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PKF Malta Limited · Finance · Malta

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PKF Malta Limited is a professional services firm based in Malta, specializing in audit, assurance, tax, advisory, and internal audit insurance services. The company serves a diverse client base across multiple sectors and is affiliated with the global PKF International network, enhancing its market credibility and reach. The website reflects a well-structured and professional digital presence, offering detailed information about services, career opportunities, and educational partnerships such as PKF Academy. Technically, the site is built on the Umbraco CMS platform, leveraging modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot for compliance and analytics. Security measures are robust, with HTTPS enforced, security headers present, and forms protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3. Cookie consent is managed transparently via Cookiebot, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, and WHOIS data aligns with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and a strong security posture, suitable for its professional services market segment.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

2 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

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  • Security score drift

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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
100
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
66

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

PKF Malta operates in the finance and consulting sectors, offering a comprehensive suite of services including auditing, accounting, legal advisory, and corporate services. Its affiliation with PKF International positions it well within a global network, providing competitive advantages such as access to international resources and databases. The business model focuses on tailored, client-centric solutions, targeting businesses and professionals in Malta and beyond. The presence of an educational partner (PKF Academy) indicates diversification and investment in knowledge dissemination. The company maintains active social media channels and provides multiple contact avenues, enhancing customer engagement and trust. Growth indicators include a broad service portfolio and active content updates such as news and brochures. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized platforms like Cookiebot and Zendesk, supporting operational efficiency and compliance.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and the use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect forms from automated abuse. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information represents a minor compliance gap. The site’s use of modern frameworks and regular updates to third-party scripts suggests ongoing maintenance and security awareness. Overall, the security maturity level is high for a professional services website, minimizing risks related to data breaches or unauthorized access.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user responsibilities.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with WCAG standards.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider implementing a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to foster transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PKF Malta Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PKF Malta Limited
Description
PKF Malta is a fast-growing, progressive firm specialising in audit & assurance, tax, advisory services, and internal audit insurance. They provide services to a wide array of clients in various sectors with a dedicated team of experts delivering bespoke solutions.
Key services
Auditing Services, Accounting Services, Citizenship by Investment Agents, Aircraft & Yacht Registrations, Captive Insurance Audits, Corporate Services & Taxation, Due Diligence & Valuations, Legal Services, Remote Gaming, Research & Marketing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 4.6.2, jQuery 3.0.0, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Cookiebot, Zendesk Widget
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Umbraco CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 for forms
  • Cookie consent management with Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot session tracker
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Zendesk
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with strong security headers.
  2. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot with detailed cookie declarations.
  3. Multiple contact methods available including forms, emails, and physical address.
  4. Social media presence on major platforms with official company pages.
  5. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  6. No explicit terms of service page found.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Umbraco).
  8. Forms protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3.
  9. Business information is clear and consistent with WHOIS data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Umbraco CMS platform, utilizing Bootstrap 4.6.2 and jQuery 3.0.0 for responsive design and interactivity. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated for tracking and analytics, while Cookiebot manages cookie consent and compliance. The site loads external resources from reputable CDNs, enhancing performance and reliability. The presence of deferred and asynchronous script loading indicates optimization efforts. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in load times and accessibility. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience. Opportunities exist to further modernize by upgrading jQuery to a more recent version and enhancing accessibility 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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