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Security report for orderofmalta.int

Sovereign Order of Malta · Non-profit · Italy

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Sovereign Order of Malta is a historic lay religious Catholic order recognized as a sovereign subject of international law, with a significant global presence in humanitarian and medical aid across 130 countries. The organization operates with a clear mission focused on medical, social, and humanitarian projects, supported by diplomatic activities and a structured governance system. The website reflects this stature with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and multilingual support, targeting a broad audience including members, humanitarian partners, and the general public. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Owl Carousel, optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness. Hosting is inferred to be via Cloudflare, ensuring good performance and security. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring a detailed cookie policy and consent mechanism powered by OneTrust, aligning with GDPR requirements. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, explicit security headers could be improved to enhance protection. Contact information is clearly presented with official emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses, reinforcing trust and credibility. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence suitable for a large international non-profit organization, with strong compliance and security practices. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain security integrity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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

3 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. 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';…

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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
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
67

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

The Sovereign Order of Malta holds a unique market position as a sovereign non-profit entity with a centuries-old history. Its competitive advantage lies in its international legal status, extensive humanitarian network, and diplomatic relations facilitating its mission. The business model is non-commercial, focusing on humanitarian aid, medical assistance, and religious commitments. Revenue streams likely include donations, grants, and partnerships. Target customers include vulnerable populations worldwide, members of the order, and international partners. Growth indicators include active diplomatic relations and expanding humanitarian projects. The partnership ecosystem includes international organizations and governments, with a strong emphasis on transparency and trust. Operationally, the order maintains a structured governance and communication strategy, leveraging digital channels effectively.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS and integration of privacy and cookie consent tools. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the HTML content. The use of Cloudflare suggests additional network-level protections. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. There is no visible incident response or security policy documentation on the site, which could be enhanced to demonstrate readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through cookie consent and privacy policy. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from formalized security documentation and header implementations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance form security by ensuring anti-CSRF tokens and input validation are in place.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sovereign Order of Malta
Description
It is a lay religious Catholic order and an independent subject of international law, with medical and humanitarian projects in 130 countries
Key services
Medical and humanitarian projects, Diplomatic activities, Humanitarian diplomacy, Social assistance, Volunteering, Publishing and news dissemination
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, Superfish, Yoast SEO, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy scripts (OneTrust)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Content is rich and relevant to the Sovereign Order of Malta's mission
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  6. Clear contact information including emails, phone, and physical address
  7. Social media presence across major platforms
  8. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a modern and well-supported technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Owl Carousel for UI components. SEO is optimized with Yoast SEO plugin, and privacy compliance is managed via OneTrust. Hosting is likely via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with good performance metrics inferred from the use of optimized images and asynchronous script loading. Technical debt appears low, but improvements can be made in security header implementation and formal documentation. The site uses multiple external resources for fonts, icons, and analytics, which are standard for modern websites but should be monitored for performance and security impact.
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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