commerce functionality. It employs a variety of JavaScript libraries and plugins including jQuery, Owl Carousel, CarouFredSel, and Flowbite Datepicker to enhance user experience. Google Analytics is used for traffic analysis, and Intercom provides live chat support. The site loads resources from reputable CDNs and Google Fonts, ensuring performance and reliability. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate with some room for optimization. The technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from further performance tuning and enhanced accessibility compliance.
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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