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Security report for maximuscanada.ca

Maximus Canada · Government · Canada

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

Maximus Canada is a well-established service provider specializing in government and public sector program transformation, with a focus on health services, citizen services, and technology solutions. The company operates primarily in Canada and is part of the larger Maximus Inc. group. Their website reflects a professional and modern digital presence, leveraging Drupal 10 CMS and integrating advanced analytics and consent management tools. The content is relevant and well-structured, targeting government agencies and public sector clients. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and privacy compliance mechanisms in place, although there is room for improvement in DNS security and incident response transparency. Overall, the website and domain registration data indicate a legitimate and credible business with a solid market position in the Canadian government services sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 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 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. 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
77
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
80

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

Maximus Canada holds a significant position in the Canadian public services market, offering a range of solutions including health program management, citizen experience modernization, and IT services. Their business model centers on partnering with government agencies to deliver scalable and efficient program administration. The company benefits from a global parent company network, enhancing its competitive advantage and service capabilities. The website's content and linked partner domains confirm a broad geographic footprint and a mature partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include a focus on digital transformation and citizen-centric services, aligning with current government priorities. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in technology and compliance will support sustained market relevance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers, and a comprehensive privacy and cookie policy supported by OneTrust consent management. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a published security.txt file and explicit incident response contact details limits transparency for vulnerability reporting. DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a potential area for DNS security enhancement. Overall, the security maturity is good, supporting trustworthiness and compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Add explicit incident response contact information to improve transparency.
  4. Consider obtaining and displaying additional security certifications to enhance trust.
  5. Maintain regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Maximus Canada
Description
Maximus Canada provides cost-effective, flexible, scalable, and efficient public services solutions focused on health, citizen services, and technology to support government programs across Canada.
Key services
Health Services management, Citizen Services modernization, Information Technology solutions, Medigent software suite, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, JavaScript, Adobe DTM, Google Tag Manager, Crazy Egg, OneTrust Consent Management
Frameworks
Drupal
Platforms
Webnames.ca Inc. DNS hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client Transfer Prohibited domain status
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Crazy Egg, Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Crazy Egg, Adobe DTM
Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
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. Content is focused on government and public service solutions in Canada.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust implementation.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  5. Use of modern CMS (Drupal 10) and analytics tools.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and business claims.
  7. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible in provided content.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Twitter confirmed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and secure CMS platform, and integrates several third-party analytics and consent management tools including Google Tag Manager, Crazy Egg, Adobe DTM, and OneTrust. Hosting is managed via Webnames.ca Inc., with domain registration consistent and stable. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO practices are well implemented with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks are minimal but include the lack of DNSSEC and potential improvements in incident response readiness. The infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for further modernization and security hardening.
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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