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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 names, web hosting, SSL certificates, email solutions, and cloud VPS servers. The company targets individuals, SMBs, large corporations, and resellers, positioning itself as a trusted and secure provider with over 350,000 active users and a strong presence in the technology sector. Their business model focuses on providing comprehensive web infrastructure services with an emphasis on security and user experience. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies with a responsive design, good accessibility, and SEO practices. The infrastructure appears robust with a focus on security best practices such as HTTPS enforcement, DNSSEC, and two-factor authentication for email services. The presence of ISO 27001 certification underscores their commitment to information security management. Security posture is strong, with multiple security headers and secure form handling observed. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, GDPR adherence, and consent mechanisms. Contact information and support channels are readily available, enhancing trust and transparency. Overall, Gandi.net presents a low-risk profile with a mature security posture and strong business credibility. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures and enhancing incident response contact visibility to further improve security transparency.

Scanned

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 focus on security and customer service. Their competitive advantages include a wide catalog of domain extensions, integrated SSL certificates, and advanced DNS features like Anycast and DNSSEC. Revenue streams likely include domain registrations, hosting subscriptions, SSL certificates, and cloud VPS 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 social media and community engagement, supporting open-source projects and net neutrality principles. Operationally, Gandi.net emphasizes transparency, integrity, and user feedback to continuously improve their offerings.

Security posture

Gandi.net demonstrates a mature security posture with ISO 27001 certification and implementation of multiple security best practices. HTTPS is enforced site-wide, and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are present. Email services support two-factor authentication, and DNS security features like DNSSEC and Anycast DNS are offered. The company maintains an internal, multilingual support team available 24/7, indicating readiness for incident response. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a published security.txt file suggests an opportunity to formalize vulnerability disclosure processes. Overall, the security culture appears strong and aligned with industry standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Enhance visibility and accessibility of incident response contact channels.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Continue to promote transparency in security incidents and privacy practices.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy incorporating emerging compliance requirements such as NIS2.
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 with a focus on security and user experience.
Key services
Domain names, Web hosting, Email services, SSL/TLS certificates, Cloud VPS servers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Two-factor authentication for email
  • DNSSEC and Anycast DNS
  • Public API with authentication

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
aticdn.net
Marketing tools
Tag management script from aticdn.net
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 professional design.
  2. Strong focus on security and privacy with ISO 27001 certification.
  3. Comprehensive product and service offerings in domain registration and hosting.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  6. WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified for this business type.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with modern HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript technologies, utilizing SVG graphics for icons and logos. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with preloading of fonts and use of deferred scripts to improve load times. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. The platform appears custom-built rather than relying on common CMS solutions. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, but the infrastructure supports scalability and security. Opportunities exist to enhance technical documentation and automate security monitoring.
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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