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Security report for workabroad.ph

WorkAbroad.ph · Government · Philippines

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in GDPR outside view.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

WorkAbroad.ph is a reputable online job platform dedicated to connecting Filipino workers with safe overseas employment opportunities through partnerships with DMW (formerly POEA) licensed recruitment agencies. The platform offers comprehensive job search capabilities, agency validation tools, and resources such as articles and testimonials, positioning itself as a leading player in the Philippine overseas employment market. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, and various analytics and advertising tools, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. Security measures such as HTTPS, security headers, and form tokens are implemented, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website demonstrates a strong business credibility and trustworthy presence with safe content suitable for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

1 finding 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.

    • 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

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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
95
Security headers
95
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
84

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 platform targets Filipino job seekers aiming for overseas employment and overseas employers seeking Filipino talent, operating as an essential government-related service with a medium-sized business footprint. Its business model revolves around facilitating connections between licensed recruitment agencies and candidates, generating value through job postings, agency partnerships, and candidate registrations. The presence of testimonials, social media engagement, and DMW accreditation references enhance its competitive advantage and trustworthiness. The website's partnership with related domains like seamanjobsite.workabroad.ph extends its market reach within niche employment sectors. Strategic observations include a strong focus on compliance and user trust, with potential growth through enhanced security transparency and expanded contact channels.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, appropriate security headers, and secure form handling. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents gaps in comprehensive security governance. The use of third-party analytics and advertising scripts introduces a moderate tracking footprint, balanced by privacy compliance efforts. Overall, the security maturity is solid but could benefit from formalized policies and transparency to further strengthen user trust and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WorkAbroad.ph
Description
Online job platform connecting Filipinos to safe overseas jobs posted by DMW (formerly POEA) licensed recruitment agencies.
Key services
Job search and application, Agency directory and validation, Employer manpower posting, Candidate and agency login portals, Resources such as articles, testimonials, and events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Perfect Scrollbar, Moment.js, Mousetrap, SweetAlert, intlTelInput, Select2, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, CookieConsent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security tokens in forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. Strong focus on connecting Filipino workers with licensed overseas recruitment agencies.
  3. Comprehensive job search and agency validation tools available.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and tracking for analytics and advertising.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and implemented with consent mechanisms.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  7. Social media presence is active with Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok links.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response contact information published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  10. Website content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for interactivity, and various specialized libraries for UI components and analytics integration. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in script loading and ad management. SEO is well addressed with appropriate meta tags and structured content. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a clear navigation structure. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not disclosed but the presence of Google Tag Manager and DoubleClick indicates integration with major advertising and analytics ecosystems. Technical risks are minimal but ongoing maintenance of third-party dependencies is recommended to avoid security or performance degradation.
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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