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Security report for decix.net

DE-CIX Management GmbH · Telecommunications · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

DE-CIX Management GmbH operates as a leading global Internet Exchange provider, offering premium interconnection services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The company has a strong market position with a broad portfolio of services including peering, private interconnects, cloud connectivity, and security features. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive service descriptions and a global footprint. Technically, the site is built on the Neos CMS platform using the Flow PHP framework, enhanced with modern analytics and error monitoring tools such as Google Tag Manager and Sentry. The website is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, implements security headers, and provides a robust cookie consent mechanism, though it lacks explicit security policy and incident response disclosures. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the brand's reputation and professional presentation. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 findings 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
86

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

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

DE-CIX is positioned as a critical infrastructure provider in the telecommunications sector, serving network operators, enterprises, and cloud providers. Their business model revolves around operating neutral Internet Exchanges and providing interconnection services that facilitate efficient data exchange. The company leverages partnerships with regional IXPs and data centers to expand its global reach. Revenue streams likely include service subscriptions for peering, private interconnects, cloud connectivity, and value-added security services. The website's detailed service catalog and global locations indicate a mature and expansive operation with a focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions. The partnership ecosystem is robust, with multiple regional IXPs and cloud providers integrated into their offerings. Growth indicators include the celebration of 30 years in business and continuous expansion into new markets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. The use of Sentry for error monitoring indicates proactive incident detection capabilities. However, the lack of publicly available security policies, incident response procedures, and vulnerability disclosure channels represents a gap in transparency and readiness communication. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. The security score is high but could be improved by adding explicit security documentation and contact points for security incidents. Overall, the security culture appears mature but would benefit from enhanced communication and formalized disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security frameworks and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Disclose data protection officer contact details to improve GDPR transparency.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DE-CIX Management GmbH
Description
DE-CIX provides premium interconnection services and operates several neutral Internet Exchanges in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Americas.
Key services
GlobePEER, GlobePEER Remote, Closed User Groups, Microsoft Azure Peering Service, DirectROUTES, VirtualPNI, DirectCLOUD, Cloud ROUTER, Blackholing, DE-CIX Portal
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
PHP, Neos CMS, Google Tag Manager, Sentry, amCharts 4
Frameworks
Flow PHP framework, Neos CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • Use of Sentry for error monitoring
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Sentry
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insights Tag, HubSpot tracking code
Marketing tools
HubSpot
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 interconnection services and global Internet Exchange presence.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented.
  4. No direct company phone numbers or emails explicitly listed on homepage; contact via contact page and forms.
  5. Multiple social media channels actively linked.
  6. WHOIS data for the domain is missing, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious given the brand reputation.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response pages found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring the Neos CMS and Flow PHP framework, ensuring modularity and maintainability. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Sentry enhances analytics and error tracking capabilities. The use of amCharts 4 indicates advanced data visualization features. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and responsive design, providing a fast and accessible user experience across devices. The site structure is clear with well-organized navigation and comprehensive metadata supporting SEO. Technical risks are minimal, with no outdated or vulnerable libraries detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting security best practices such as CSP reporting and enhanced privacy controls.
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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