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Nouv · Education · Malta

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

34/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Nouv is a Malta-based professional services and consulting firm with a strong regional presence including offices in Ireland and Saudi Arabia. The company offers a broad range of services including advisory, audit and assurance, tax, corporate services, and a dedicated academy providing accredited and bespoke training programs. Their market position is that of a trusted partner to businesses and individuals seeking professional growth and compliance support. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with WooCommerce and modern frontend frameworks like Bootstrap and Slick Carousel, integrated with Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Zoho SalesIQ for marketing and customer engagement. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, cookie consent mechanisms, and reCAPTCHA, though a dedicated security policy and incident response contacts are not publicly available. Overall, the website is professional, well-branded, and compliant with GDPR, providing clear contact information and trust signals such as affiliations and certifications. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 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

10 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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
45
Average
34

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

Nouv operates in the education and consulting sectors, targeting businesses and professionals seeking training and advisory services. Their business model combines service delivery with educational offerings through the NOUV Academy. The company leverages partnerships with global networks and industry leaders to enhance credibility and service quality. Revenue streams likely include consulting fees, training course fees, and subscription services. The website content and structure indicate a focus on professional development, compliance, and corporate growth. The presence of multiple offices and a medium-sized team suggests a stable and growing organization with regional influence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect forms, and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy and incident response contact information represents a compliance gap. Security headers are implied but not explicitly confirmed in the HTML. Overall, the site follows best practices for web security and privacy but could improve transparency and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Explicitly implement and document HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Enhance user trust by adding visible certifications and compliance badges on the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
NOUV MT HOLDING LTD.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nouv
Description
Nouv is a consulting and professional services firm offering advisory, audit and assurance, tax, corporate services, and academic courses. They provide training programs through their NOUV Academy, targeting teams and individuals with vocational and bespoke training. The company operates offices in Malta, Ireland, and Saudi Arabia.
Key services
Advisory, Audit and Assurance, Tax, Corporate Services, Academy Training Programs, Career Consultancy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Bootstrap 5, Slick Carousel, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Zoho SalesIQ, AddToAny Sharing
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
AddToAny
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. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented
  3. Multiple contact methods clearly provided
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. No signs of blocking or security challenges
  6. Strong branding and consistent messaging
  7. Presence of multiple offices with physical addresses
  8. Active social media presence with verified links
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities. It uses Bootstrap 5 for responsive design and Slick Carousel for interactive sliders. Analytics and marketing integrations include Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Zoho SalesIQ. The site employs modern JavaScript libraries and polyfills for compatibility and accessibility. Performance is moderate with some lazy loading and prefetching optimizations. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with semantic HTML and ARIA attributes. Technical risks are low but include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing maintenance to avoid vulnerabilities.
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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