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Security report for icelandair.is

Icelandair ehf. · Transportation · Iceland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Icelandair ehf. operates a professional and comprehensive airline website targeting travelers primarily in Iceland, Europe, and North America. The company offers direct flights to over 25 European destinations and more than 20 in the United States and Canada, along with hotel and car rental bookings and package holidays. The website is well-branded, consistent, and provides a rich user experience with clear navigation and booking functionalities. The business is well-established, founded in 1937, and holds a significant market position in the transportation sector in Iceland. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js frameworks, and integrates major analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Bing Ads. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, ensuring good performance and user engagement. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement and appropriate security headers, although no explicit public security policy or incident response page was found. The security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is good, with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place, indicating adherence to GDPR requirements. However, the absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers in the HTML and lack of a vulnerability disclosure program are areas for improvement. Overall, the website represents a trustworthy and professional airline business with a mature digital presence. The lack of WHOIS data is likely due to privacy protection, which is justified for a company of this size. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security policy, establishing a vulnerability disclosure channel, and enhancing transparency around data protection officer contacts to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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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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
35
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Icelandair is a major player in the Icelandic and North Atlantic airline market, offering extensive flight routes connecting Iceland with Europe and North America. Their business model integrates flight services with travel packages, hotels, and car rentals, targeting leisure and business travelers. The company benefits from a strong brand and a loyal customer base through its Saga Club frequent flyer program. Market positioning is solid with a focus on convenience and connectivity via Iceland. The company leverages partnerships and digital marketing tools effectively to maintain competitive advantage. Growth indicators include diverse package offerings and seasonal promotions. The website content and structure support a seamless customer journey from discovery to booking.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing risks of common web attacks. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response information limits transparency. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure program was found, which could hinder responsible vulnerability reporting. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security governance documents and establishing clear incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for the Data Protection Officer or privacy team.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for security and privacy compliance.
  5. Enhance direct customer support contact details on the website for improved user trust and assistance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Icelandair ehf.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Icelandair ehf.
Description
Icelandair býður beint flug til yfir 25 áfangastaða í Evrópu og yfir 20 í Bandaríkjunum og Kanada. Bókið flug, hótel og bílaleigubíl á vefnum.
Key services
Flight bookings, Hotel bookings, Car rentals, Package holidays, Frequent flyer program (Saga Club)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Bing Ads
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing Ads
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 interactive booking features.
  2. No signs of phishing or malware detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, which is common for commercial domains.
  4. Strong use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  5. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  7. Social media links not explicitly found in provided HTML snippet.
  8. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js stack, indicating a contemporary and scalable infrastructure. It uses asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images for performance. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Bing Ads shows a sophisticated marketing and analytics setup. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with semantic HTML and ARIA attributes. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Hosting provider details are not visible from the HTML. Performance is moderate with room for optimization in loading times. The technical implementation supports a robust user experience but could benefit from enhanced monitoring and security automation.
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

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