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Security report for konnekt.com

Konnekt Search & Selection Ltd. · Other · Malta

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

35/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Konnekt Search & Selection Ltd. operates as a leading recruitment agency in Malta, specializing in connecting employers with jobseekers across various sectors. The company offers a broad range of services including talent search, recruitment training, payroll, and salary benchmarking, positioning itself as a comprehensive recruitment partner in the Maltese market. The website reflects a professional and user-friendly platform with extensive job search capabilities and resources for candidates and employers alike. Technically, the site employs a modern tech stack with popular JavaScript libraries and frameworks, integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, and demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data exposure, though there is room for improvement in security headers and formal security policies. Privacy compliance is addressed with a clear privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, aligning with GDPR requirements. Overall, the website and business present a trustworthy and credible front with clear contact information and regulatory licensing.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

8 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
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
35

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

Konnekt holds a strong market position as Malta's leading recruitment agency, targeting both employers and jobseekers within the local labor market. Its business model revolves around providing recruitment and HR-related services, supported by digital tools such as salary calculators and job search filters. The company leverages partnerships and maintains an active social media presence to enhance brand visibility. The presence of an employment agency license and detailed service offerings indicate a mature and compliant operation. Growth potential is supported by diversified services and a focus on both high-volume and specialized recruitment. The website's content and structure support effective customer engagement and lead generation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no evident exposure of sensitive information. The use of asynchronous loading for tracking and chat scripts reduces performance impact and potential attack surface. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents an area for enhancement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, which could improve transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious scripts were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is supported by a cookie consent mechanism and a comprehensive privacy policy, though further improvements in data retention disclosures and incident response readiness are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible to users to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user rights in the privacy policy.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Konnekt Search & Selection Ltd.
Registration number
EA 00264-2024
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Konnekt Search & Selection Ltd.
Description
Konnekt is a recruitment agency helping employers and jobseekers through their recruitment journey, specializing in Malta job market.
Key services
Talent Search, Non-executive Directors recruitment, High-volume Recruitment, Recruitment Training, Payroll, Salary Benchmarking, Recruitment Software
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Bootbox.js, Moment.js, Chosen jQuery plugin, Slick Carousel, Vanilla LazyLoad, intl-tel-input, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity, Tawk.to live chat
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (canonical URL uses https)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and analytics scripts asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity, 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 professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive job search and filtering functionality.
  3. Clear contact information with physical address and phone numbers.
  4. Active social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tracking tools.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. Cookie consent mechanism present and functional.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities in HTML.
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a robust and modern technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and various plugins for UI enhancements and user interaction. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Microsoft Clarity, indicating a data-driven approach to user engagement and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and lazy loading for images, contributing to good performance. However, no CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. The site shows no signs of technical debt or deprecated technologies but could benefit from improved accessibility features and enhanced security configurations.
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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