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Security report for intertanko.com

INTERTANKO · Transportation · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

INTERTANKO is a well-established international association representing independent tanker owners, focusing on safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence within the maritime tanker industry. The website serves as a comprehensive resource for members and industry stakeholders, offering guidance, publications, event information, and benchmarking tools. The organization positions itself as a leading voice in the tanker shipping sector with a medium-sized membership base and a history dating back to 1970. Technically, the website is built on Joomla CMS with modern front-end libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap, supplemented by interactive elements like Smart Slider 3 and Slick Carousel. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good performance and SEO practices. However, some accessibility features could be improved. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses CSRF tokens in forms but lacks visible security headers and explicit incident response or security policy disclosures. The WHOIS data for the domain is missing, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency and trustworthiness. Despite this, the website content, branding, and external trust signals such as a Comodo Secure Seal and LinkedIn presence support the legitimacy of the organization. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a privacy policy and terms of service, but cookie consent mechanisms are absent. Overall, the website is professional and functional, serving its target audience effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers, cookie consent, and WHOIS transparency would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
50
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
75

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

INTERTANKO operates as a membership association within the transportation and energy sectors, specifically targeting independent tanker owners and maritime industry professionals. Its business model revolves around providing advocacy, industry guidance, benchmarking tools, and networking opportunities through events and committees. The organization maintains a strong market position as a leading global tanker owners' association with a history since 1970. Revenue streams likely include membership fees and publication sales. The website reflects a mature digital presence with clear navigation and professional content, supporting member engagement and industry influence. Partnerships and external references include industry news sites and LinkedIn, though no direct partner domains were identified. The absence of detailed contact information on the homepage suggests a controlled access model for members.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and CSRF tokens implemented in forms, reducing risks of common web attacks. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options limits protection against clickjacking, MIME sniffing, and cross-site scripting. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder timely vulnerability reporting and response. The use of third-party libraries like jQuery and Bootstrap necessitates regular vulnerability assessments to avoid exploitation. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be strengthened by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with GDPR and improve user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting and demonstrate security commitment.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve accessibility features to meet recognized standards and enhance user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
INTERTANKO
Description
INTERTANKO is an international association representing independent tanker owners, focusing on safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence in the tanker shipping industry.
Key services
Membership services, Industry guidance and publications, Advocacy and representation, Events and panels, Benchmarking and monitoring tools
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, jQuery, Bootstrap 3.3.7, Smart Slider 3, Slick Carousel, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present in forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cloudflare Insights
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional and relevant to the tanker shipping industry.
  3. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage.
  5. Privacy policy and terms of service pages are present and linked in the footer.
  6. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy detected.
  7. Uses Joomla CMS with modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
  8. SSL is properly configured with HTTPS enforced.
  9. No security headers detected in the provided data.
  10. Social media presence includes LinkedIn only.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Joomla CMS, leveraging Bootstrap 3.3.7 for responsive design and jQuery for interactive elements. It uses Smart Slider 3 and Slick Carousel for dynamic content presentation. Google Tag Manager and Cloudflare Insights are employed for analytics and performance monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing scripts and assets. The absence of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and privacy compliance. The WHOIS data absence suggests a need for domain registration review. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but requires updates to align with modern security and privacy standards.
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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