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Security report for expressvpn.com

ExpressVPN · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

ExpressVPN is a leading VPN service provider offering privacy, security, and fast internet access globally. The company operates a subscription-based business model with a strong market position supported by a large server network in 105 countries and a no-logs policy. Their website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive information about their products and services. Technically, the site uses modern technologies including Partytown for script offloading, Google Analytics, and Rudderstack for analytics, and embeds multimedia content to educate users. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and best practices in place, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly visible. WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is common for VPN providers to protect registrant privacy. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-maintained, and compliant with privacy regulations such as GDPR.

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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

3 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 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
82
Security headers
65
Email security
82
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
81

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

ExpressVPN holds a premium position in the VPN market, targeting privacy-conscious internet users worldwide. Their competitive advantages include a large global server footprint, strong encryption standards, and a no-logs policy. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription plans with additional products like password managers and routers. The company benefits from a strong brand reputation, positive user reviews, and endorsements from tech media. Their partnership with parent company Kape Technologies provides additional market leverage. The website supports multiple languages, indicating a global customer base. Marketing efforts include use of ad networks and retargeting services, balanced with privacy compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of strong encryption standards (AES-256). No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response page limits transparency. No security.txt file or dedicated vulnerability disclosure mechanism was found. The site uses modern script management to reduce attack surface. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be improved by publishing explicit security policies and contact channels for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security and abuse reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance visible security headers and document security best practices publicly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ExpressVPN
Description
Protect your privacy, stream worldwide, and enjoy fast speeds with ExpressVPN. Servers in 105 countries, 24/7 support, and a 30-day risk-free trial.
Key services
VPN service with servers in 105 countries, No-logs policy, High-speed encrypted connections, 24/7 live chat support, Multi-platform apps, Additional products like Keys Password Manager, Aircove Routers, Threat Manager
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Partytown (for script offloading), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Rudderstack Analytics, YouTube embedded videos, Imgix for image optimization
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Linux, Routers, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Chrome Extension
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible sensitive data exposure
  • Use of AES-256 encryption mentioned
  • No forms collecting sensitive data on homepage
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Rudderstack
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Taboola, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Rudderstack
Marketing tools
SnapEngage (live chat)
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 branding and consistent design across pages.
  3. Comprehensive product and feature descriptions.
  4. Multiple language support with hreflang tags.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable publicly, indicating privacy protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Partytown for offloading third-party scripts, Google Tag Manager, and Rudderstack for analytics. Images are optimized via Imgix, and multimedia content is embedded from YouTube. The site is mobile-optimized and uses responsive design techniques. Performance is fast with preloading and preconnecting resources. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The technical implementation is robust with good SEO and accessibility features. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found but likely use enterprise-grade infrastructure.
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. 81/100Low23 findingsView report
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