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Security report for digitalocean.com

DigitalOcean · Technology · United States

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

DigitalOcean is a prominent cloud infrastructure provider focused on delivering simple, scalable, and developer-friendly cloud solutions. Their offerings include virtual machines (Droplets), Kubernetes, AI platforms (GradientAI), managed databases, storage solutions, and developer tools. Positioned strongly in the SMB and startup market, DigitalOcean emphasizes ease of use, affordability, and performance, supported by a 99.99% uptime SLA and recognized usability rankings. The website reflects a mature digital presence with excellent design, navigation, and content quality, targeting developers and digital native enterprises. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Next.js, React, and integrates analytics platforms such as Amplitude, Google Analytics, and Segment. The hosting is self-managed on DigitalOcean infrastructure, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security best practices are evident with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The security posture is strong, though the absence of explicit incident response contacts and a security.txt file suggests room for improvement in vulnerability disclosure transparency. WHOIS data is unavailable, which is a minor concern but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the company's established market presence. Overall, DigitalOcean presents a robust, professional, and secure cloud platform with a clear focus on developer needs and SMB growth, supported by strong business and technical foundations.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

4 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 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
    • 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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
65
Security headers
40
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
76

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

DigitalOcean operates in the competitive cloud infrastructure market, targeting developers, startups, and SMBs with a simplified and cost-effective cloud platform. Their competitive advantage lies in usability, predictable pricing, and a strong developer community. Revenue streams include pay-as-you-go cloud services, managed databases, AI platforms, and marketplace offerings. The company maintains strategic partnerships with managed hosting providers and training organizations, enhancing its ecosystem. Growth indicators include new AI and GPU offerings, expanded data centers, and positive customer testimonials. The business model focuses on self-service cloud infrastructure with optional managed services and support plans, catering to a broad range of technical users and enterprises.

Security posture

DigitalOcean demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to industry certifications such as SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the lack of explicit incident response contact information and a security.txt file indicates an opportunity to enhance transparency and responsiveness to security incidents. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts is managed with consent, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from improved vulnerability disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish clear incident response and security contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies for analytics and tracking.
  5. Continue investing in security certifications and compliance to strengthen trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DigitalOcean
Description
DigitalOcean provides simple, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions tailored for developers, startups, and SMBs. They offer virtual machines, Kubernetes, AI platforms, managed databases, storage, and developer tools.
Key services
Droplets (virtual machines), Kubernetes, GradientAI (AI platform), Managed Databases, App Platform (PaaS), Storage (Spaces and Block Storage), Developer Tools and Marketplace
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (implied by Next.js usage), Next.js, Amplitude Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Segment, SVG graphics, Modern CSS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with integrity attributes
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Amplitude, Google Analytics, Segment
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Amplitude, Google Analytics (via GTM), Segment
Marketing tools
Amplitude, Segment
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 modern design.
  2. Strong focus on developer-friendly cloud infrastructure and AI services.
  3. Comprehensive product and solution offerings with clear navigation.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with transparency.
  6. No exposed security vulnerabilities or sensitive data detected.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection or registry limitations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js framework, ensuring fast loading times and excellent mobile responsiveness. The tech stack includes advanced analytics and marketing tools integrated via Google Tag Manager and Segment. Hosting is on DigitalOcean's own infrastructure, providing reliable performance and scalability. The site employs SVG graphics and modern CSS for visual appeal and accessibility. Technical debt appears minimal with no broken elements or errors detected. Opportunities exist to further optimize accessibility features and expand documentation for security practices. Overall, the technical implementation supports a high-quality user experience and robust platform delivery.
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. 63/100 −8Medium24 findingsView report
  2. 71/100 +9Medium27 findingsView report
  3. 62/100Medium22 findingsView report
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