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Security report for compassmalta.com

Compass Malta · Finance · Malta

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Compass Malta is a specialized service provider offering comprehensive audit support services dedicated to statutory auditors in public practice within Malta. Their offerings include audit practice reviews, pre- and post-audit reports, continuous professional education (CPE) training, consulting, and policy manuals. The company targets audit professionals seeking compliance and quality management assistance, positioning itself as a niche expert in the Maltese audit support market. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to its audience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, leveraging common web technologies such as jQuery, FontAwesome, and Google Fonts. It employs SEO best practices through Yoast SEO and includes structured data for enhanced search engine understanding. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features could be improved. No major technical debts or vulnerabilities were detected in the visible content. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, implements a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a vulnerability disclosure policy, which are recommended for enhanced security posture. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms were found, indicating full accessibility. Overall, Compass Malta presents a trustworthy and professional online presence consistent with its business claims. The domain registration details align with the company's history and location, supporting legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, adding explicit security policies, and improving accessibility to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

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. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
85
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
70
Average
40

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 · 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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Compass Malta operates in the finance sector, specifically focusing on audit support services for statutory auditors in Malta. The company leverages its expertise to provide technical advice, training, and consulting services, catering primarily to small and mid-tier audit practices. Its business model revolves around service delivery with a strong emphasis on quality management and compliance. The company maintains a professional online presence with active social media channels on Facebook and LinkedIn, enhancing its market visibility. Partnership with BonSystems Malta for website development indicates a collaborative ecosystem. The domain age and registration details support a stable and consistent business operation since 2016.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism in place. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected 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 suggests room for improvement. There is no visible incident response or security policy documentation, nor a vulnerability disclosure mechanism like security.txt. These gaps could impact compliance and incident readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but would benefit from enhancements to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Compass Malta
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Compass Malta
Description
COMPASS provides complete audit support services dedicated to statutory auditors in public practice in Malta, focusing on auditing, assurance, reviews, training, and consulting.
Key services
Audit Practice Reviews, Pre-Audit Reports, Post-Audit Reports, CPE Training, Knowledge Base, Consulting, Policy Manuals
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Yoast SEO, Google Fonts, FontAwesome
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using PHP and JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and FontAwesome. It employs Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and Google Fonts for typography. The site uses responsive design techniques ensuring good mobile optimization. Performance is moderate with standard loading times and no major errors detected. The technical stack is modern and widely supported, though there is no evidence of advanced frameworks or custom backend technologies. The site lacks advanced security headers and some accessibility features, indicating potential technical debt in security hardening and compliance areas.
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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