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Security report for gandi.net

Gandi.net · Technology · France

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Gandi.net is a well-established domain registrar and web hosting provider founded in 2000, offering a broad range of services including domain registration, web hosting, SSL certificates, email services, and cloud VPS servers. The company targets individuals, small and medium businesses, large corporations, and resellers, positioning itself as a reliable and comprehensive platform for managing online presence. Their market position is strong, supported by over 20 years of experience and millions of managed domains and hosted websites. Technically, the website demonstrates a modern and performant infrastructure with good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. The use of SVG graphics, modern CSS, and JavaScript indicates a contemporary tech stack, although no specific frameworks or CMS were detected. The site is fast, well-structured, and user-friendly. From a security perspective, Gandi.net exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, multiple security headers, DNSSEC support, and ISO 27001 certification. They provide two-factor authentication for email services and maintain transparent communication regarding incidents. However, the absence of a published security.txt and explicit Data Protection Officer contact are areas for improvement. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with GDPR and other privacy regulations. The lack of WHOIS data is consistent with privacy protection practices common in the domain registration industry and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing vulnerability disclosure transparency and improving incident response contact visibility.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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 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

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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
100
Security headers
60
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention gandi.net, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
43,316
Employees
0
Customers
43,268
Third parties
48
Weak passwords
12%

85 subdomains affected

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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

Gandi.net operates in the competitive domain registration and web hosting market with a business model focused on providing integrated online services. Their competitive advantages include a large catalog of domain extensions, robust security features, and a strong commitment to privacy and transparency. Revenue streams likely include domain registrations, hosting subscriptions, SSL certificates, and cloud services. The company serves a diverse customer base from individuals to enterprises and maintains a reseller program to expand market reach. Their partnership ecosystem includes integrations with open-source platforms like WordPress and Prestashop. The company demonstrates growth through extensive product offerings and a global multilingual presence.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Gandi.net is high, evidenced by ISO 27001 certification and comprehensive security controls such as HTTPS, DNSSEC, and two-factor authentication. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. Compliance with GDPR is evident through detailed privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness is supported by abuse contact channels and customer support availability. The security culture is reinforced by transparency in communication and traceability of support interactions. Areas for enhancement include publishing a security.txt file and providing explicit Data Protection Officer contact details to further strengthen compliance and vulnerability management.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  2. Provide explicit contact information for the Data Protection Officer to enhance GDPR compliance.
  3. Increase visibility and accessibility of incident response and abuse contact channels on the website.
  4. Continue to maintain and update security headers and enforce HTTPS across all services.
  5. Enhance user education on security best practices and privacy policies through accessible documentation.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gandi.net
Description
Gandi.net offers domain name registration, web hosting, SSL certificates, email services, and VPS cloud servers. They provide a comprehensive platform for managing websites, emails, SSL certificates, and cloud infrastructure.
Key services
Domain names, Web hosting, SSL/TLS certificates, Email services, Cloud VPS servers, API for automation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, SVG graphics, Modern CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
No explicit framework detected
Platforms
Custom platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Two-factor authentication for email
  • DNSSEC and Anycast DNS support
  • Public API with authentication
  • Regular communication of technical incidents

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Aticdn (smarttag.js)
Tracking pixels
Google site verification
Marketing tools
Newsletter subscription
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, common for domain registrars.
  3. Strong security posture with ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.
  4. Comprehensive product and service offerings for domain registration and hosting.
  5. Multiple language and regional options available, indicating global reach.
  6. Active customer support with multiple contact channels including chat and ticketing.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and good SEO and accessibility practices.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is modern and well-implemented, utilizing SVG for graphics, modern CSS, and JavaScript modules for enhanced performance and responsiveness. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. No CMS or third-party frameworks were explicitly detected, suggesting a custom-built platform. Performance is fast with preloading of fonts and preconnect to critical external resources. The technical debt appears low, and the site is maintained with good SEO and accessibility standards. Opportunities exist to integrate additional analytics and monitoring tools for deeper insights and continuous improvement.
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. 81/100Low22 findingsView report
  2. 81/100 +15Low22 findingsView report
  3. 66/100Medium27 findingsView report
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