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Security report for ams-ix.net

AMS-IX · Telecommunications · Netherlands

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

AMS-IX operates as a premier Internet Exchange based in Amsterdam, providing a broad range of interconnection services including internet peering, private connectivity, cloud access, and security solutions such as Anti-DDoS. The company serves a global audience of network operators, ISPs, cloud providers, and enterprises seeking efficient and secure network interconnection. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive service descriptions, active news and events, and customer portals, indicating strong market positioning and operational scale. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Apollo GraphQL, supported by a CMS likely Craft CMS. It employs Google Analytics for traffic insights and Cookiebot for privacy compliance, demonstrating a commitment to user privacy and data protection. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, AMS-IX enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers. The presence of cookie consent and privacy policies aligned with GDPR further strengthens its compliance posture. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed, representing an area for improvement. Overall, AMS-IX presents a low-risk profile with a professional and trustworthy online presence. The absence of WHOIS data is likely due to privacy protection or registrar policies and does not detract from the legitimacy of the business. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security policies and vulnerability disclosures to further build trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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. 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';…

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  • 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
100
Security headers
60
Email security
82
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
85

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

AMS-IX holds a leading position in the global internet exchange market, distinguished by its extensive network ecosystem and comprehensive service portfolio. Its business model focuses on providing scalable and secure interconnection solutions that enable efficient internet traffic exchange. Revenue streams likely derive from peering services, private interconnects, cloud access, and consultancy offerings such as BGP training. The company targets network operators, mobile providers, cloud platforms, and enterprises, supported by a strong partnership ecosystem including reseller networks and cloud providers. Growth indicators include active event participation and continuous service innovation. The website's structured content and customer portals reflect a mature operational framework and customer engagement strategy.

Security posture

AMS-IX demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, robust SSL configuration, and implementation of essential security headers. The website avoids exposing sensitive data and employs secure forms for contact. Privacy compliance is evident through detailed policies and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy, incident response details, and vulnerability disclosure channels suggests room for maturity enhancement. The organization would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and explicit incident response contacts to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated to excellent with these additions.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Implement and publicize an incident response plan and contact channels for security issues.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention and privacy compliance details.
  5. Continue to monitor and update security headers and SSL configurations regularly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AMS-IX
Description
AMS-IX is a leading Internet Exchange based in Amsterdam, providing peering and interconnection services to networks worldwide. It enables direct interconnection between networks, improving internet traffic exchange efficiency and quality.
Key services
Internet Peering, Mobile Peering, Private Interconnect, Closed User Group, Data Centre Interconnect, EasyAccess, Remote Peering, Cross-IX, IX-as-a-Service, BGP Peering Training
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (implied by Apollo State usage), Apollo GraphQL, Google Analytics, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Apollo GraphQL
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with contact forms present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
MailChimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong focus on internet exchange and peering services
  3. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation present
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Apollo GraphQL, integrated with a CMS likely Craft CMS. It uses Google Analytics and Cookiebot for analytics and privacy management. The site is well-structured with clear navigation and optimized for mobile devices, indicating good technical maturity. Performance is fast with no visible technical debt or errors. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting additional accessibility features and expanding SEO optimizations. Technical risks are minimal, with no detected vulnerabilities or outdated libraries. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business effectively and provides a solid foundation for future growth.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 69/100Medium22 findingsView report
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