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Security report for griffithsassoc.com

Griffiths + Associates · Finance · Malta

Partial score · DNS & email only

41/100

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

Griffiths + Associates is a well-established multidisciplinary audit, advisory, and accounting firm based in Malta, with over 20 years of experience. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including tax planning, corporate services, audit and assurance, maritime and gaming compliance, and immigration advisory. They hold reputable certifications such as MFSA Approved Auditor status and are the sole Maltese member of PrimeGlobal, enhancing their international reach and credibility. Their target audience includes businesses and high-net-worth individuals seeking expert financial and corporate advisory services in Malta and internationally. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with detailed service descriptions and expert publications, positioning the firm as a trusted leader in its sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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

5 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
41

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

The company leverages its PrimeGlobal membership and MFSA approval to maintain a competitive advantage in the Maltese financial services market. Their business model focuses on personalized client service combined with multinational support, targeting sectors such as finance, maritime, gaming, and immigration. The firm publishes expert articles and participates in international conferences, indicating active engagement with industry developments and thought leadership. Their multilingual team and comprehensive service portfolio support diverse client needs, including startups, established businesses, and private clients. The firm’s digital presence is supported by modern web technologies and analytics tools, facilitating client engagement and marketing efforts.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration, ensuring secure data transmission. However, it lacks several important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, and there is no visible cookie consent mechanism, which may impact GDPR compliance. The use of third-party analytics and live chat scripts introduces potential privacy and security considerations. Overall, the security posture is moderate with room for improvement in headers, privacy compliance, and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to demonstrate commitment to security and facilitate reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts for security and privacy risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Griffiths + Associates
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Griffiths + Associates
Description
Griffiths + Associates is a full service tax advisory, audit and accounting firm in Malta. They provide corporate services, accounting, tax, company registration, yacht registration, and advisory services.
Key services
Tax Services, Advisory Services, Trusts and Foundations, Funds and Investments, Corporate Services, Malta Company Registration, Business Outsourcing, Accounting Services, Audit and Assurance, Maritime Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slider Revolution, Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika, Talk-Me live chat
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder, RevSlider
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics with async loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Yandex Metrika
Marketing tools
Talk-Me live chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content rich.
  2. Strong presence of business and service information.
  3. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and tracking services without visible opt-in.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented and consistent.
  7. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution, with a tech stack including PHP, jQuery, and Bootstrap. It integrates Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika, and a live chat service for user engagement and tracking. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO optimization through meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to improve speed. However, there is no explicit hosting provider information. The site could benefit from enhanced accessibility features and further performance optimization to improve user experience and 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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