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Security report for icann.org

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a globally recognized non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the global Internet's unique identifiers, including domain names and IP addresses. Established in 1998, ICANN plays a critical role in ensuring a stable, secure, and unified Internet. The organization targets a broad audience including governments, businesses, Internet stakeholders, and the general public, providing governance, policy development, and coordination services essential to the Internet's infrastructure. Technically, the ICANN website is built using modern web technologies such as Angular, employs a progressive web app manifest, and integrates robust font management with Noto Sans. The site is optimized for mobile devices, demonstrates good accessibility and SEO practices, and uses OneTrust for cookie consent management, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, ICANN maintains a strong posture with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, ISO 27001 certification, and clear incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear privacy and cookie policies aligned with GDPR requirements. The domain's WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified given the organization's global and critical Internet governance role. Overall, ICANN's website reflects a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance, supporting its position as a trusted authority in Internet governance. Strategic recommendations include continuous monitoring of third-party libraries, enhancing transparency on data retention, and ongoing security awareness to maintain and improve its security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

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 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. 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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  • 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
35
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

ICANN holds a unique market position as the global coordinator for Internet domain names and IP addresses, operating as a non-profit entity. Its competitive advantage lies in its authoritative role and international recognition. The business model focuses on governance and coordination rather than commercial revenue streams. ICANN serves a diverse customer base including governments, private sector entities, and the public. Growth indicators include ongoing policy development and global stakeholder engagement. The organization maintains partnerships with various Internet governance bodies but no direct subsidiaries were identified. The website content and structure support ICANN's mission and reinforce its credibility in the technology and government sectors.

Security posture

ICANN demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and ISO 27001 certification. The presence of dedicated security and abuse contact emails indicates readiness for incident response. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR, indicating compliance with data protection regulations. The organization’s use of privacy protection in WHOIS is justified and standard for its sector. Overall, ICANN maintains strong security practices appropriate for its critical Internet governance role, with recommendations to maintain vigilance on third-party components and enhance transparency on data handling.

Recommendations

  1. Implement continuous automated security scanning for third-party libraries to detect vulnerabilities early.
  2. Publish detailed data retention policies to enhance transparency and compliance.
  3. Regularly update and audit cookie consent mechanisms to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
  4. Enhance user education on privacy and security best practices through website resources.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy focusing on emerging Internet threats and resilience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Description
ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet.
Key services
Domain name system coordination, Policy development, Internet governance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Angular (inferred from _ngcontent attributes), Noto Sans fonts, OneTrust cookie consent, Manifest.json for PWA
Frameworks
Angular
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • Security incident response contacts
  • ISO 27001 certification

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
excellent

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust
Marketing tools
OneTrust
Transparency
excellent

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. Content is comprehensive, professional, and relevant to Internet governance.
  3. Strong privacy and security policies are in place.
  4. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable but domain legitimacy is high based on other factors.
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes Angular framework, indicating a modern single-page application architecture. It employs Google-hosted fonts (Noto Sans) and OneTrust for cookie management, reflecting adherence to privacy standards. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO metadata. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not explicit but likely managed by a reputable provider given the organization's stature. Technical risks are minimal, with opportunities for modernization in performance optimization and enhanced accessibility features.
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. 74/100Medium26 findingsView report
  2. 74/100 +6Medium27 findingsView report
  3. 68/100Medium23 findingsView report
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