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Security report for internic.ca

Internic.ca · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Internic.ca is a Canadian-based domain registrar and web hosting provider specializing in domain name registration, web hosting plans, email services, and website security. The company targets Canadian businesses and individuals seeking reliable online presence solutions, with a strong focus on .CA domains and local support. Their market position is that of a trusted mid-sized technology service provider with an emphasis on customer service and Canadian market expertise. Technically, the website is built using modern frameworks such as React and Gatsby, leveraging third-party services like Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot, and Zendesk for analytics, reviews, and customer support. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and offers free SSL certificates for hosting customers, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. WHOIS data for the subdomain is unavailable, but the overall domain and website content indicate legitimacy and privacy protection typical for this business type. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, though it would benefit from enhanced privacy and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
65

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

Internic.ca operates in the domain registration and web hosting sector, focusing on the Canadian market. Their competitive advantage lies in localized services, including in-house Canadian support and specialized .CA domain offerings. The business model revolves around recurring revenue from domain registrations, hosting plans, email services, and security add-ons. The company targets small to medium businesses and professionals who require reliable and secure online infrastructure. Growth indicators include the addition of new services like professional email and account management programs. The partnership ecosystem includes integrations with Trustpilot for reviews and Zendesk for support, enhancing customer experience. Strategic observations suggest a focus on customer trust and service quality to differentiate in a competitive market.

Security posture

Internic.ca demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. The website uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificates and offers free SSL to hosting customers, which is a strong security practice. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security hardening. There is no visible published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program, which are important for compliance and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party services like Zendesk and Trustpilot is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for security. Compliance with GDPR or other privacy regulations is not clearly demonstrated on the site, indicating a gap in privacy compliance. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Develop and publish a security incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance transparency and trust.
  4. Add visible contact information including verified company emails and phone numbers for support and security reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party integrations and update technology stack to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Internic.ca
Description
Born and built in Canada, we power bold ideas with domain names, rock-solid hosting, and the resources you need to build and grow your ideas online.
Key services
Domain Name Registration, Web Hosting, Email Services, Security Services, Domain Brokerage, Account Management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Gatsby, Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot Widget, Zendesk Embeddable Framework
Frameworks
React, Gatsby
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Free SSL certificates for hosting customers
  • Use of managed WordPress and Plesk hosting
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied by GTM)
Marketing tools
Trustpilot Widget, Zendesk Chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear business focus
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on main page or metadata
  4. WHOIS data for www.internic.ca subdomain is not found, likely because WHOIS is for internic.ca domain only
  5. Strong emphasis on Canadian market and .CA domain services
  6. Use of modern web technologies and third-party services for analytics and support
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Gatsby framework, indicating a static site generation approach that benefits performance and security. It uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, Trustpilot for customer reviews, and Zendesk for customer support chat integration. The site loads multiple preloaded scripts and fonts, suggesting optimization efforts. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility features are present but could be enhanced for better compliance. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified, but the use of managed WordPress and Plesk hosting is mentioned for customers. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in loading speed and accessibility. No CMS vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the provided content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-implemented with opportunities for further optimization and security hardening.
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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