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Security report for powerhousemalta.com

Powerhouse Audiovisual & Events · Media · Malta

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Powerhouse Audiovisual & Events is a Malta-based company specializing in audiovisual and event production services. The company positions itself as a passionate and dedicated provider of high-quality AV solutions aimed at creating memorable experiences. Their key services include event management, equipment rental, decor, custom building, and digital signage, targeting event organizers and corporate clients within Malta. The website is built on WordPress using the Elementor page builder, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity with a focus on user experience and responsive design. However, the site lacks critical privacy and security disclosures such as a privacy policy, cookie consent, and terms of service, which are essential for compliance and trust. Security posture is basic with HTTPS enabled but missing advanced security headers and incident response contacts. Overall, the website is functional and professional but requires improvements in privacy compliance and security best practices to enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

12 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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

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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
35
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
32

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

The company operates in the media and hospitality sectors, providing audiovisual and event services primarily in Malta. It appears to be a small-sized business with a local market focus. The business model revolves around service provision with a clear emphasis on quality and customer experience. The presence of social media links and a well-structured website suggests an active engagement with clients and prospects. No parent company or subsidiaries are indicated. The lack of privacy and security policies may reflect a gap in regulatory awareness or resource allocation. The company could benefit from formalizing its compliance and security posture to strengthen market credibility and customer trust.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication, but lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security, which help mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No forms or input fields were detected on the homepage, reducing immediate risk of injection attacks, but the absence of a security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found. The site does not appear to use analytics or tracking scripts, which reduces privacy risks but also limits data-driven insights. Overall, the security posture is basic and could be significantly improved by implementing standard security headers, privacy policies, and incident response mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common attacks.
  3. Establish an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email) and publish a security policy.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve accessibility features and SEO optimization to enhance user experience and search visibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Powerhouse Audiovisual & Events
Description
Powerhouse Audiovisual and Events is a full-service AV production company in Malta focused on creating high-quality audiovisual and event experiences. They aim to transform visions into reality with passion and excellence.
Key services
Events, Equipment, Decor, Custom Building, Digital Signage
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Font Awesome
Frameworks
Hello Elementor theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress site using Elementor builder with a professional design.
  2. No privacy policy, cookie policy, or terms of service pages detected.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided in the footer with phone numbers and an email address.
  4. Social media links to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn are present and appear legitimate.
  5. No forms detected on the homepage; no data collection fields found.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. HTTPS is enabled but no advanced security headers detected.
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in the provided HTML.
  9. No advertising or affiliate marketing scripts detected.
  10. Content is relevant and well-structured but lacks privacy and security disclosures.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Hello Elementor theme and uses Elementor Pro for page building. It includes jQuery and Font Awesome libraries. The site loads a background video on the homepage and uses modern CSS variables and responsive design techniques. Performance is moderate with no evident broken elements. No advanced analytics or marketing tools are detected, indicating a minimal tracking footprint. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML. The site is mobile optimized and has a clear navigation structure. Technical debt appears low but the absence of security headers and privacy mechanisms indicates areas for modernization and compliance improvements.
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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