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Security report for dns.kitchen

Private by Design, LLC · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DNS Kitchen is a newly established experimental DNS hosting service launched in 2023 by Private by Design, LLC, a US-based company. The service aims to simplify DNS hosting with a playful and approachable user experience, targeting both technical users and novices. The business model is subscription-based with a low annual fee, positioning itself as a niche independent alternative to large DNS providers emphasizing decentralization and user-friendliness. The website content is well-structured and provides clear information about services, pricing, and upcoming features, although it lacks formal policies and detailed contact information. Technically, the website uses standard HTML5 with custom CSS and FontAwesome icons. The DNS infrastructure is based on BIND 9 authoritative servers. The site is mobile-optimized and has moderate performance. However, no CMS or advanced frameworks are detected, and hosting details are not disclosed. Security-wise, the domain is locked against deletion and transfer, but DNSSEC is not enabled, and no security headers or HTTPS enforcement details are visible. There is no published privacy, cookie, or security policy, nor incident response information, which limits compliance and trust. Overall, the security posture is basic with room for improvement, especially in DNS security and web security headers. The lack of privacy and cookie policies reduces privacy compliance scores. The domain registration data is consistent and transparent, supporting legitimacy. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and the content is safe for general audiences. Strategic improvements in security practices, policy publication, and contact transparency would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

6 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.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 20 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
75
Security headers
90
Email security
60
DNS health
50
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
50
Average
61

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

DNS Kitchen operates in the technology sector as a small, independent DNS hosting provider. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on simplicity, fun branding, and decentralization, positioning itself against large incumbents like Cloudflare. The subscription pricing model suggests a predictable revenue stream targeting individual users and small businesses needing DNS hosting. The company is newly founded in 2023, indicating early-stage growth with potential for expansion. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident, but the site references related domains like omg.lol and neatnik.net, possibly linked to the parent company. The absence of formal policies and limited contact info suggests a startup phase with opportunities to mature operationally and in compliance. The marketing approach is organic and community-focused, with social media presence on Mastodon.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is basic. The domain is protected against unauthorized deletion and transfer, which is a positive control. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a notable gap in DNS security best practices. The website lacks visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options, increasing risk exposure. No HTTPS enforcement details were found in the HTML content, though it is assumed HTTPS is used given the URL. There is no published security policy or incident response plan, limiting transparency and readiness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, reducing avenues for responsible vulnerability reporting. The absence of privacy and cookie policies also indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. Overall, the security culture appears nascent and would benefit from formalization and enhancement.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and security.
  2. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms to improve compliance.
  3. Add security headers such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options to the web server configuration.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  5. Create a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Private by Design, LLC
Description
DNS Kitchen is an experimental DNS hosting service aiming to make DNS hosting easy and fun, targeting both technical users and novices.
Key services
Unlimited DNS zones and resource records, BIND zone file management, API access, Personal support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
BIND 9 (DNS server), FontAwesome icons, Custom CSS, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain locked with clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited
  • No DNSSEC enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a small, new DNS hosting service with a playful branding approach.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided.
  4. No security policy or incident response info published.
  5. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  6. No advertising or affiliate marketing detected.
  7. WHOIS data is clear and consistent with business claims.
  8. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a security improvement opportunity.
  9. Website content is accessible and not blocked by WAF.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with clean HTML5 and uses custom CSS and FontAwesome icons for UI elements. The DNS backend uses BIND 9 authoritative servers, a mature and widely used DNS software. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. However, no advanced frameworks or CMS platforms are detected, indicating a lightweight and possibly manually maintained site. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Performance is moderate with no obvious issues. The lack of security headers and DNSSEC indicates technical debt in security practices. There is no evidence of analytics or tracking scripts, which reduces privacy concerns but also limits marketing insights. Overall, the technical infrastructure is simple and functional but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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