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Security report for sullivanmaritime.com

Sullivan Maritime · Transportation · Malta

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Sullivan Maritime is a well-established maritime services company based in Malta, operating since 1996. The company specializes in cargo handling, maritime agency services, and car transport, targeting businesses and consumers connected to the shipping industry. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear service offerings and customer testimonials, positioning them as a trusted local maritime service provider with international connections. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins such as Yoast SEO and WPBakery Page Builder, with Google reCAPTCHA implemented for form security. The site is mobile optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features are basic. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA but lacks important security headers and published security policies, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, the domain registration details align well with the business claims, supporting the legitimacy of the company.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

5 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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 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 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
50
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
58

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 company operates in the transportation sector, focusing on maritime logistics and agency services. Their business model revolves around providing specialized maritime services including cargo movement, port agency, and vehicle transport. The website content and testimonials indicate strong client relationships and a solid reputation in the local and international maritime community. The company targets shipping companies, importers/exporters, and individual clients needing car transport. Their strategic networks and long-standing presence since 1996 suggest stable revenue streams and market positioning. Partnerships with service providers like BRND WGN for website development indicate a professional approach to digital presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and Google reCAPTCHA protecting forms against spam. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security effectiveness. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which are important for compliance and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site would benefit from implementing security best practices and publishing clear security and incident response policies to improve its security maturity and compliance with regulations like GDPR.

Recommendations

  1. Implement essential HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly update and audit WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security assessments to maintain compliance and improve user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sullivan Maritime
Description
Connecting businesses with the best in Maritime Services. Established since 1996, providing maritime agency, cargo handling, and car transport services.
Key services
Cargo handling, Maritime agency services, Car transport
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Yoast SEO, WPBakery Page Builder, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Nectar Slider, Google Fonts
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 implemented on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism present

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
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. Content is relevant and focused on maritime services.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
  5. Security headers are missing or not visible in HTML source.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Use of modern WordPress plugins and Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
  9. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including PHP, jQuery, and various plugins such as Yoast SEO and WPBakery Page Builder. Google Fonts and Google reCAPTCHA v3 are integrated for typography and spam protection respectively. The site uses a responsive design with Nectar Slider for visual presentation. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The site lacks some advanced security headers and accessibility features but maintains good SEO practices and mobile optimization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could be enhanced with improved security configurations and performance tuning.
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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