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Security report for wasteservmalta.com

WasteServ Malta Ltd · Government · Malta

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WasteServ Malta Ltd is a government-owned entity established in 2002, responsible for managing integrated waste management systems in Malta. The organization provides key services including household and commercial waste management, recycling, and environmental initiatives. The website reflects a medium-sized organization with a clear focus on serving residents and businesses in Malta, supported by official government affiliations and a consistent brand presence. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Google Analytics, and is built on the Krystal CMS platform. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, with a moderate performance profile. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and secure form submissions but lacks explicit security headers and incident response policies. Privacy compliance is basic, with privacy and cookie policies present but no active consent mechanism. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators were detected, indicating a generally secure posture. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with the organization's mission. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy consent, and incident response documentation would enhance the security posture and compliance standing.

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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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';…

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
70
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
43
Average
50

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

WasteServ Malta Ltd holds a primary market position as the official waste management authority in Malta, operating under government oversight. Its business model focuses on providing essential environmental services to both households and commercial entities. Revenue streams likely include government funding and fees for commercial waste disposal. The organization targets Maltese residents and businesses, emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility. Partnerships with the Ministry for Environment and ECOHIVE Complex strengthen its operational ecosystem. The website content and linked domains reflect a mature organization with a stable market presence and ongoing environmental projects, indicating growth and community engagement.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website benefits from HTTPS encryption and secure form handling but lacks several best practices such as security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and published incident response or security policies. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Privacy compliance is partial, with policies present but no explicit cookie consent mechanism. The absence of exposed sensitive data and use of reputable third-party analytics are positive indicators. To improve, WasteServ should implement comprehensive security headers, formalize incident response procedures, and enhance GDPR compliance mechanisms to reduce risk and build user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact channels.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider publishing a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
WasteServ Malta Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WasteServ Malta Ltd
Description
Established in November 2002 as a limited liability company, WasteServ is responsible for organising, managing and operating integrated systems for waste management. Since its creation, WasteServ has been committed to promoting waste reduction and recycling.
Key services
Household Waste Management, Commercial Waste Disposal, Waste Collection Scheduling, Recycling Facilities, Environmental Initiatives
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap, Google Analytics, Google Custom Search Engine, Modernizr
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form submission via POST

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Marketing tools
Google Custom Search Engine
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to waste management services in Malta.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and CMS indicates reasonable technical maturity.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present but lack explicit consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  6. Social media presence is active and linked.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is built on a modern technology stack featuring jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap CSS framework, and Google Analytics for tracking. It uses Krystal CMS for content management, indicating a customized but established platform. Performance is moderate with some preloader usage and asynchronous script loading. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, including an accessibility bar with multiple options. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation menus. There is room for improvement in hosting transparency and performance optimization. Overall, the technical setup supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
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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