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DigitalOcean · Technology · United States

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

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DigitalOcean is a prominent cloud infrastructure provider focused on delivering simple, scalable cloud solutions tailored for developers and businesses. Their product suite includes virtual machines (Droplets), Kubernetes, AI-powered Gradient platform, managed databases, and storage solutions. The company positions itself as a cost-effective and user-friendly alternative to larger cloud providers, targeting startups, developers, and small to medium enterprises. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product information, customer testimonials, and extensive documentation. Technically, the website leverages modern web frameworks such as Next.js and integrates advanced analytics and consent management tools, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Performance and mobile optimization are excellent, with strong SEO and accessibility features. Security is robust, with HTTPS enforced, multiple security headers, and adherence to best practices. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. The security posture is strong, with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The company maintains recognized certifications such as SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, enhancing trustworthiness. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, which is justified for a technology company of this scale. Overall, the risk profile is low, and the website demonstrates professionalism and reliability. Strategic recommendations include continuous monitoring of third-party scripts, enhancing incident response transparency, and publishing detailed data retention policies to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

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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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
68
Average
74

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, emphasizing simplicity and developer experience as its key differentiators. Its business model revolves around providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, generating revenue through subscription and usage-based pricing. The company targets developers, startups, and SMBs seeking cost-effective cloud solutions. Partnerships and a marketplace ecosystem support its growth and customer engagement. The presence of customer case studies and a referral program indicates active community and customer-centric strategies. DigitalOcean's market position is strong among developer-focused cloud providers, with a growing footprint in AI and Kubernetes services.

Security posture

The website and associated services exhibit a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to privacy regulations including GDPR. The presence of SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications indicates formalized security management. Incident response contact channels are available, and a vulnerability disclosure policy is published. No critical vulnerabilities or security misconfigurations were detected in the website content. The use of consent management tools reflects compliance with cookie and data privacy laws. Overall, the security culture appears proactive and aligned with industry standards.

Recommendations

  1. Regularly audit and update third-party analytics and tracking scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  2. Enhance public visibility of incident response procedures and timelines to build customer confidence.
  3. Publish detailed data retention and deletion policies to improve transparency and compliance.
  4. Expand security awareness content to educate users on best practices and DigitalOcean's security measures.
  5. Consider implementing a public security roadmap to communicate upcoming security initiatives and improvements.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DigitalOcean
Description
DigitalOcean provides simple, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions designed for developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications.
Key services
Droplets (virtual machines), Kubernetes, Gradient AI Cloud, Managed Databases, App Platform, Cloudways Managed Hosting, Storage (Spaces and Block Storage)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (implied by Next.js usage), Next.js, Amplitude Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Segment, TrustArc (consent management), Pocus (product analytics)
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 consent management for cookies

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
Segment, Amplitude
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.
  2. Strong focus on developer-friendly cloud infrastructure products.
  3. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation present.
  4. Multiple customer testimonials and case studies enhance trust.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators found.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable but consistent with privacy protection norms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with server-side rendering for performance and SEO benefits. It integrates multiple analytics platforms (Amplitude, Google Analytics via GTM, Segment) and uses TrustArc for consent management, indicating a sophisticated approach to data privacy. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and fast-loading, reflecting good technical hygiene. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Hosting details are not explicit but likely self-hosted or cloud-hosted. The technical stack supports scalability and a rich user experience, with minimal technical debt visible from the front-end analysis.
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. 76/100Low25 findingsView report
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